The Ako Retainers

Name: The Ako Retainers
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1961
Duration: 2 h 31 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka

Action Drama

6.0·1961·2h 31m

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Chiezo Kataoka

as Oishi Kuranosuke

Kinnosuke Nakamura

as Wakisaka Awajinomori

Chiyonosuke Azuma

as Horibe Anbei

Hashizo Ōkawa

as Asano Takuminokami

Movie Info & Details

Release Year1961

Runtime2h 31m

LanguageJapanese

CertificationNR

GenresAction, Drama

Votes5

DirectorSadatsugu Matsuda

WritersHideo Oguni

TypeFeature Film

Rating6.0 out of 10

Cast10 credited

Also Known AsThe Ako Retainers

About The Ako Retainers

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.

Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, The Ako Retainers leans on a strong ensemble — Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1961.

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