The 47 Loyal Ronin
忠臣蔵
Synopsis
An adventure film with Benshi performers. Sometimes considered the 'first Japanese feature film', it survives today as a compilation of scenes from various different 1910s adaptations totaling nearly three hours in length. The bulk of the content comes from the 1911 adaptation by legendary Japanese filmmaker Makino Shozo.
Top Cast
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Matsunosuke Onoe
Oishi Kuranosuke / Asano Takuminokami / Shimizu Ikkaku
Ichinosuke Kataoka
Kira Kozukenosuke
Kitsuraku Arashi
Tachibana Sakon / Terasaka Kichiemon / Waku Handayu / Kataoka Gengoemon
Kijaku Ôtani
Wakisaka Awajinokami / Murakami Kiken / Noodle shop owner
Ichitarô Kataoka
Oishi Chikara / Noddle shop man's son / Kobakashi Heihachiro
Tomosaburo Otomo
Ukihashi Tayu
Yoshio Mizutani
Oriku, Oishi's wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōzō Makino
- Original Title
- 忠臣蔵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Yoshizawa Shoten, Nikkatsu Corporation, Yokota Shokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōzō Makino
Department Leadership Roster
Shōzō Makino
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 47 Loyal Ronin
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What is The 47 Loyal Ronin about?
An adventure film with Benshi performers. Sometimes considered the 'first Japanese feature film', it survives today as a compilation of scenes from various different 1910s adaptations totaling nearly three hours in length. The bulk of the content comes from the 1911 adaptation by legendary Japanese filmmaker Makino Shozo.
Who directed The 47 Loyal Ronin?
The 47 Loyal Ronin was directed by Shōzō Makino.
Who stars in The 47 Loyal Ronin?
The principal cast of The 47 Loyal Ronin includes Matsunosuke Onoe, Ichinosuke Kataoka, Kitsuraku Arashi, Kijaku Ôtani, Ichitarô Kataoka.
When was The 47 Loyal Ronin released and how long is it?
The 47 Loyal Ronin was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.