47 Ronin
Originally released in 1994. 47 Ronin is a action/drama film. directed by Kon Ichikawa. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, and Rie Miyazawa
Synopsis
Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicate their lives to avenging his death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toho Pictures
- TOHO
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Suntory
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 47 Ronin about?
Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicat...
Who directed 47 Ronin?
47 Ronin was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
How long is 47 Ronin?
47 Ronin has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was 47 Ronin released?
47 Ronin was released on October 22, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 47 Ronin?
The main cast of 47 Ronin includes Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Rie Miyazawa, Koji Ishizaka, Ruriko Asaoka.