A Matter of Valour
大忠臣蔵
Synopsis
Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a new look. Written by Masato Ide and directed by Tatsuo Osone. This is a magnificent scroll of images that depicts on a grand scale the triumph of the Genroku era that shook the citizens of Edo, the peaceful capital of Japan. The top stars of the film, shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki worlds at the time of production were lavishly cast, and a huge budget was invested to create a large set for this highly acclaimed and moving epic.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsuo Ōsone
- Screenplay & Story
- Masato Ide
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 大忠臣蔵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsuo Ōsone
Masato Ide
Seiichi Suzuki
Hideo Ishimoto
Shirô Kido
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
Tatsuo Ōsone
Director
Shirô Kido
Producer
Masato Ide
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Matter of Valour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Matter of Valour about?
Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a new look. Written by Masato Ide and directed by Tatsuo Osone. This is a magnificent scroll of images that depicts on a grand scale the triumph of the Genroku era that shook the citizens of Edo, the peaceful capital of Japan. The top stars of the film, shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki worlds at the time of production were lavishly cast, and a huge budget was invested to create a large set for this highly acclaimed and moving epic.
Who directed A Matter of Valour?
A Matter of Valour was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.
Who stars in A Matter of Valour?
The principal cast of A Matter of Valour includes Ennosuke Ichikawa, Kōkichi Takada, Matsumoto Hakuō I, Isuzu Yamada, Yaeko Mizutani.
When was A Matter of Valour released and how long is it?
A Matter of Valour was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Matter of Valour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Matter of Valour was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.