Records of loyal vassals

1962· 82 min· Drama, History

In the 15th year of the Genroku era (1688), the world praised the 47 ronin who avenged the death of their master Asano Takumi-no-kami. Shogun Tsunayoshi, who ruled at that time, experienced difficulties in what punishment to impose on the soldiers. As a result, it was decided to sentence them to seppuku (ritual suicide).

Cast: Ennosuke Ichikawa, Danko Ichikawa, Shōgo Shimada

Director: Tatsuo Ōsone