The Fall of Ako Castle (1978)

Name: The Fall of Ako Castle
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Released: 1978
Duration: 159 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Tsunehiko Watase, Teruhiko Saig?, Ky?ko Enami

2h 39m Japan

Action Drama History

Plot

"The Fall of Ako Castle" chronicles the legendary saga of the Forty-Seven Ronin, rooted in the events of 1701-2. Following the downfall of the Asano clan, Lord Asano's fateful decision to draw his sword in the Shogun's palace leads to dire consequences, including the confiscation of his clan's wealth and the displacement of thousands. As a result, forty-seven masterless samurai unite, driven by the desire for vengeance against Lord Kira, the instigator of Asano's predicament. Their quest for justice becomes a poignant tale of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of adversity.

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura Sonny Chiba Tsunehiko Watase Teruhiko Saig? Ky?ko Enami Masaomi Kondo Shinsuke Mikimoto Hiroki Matsukata Shinsuke Ashida Jun Fujimaki Takuya Fujioka Toshir? Mifune Seiz? Fukumoto Mieko Harada Nobuo Kaneko