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.

• Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
• Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Yumiko Mihara, Yoshiko Fujita