Chûshingura 1/47
忠臣蔵 1/47
Synopsis
During Japan's feudal period, a noble lord was treacherously killed by a rival. His 47 samurai retainers took their revenge on their master's killer after scattering into society for several years, so as not to be detected. Having completed their task, all 47 then committed ritual suicide. This series, of which this TV movie is the pilot, follows the adventures of one of these samurai as he patiently waits for the chance to fulfill his destiny.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-29
Top Cast
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Takuya Kimura
Yasube Horibe
Eri Fukatsu
Hori Horibe
Naoki Sugiura
Yahyoe Horibe
Satomi Kobayashi
Riku Oishi
Takako Matsu
Aguri (later Yozeiin)
Yasuko Matsuyuki
Fujimi
Junichi Okada
Chikara Oishi
Masahiko Tsugawa
Kozukenosuke Kira
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Gunbe Takada
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Asano Takumi-no-kami Naganori
Koichi Sato
Kuranosuke Oishi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunsaku Kawake
- Screenplay & Story
- Yumiko Inoue
- Original Title
- 忠臣蔵 1/47
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunsaku Kawake
Yumiko Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Shunsaku Kawake
Director
Yumiko Inoue
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chûshingura 1/47
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What is Chûshingura 1/47 about?
During Japan's feudal period, a noble lord was treacherously killed by a rival. His 47 samurai retainers took their revenge on their master's killer after scattering into society for several years, so as not to be detected. Having completed their task, all 47 then committed ritual suicide. This series, of which this TV movie is the pilot, follows the adventures of one of these samurai as he patiently waits for the chance to fulfill his destiny.
Who directed Chûshingura 1/47?
Chûshingura 1/47 was directed by Shunsaku Kawake.
Who stars in Chûshingura 1/47?
The principal cast of Chûshingura 1/47 includes Takuya Kimura, Eri Fukatsu, Naoki Sugiura, Satomi Kobayashi, Takako Matsu.
When was Chûshingura 1/47 released and how long is it?
Chûshingura 1/47 was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.