Chushingura: Oka no Maki, Kikka no
Maki (aka The Great Avengers) - While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told
countless times, never before has there been an array of major motion picture
stars to bring new life to this timeless tale. Starting with the corrup practices of Lord Kira and
Yanagi-Sawa, the Shogun's Secretary, which in essence led to the incident of
Lord Asano's attacking Kira in the Pine Corridor of the Shogun's Palace, this is
the definitive version.
This massive story features one of the most exciting
swordfights in the history of film. Forty seven masterless Samurai are willing
to give their lives to avenge their lord. Nothing could match the courage of these warriors as they show
that truly the sword is the soul of the Samurai, and the Samurai is the soul of
Japan.
Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Stars: Kataoka Chiezo, Nakamura Kinnosuke, Otomo Ryutaro,
Misora Hibari, and Ichikawa Utaemon
1959 - JAPANESE with ENGLISH SUBTITLES - WIDESCREEN - COLOR-
183 MINUTES
