Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki(1995)

1h 36m
October 7, 1995

Synopsis

In the 14th year of the Genroku period, Asano, the head carpenter of Edo Castle, attacked Kira, the master of ceremonies, with a sword, leading to Asano's forced suicide and Kira's punishment being overlooked. Over a year later in Edo city, Shimohashi Hyogo, a carefree ronin and the nephew of Yagyu Yoshitaka, is ordered by his uncle to investigate the activities of the Ako Ronin, a group sympathetic to Asano's cause. However, Hyogo, who sympathizes with the Ronin's plight, helps out in times of need, rescuing Oishi Kuranosuke and Horibe Yahei from danger. He also teams up with Yaenosuke, a newspaper publisher, and Otaki, a geisha, to plan an attack on Kira's estate.

Réalisateur: Yasuo Furuhata
Scénariste: Takahiro Shimura

Casting et équipe

Détails

Date de sortie
October 7, 1995
Durée
1h 36m
Langue originale
ja
Statut
Released