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The Ako Retainers (1961)

2h 31m

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The Ako Retainers (1961)

Name: The Ako Retainers
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1961-03-28

2h 31m

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Plot.

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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Details.

Release Date
March 28, 1961

Original Name
赤穂浪士

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 31m

Genres
Action Drama

Last updated: 2025-02-11

This Movie Is About.

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Wiki.

Akō Rōshi (赤穂浪士, Akō Rōshi) is a 1961 color Japanese film about the 47 Ronin directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. It earned ¥435 million at the annual box office, making it the second highest-grossing film of 1961. Ako Roshi was produced by Toei, and Shigeru Okada. It is based on the novel written by Jiro Osaragi.