47 Ronin

Plot Summary

Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicate their lives to avenging his death.

Top Cast

Ken Takakura Kuranosuke Oishi

Kiichi Nakai Matashiro Irobe

Rie Miyazawa Karu

Koji Ishizaka Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa

Ruriko Asaoka Riku