What is The Fall of Ako Castle?
The Fall of Ako Castle is a 1978 historical action drama based on the story of the Forty-Seven Ronin. The plot centers on Lord Asano, who is tricked into drawing his sword in the Shogun's palace, leading to the seizure of his clan's assets and the unemployment of 20,000 people.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 159 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 28, 1978
- Studios
- Toei Company
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Fall of Ako Castle is a 1978 historical action drama based on the story of the Forty-Seven Ronin. The plot centers on Lord Asano, who is tricked into drawing his sword in the Shogun's palace, leading to the seizure of his clan's assets and the unemployment of 20,000 people.
The film focuses on the subsequent revenge mission undertaken by forty-seven ronin against the perpetrator of the catastrophe. It depicts the historical events of 1701-2 and the consequences of the Shogun's fury toward the Asano clan.
Should you watch it?
“Forty-seven masterless samurai seek revenge after their clan's downfall in 18th-century Japan.”
- Based on historical events from 1701-2
- Explores the downfall of the Asano clan
- Depicts the struggle of 20,000 displaced samurai and commoners
- The runtime exceeds two and a half hours
Watch it if you are interested in the story of the Forty-Seven Ronin.
This historical drama features a runtime of 2 hours and 39 minutes.
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What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a duration of 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What historical event is the film based on?
It is based on the story of the Forty-Seven Ronin and events from 1701-2.
What causes the downfall of the Asano clan?
Lord Asano was tricked into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace, which was a crime carrying the death penalty.
Who are the protagonists of the film?
The protagonists are forty-seven ronin, or masterless samurai, who band together for revenge.
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