Name: The Ako Retainers
Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1961-01-01
Duration: PT2h 31mM
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka

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What is The Ako Retainers (1961) about?

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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.

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Who stars in The Ako Retainers?

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The Ako Retainers stars Chiezo Kataoka (Oishi Kuranosuke), Kinnosuke Nakamura (Wakisaka Awajinomori), Chiyonosuke Azuma (Horibe Anbei), Hashizo Ōkawa (Asano Takuminokami), Satomi Oka. The film was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

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How long is The Ako Retainers?

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The Ako Retainers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1961.

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Where can I watch The Ako Retainers?

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