47 Ronin

47 Ronin

1994 · 129 min · JA · 7.4 (18 votes)
Dir. Kon Ichikawa · Starring Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Rie Miyazawa, Koji Ishizaka, Ruriko Asaoka, Hisaya Morishige · Music Kensaku Tanikawa
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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.

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A somber, stoic tale of duty and vengeance. This samurai epic unfolds with a steady, deliberate pace, focusing on the profound weight of honor and the tragic consequences of betrayal. A deeply felt historical drama.

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