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The Ako Retainers

The Ako Retainers

Original Title: 赤穂浪士

19612h 31m
ActionDrama

Status

Released

Release

1961

Runtime

2h 31m

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Storyline

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

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 31m
Mar 28, 1961
Languages
Japanese
Director
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Production
Toei Company
Toei Company
Production Countries
Japan

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