The 47 Loyal Ronin
Originally released in 1910. The 47 Loyal Ronin is a adventure/drama film. directed by Shōzō Makino. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matsunosuke Onoe, Ichinosuke Kataoka, and Kitsuraku Arashi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1910
115 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matsunosuke Onoe
as Oishi Kuranosuke / Asano Takuminokami / Shimizu Ikkaku
Ichinosuke Kataoka
as Kira Kozukenosuke
Kitsuraku Arashi
as Tachibana Sakon / Terasaka Kichiemon / Waku Handayu / Kataoka Gengoemon
Kijaku Ôtani
as Wakisaka Awajinokami / Murakami Kiken / Noodle shop owner
Ichitarô Kataoka
as Oishi Chikara / Noddle shop man's son / Kobakashi Heihachiro
Tomosaburo Otomo
as Ukihashi Tayu
Yoshio Mizutani
as Oriku, Oishi's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Yoshizawa Shoten
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Yokota Shokai
Frequently Asked Questions
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 near...
Who directed The 47 Loyal Ronin?
The 47 Loyal Ronin was directed by Shōzō Makino.
How long is The 47 Loyal Ronin?
The 47 Loyal Ronin has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The 47 Loyal Ronin released?
The 47 Loyal Ronin was released on December 1, 1910 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 47 Loyal Ronin?
The main cast of The 47 Loyal Ronin includes Matsunosuke Onoe, Ichinosuke Kataoka, Kitsuraku Arashi, Kijaku Ôtani, Ichitarô Kataoka.