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What is The Fall of Ako Castle about?

This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.

When was The Fall of Ako Castle released?

The Fall of Ako Castle was released on 28 October 1978.

How long is The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle runs 2h 39m.

Who made The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

Where can I watch The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Hoopla, Plex, Shout! Factory TV and Tubi TV.