The 47 Ronin (1941)
Original title: 元禄 忠臣蔵
The 47 Ronin is a 1941 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 3h 43m. It stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura and Kunitarō Kawarasaki.
In the early 18th-century, Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano, feuding with Lord Kira, tries to kill his opponent in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Asano to seppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Kira. Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the Lord's dishonour. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi seeks to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses, and Oishi and 46 rōnin are out for revenge.
Quick answers
What is The 47 Ronin about?
In the early 18th-century, Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano, feuding with Lord Kira, tries to kill his opponent in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Asano to seppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Kira. Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the Lord's dishonour. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi seeks to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses, and Oishi and 46 rōnin are out for revenge.
When was The 47 Ronin released?
The 47 Ronin was released on 8 December 1941.
How long is The 47 Ronin?
The 47 Ronin runs 3h 43m.
Who made The 47 Ronin?
The 47 Ronin was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch The 47 Ronin?
The 47 Ronin is available on Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The 47 Ronin
Stream: Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV
Cast
- Chōjūrō Kawarasaki as Kuranosuke Oishi
- Kan'emon Nakamura as Sukeimon Tomimori
- Kunitarō Kawarasaki as Jurozaemon Isogai
- Chōemon Bandō as Sozaemon Hara
- Kikunojo Segawa as Gengo Ootaka
- Utaemon Ichikawa as Tsunatoyo Tokugawa
- Yoshizaburo Arashi as Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano
- Daisuke Katō as Fuwa Kazuemon
- Seizaburō Kawazu as Lord Etchumori Hosokawa
- Mantoyo Mimasu as Kozunosuke Kira
- Mitsuko Miura as Yosenin
- Mieko Takamine as Omino