The Ako Retainers (1961)
Original title: 赤穂浪士
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Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
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Chiezo KataokaOishi Kuranosuke
Kinnosuke NakamuraWakisaka Awajinomori
Chiyonosuke AzumaHoribe Anbei
Hashizo ŌkawaAsano Takuminokami
Satomi Oka
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Yoshiko Fujita
Yumiko MiharaKeiko Fujita
Hiromi Hanazono
Keiko Okawa
Katsuo NakamuraDenkichiMovie DNA
Genre affinityAction · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference329719Actor preference244648 · 438465 · 438446Country preferenceJp
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What is The Ako Retainers about?
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
How long is The Ako Retainers?
The Ako Retainers has a runtime of 151 minutes.