Castle of Revenge
赤穂城
Synopsis
The film vividly shows the misadventures of Oishi Kuranosuke and the human dramas inside the castle, which lead to the surrender of Ako Castle after seppuku by its lord Asano Takumi-no-kami and the termination of his family's power. This is the first film of the Ako Castle trilogy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryō Hagiwara
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Tamikado
- Original Score
- Shiro Fukai
- Original Title
- 赤穂城
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryō Hagiwara
Toshio Tamikado
Shiro Fukai
Shigeto Miki
Department Leadership Roster
Tadaoto Kainoshō
Costume Design
Ryō Hagiwara
Director
Shigeto Miki
Director of Photography
Shiro Fukai
Original Music Composer
Toshio Tamikado
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle of Revenge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle of Revenge about?
The film vividly shows the misadventures of Oishi Kuranosuke and the human dramas inside the castle, which lead to the surrender of Ako Castle after seppuku by its lord Asano Takumi-no-kami and the termination of his family's power. This is the first film of the Ako Castle trilogy.
Who directed Castle of Revenge?
Castle of Revenge was directed by Ryō Hagiwara.
Who stars in Castle of Revenge?
The principal cast of Castle of Revenge includes Chiezo Kataoka, Kenji Susukida, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Yoshi Katō, Tatsuya Ishiguro.
When was Castle of Revenge released and how long is it?
Castle of Revenge was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle of Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle of Revenge was composed by Shiro Fukai.