CHUSHINGURA 1/47 (2001) - REMASTERED
Chushingura - The tale of the 47
Ronin is probably the most celebrated in Samurai folklore, having been recounted
and romanticized through plays, novels, television, and film over the last three
centuries.
The story dates back to the early 1700s, when Asano Naganori, Lord of Ako, was called to Edo to receive Imperial envoys. The young Asano was to be assisted in the matters of court etiquette by high official Kira Yoshinaka, but the two had a falling out, allegedly because Asano failed to present adequate gifts to Kira.
After repeated public humiliation from the elderly official, Asano drew his sword against him, a crime for which Asano was ordered to commit seppuku. Of Asano's retainers, all of whom became "Ronin" or masterless Samurai, forty-seven slowly bided their time until all guards were down, and stormed Kira's castle a year later to avenge their Lord's death.
Sentenced to seppuku, the forty-seven Ronin were later anointed as heroes for their loyalty, bravery, and adherence to the bushido ethic. This version of Chushingura is often called one of the best. The movie centers on a particular Ronin among the 47 named "Yasube Horibe."
Director: Shunsaku Kawake
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Eri Fukazu, Junichi Okada
2001 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - Color - FULL SCREEN - 160 Minutes
The story dates back to the early 1700s, when Asano Naganori, Lord of Ako, was called to Edo to receive Imperial envoys. The young Asano was to be assisted in the matters of court etiquette by high official Kira Yoshinaka, but the two had a falling out, allegedly because Asano failed to present adequate gifts to Kira.
After repeated public humiliation from the elderly official, Asano drew his sword against him, a crime for which Asano was ordered to commit seppuku. Of Asano's retainers, all of whom became "Ronin" or masterless Samurai, forty-seven slowly bided their time until all guards were down, and stormed Kira's castle a year later to avenge their Lord's death.
Sentenced to seppuku, the forty-seven Ronin were later anointed as heroes for their loyalty, bravery, and adherence to the bushido ethic. This version of Chushingura is often called one of the best. The movie centers on a particular Ronin among the 47 named "Yasube Horibe."
Director: Shunsaku Kawake
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Eri Fukazu, Junichi Okada
2001 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - Color - FULL SCREEN - 160 Minutes
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