Ronin on a Mission
忠臣蔵異聞 生きていた吉良上野介
Synopsis
Mori Kojiro, a member of the Akō Ronin, fails to identify Kira Kozukenosuke before their attack and is publicly banished by Ōishi Kuranosuke. Ōishi later apologizes privately, revealing that Kira has a decoy and assigning Mori a secret mission to kill the real Kira if necessary. Devastated, Mori finds solace with Okame, a local bar owner. After the ronin avenge their master, Mori, believing their mission complete, plans to leave his samurai life for Okame. However, Terazaka Kichiemon reveals that Kira was not killed but fled, and the decapitated man was a decoy. Mori decides to complete his mission and hunt down the real Kira.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokuzō Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsuo Nogami
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- 忠臣蔵異聞 生きていた吉良上野介
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokuzō Tanaka
Tatsuo Nogami
Toshiaki Tsushima
Department Leadership Roster
Tokuzō Tanaka
Director
Tatsuo Nogami
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ronin on a Mission
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What is Ronin on a Mission about?
Mori Kojiro, a member of the Akō Ronin, fails to identify Kira Kozukenosuke before their attack and is publicly banished by Ōishi Kuranosuke. Ōishi later apologizes privately, revealing that Kira has a decoy and assigning Mori a secret mission to kill the real Kira if necessary. Devastated, Mori finds solace with Okame, a local bar owner. After the ronin avenge their master, Mori, believing their mission complete, plans to leave his samurai life for Okame. However, Terazaka Kichiemon reveals that Kira was not killed but fled, and the decapitated man was a decoy. Mori decides to complete his mission and hunt down the real Kira.
Who directed Ronin on a Mission?
Ronin on a Mission was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
Who stars in Ronin on a Mission?
The principal cast of Ronin on a Mission includes Takuzō Kawatani, Eitarō Ozawa, Tetsuro Tamba, Yōko Asaji, Hikaru Kurosaki.
When was Ronin on a Mission released and how long is it?
Ronin on a Mission was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Ronin on a Mission?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ronin on a Mission was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.