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A timeless tale of honor and revenge, the 47 Ronin is the true story of group of samurai who became ronin (masterless samurai) after their Lord was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official, Kira Yoshinaka, who had insulted him. After patiently waiting and planning for over a year, they executed a daring assault on Lord Kira's estate, and exacted their revenge, in the full knowledge that they would themselves be forced to commit seppuku to atone for their crime.
This famous true tale of the Samurai has been adapted into just about every form of entertainment over the years, including Books, Plays, Films, TV series, and Manga.
Now Master Director Kon Ichikawa presents a new interpretation of this classic tale of honor, loyalty, and cold vengeance.
Winner of multiple awards, including:
* 51th Venice International Film Festival, Special Invitation.
* Winner of 7th Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Jury Prize
* Directed by Kon Ichikawa (DORA-HEITA, Academy award nominee, BURMESE HARP)
* Starring Ken Takakura (4-time Japanese Academy Award winner) and featuring an all-star cast.
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Kon Ichikawa's 47 Ronin - ©1994 Toho Co., Ltd/NTV/Suntory. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to AnimEigo by Toho Co., Ltd.
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