The Ako Retainers

Action, Drama · 1961

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.

Starring

Chiezō Kataoka, Hideo Oguni, Jiro Osaragi, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Sadatsugu Matsuda, Hiroshi Ookawa, Hashizo Okawa, Satomi Oka, Shintarō Kawasaki

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda