The Ako Retainers

Name: The Ako Retainers
Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1961-03-28
Duration: 151 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka

HDIMDB: 6.0

The Ako Retainers (1961) is a action, drama directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda rated 6.0/10.

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.

Released: 1961-03-28

Duration: 2h 31m

Genre: Action, Drama

Country: Japan

Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda

Writer: Hideo Oguni

Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa

Production: Toei Company