Release Date: Oct 3, 1963 Wide
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This sweeping historical epic has sometimes been labelled the Gone with the Wind of Japan; at any rate, it's almost the same length as Gone (the film was originally released in two parts). Chusha Ichikawa plays a powerful and ruthless feudal lord who battles virtuous young noble Yuzo Kayama. Ichikawa is temporarily victorious when he tricks Kayama into committing Hara Kiri. Vengeance is meted out by Kayama's forty-seven samurai retainers. Based on a venerable Japanese legend, the story of
Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics
Oct 3, 1963 Wide
Nov 3, 1998
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Sometimes labled as The Gone with the Wind of here but it's still a solid Samurai flick. I liked this one despite some of the mixed review...Slow yeah most times but i got past that. Some very good acting and narration. Some wicked fight scenes and ECT. Nice costumes and music and landscapes... It's a good film
August 14, 2011
Super Reviewer
Chushingura is just one of the many adaptations of quite possibly, Japan's most famous story. It's a complex and involving tale in terms of plot, character and themes. Most samurai films deal with honour and bushido, but this really takes it to a new level. After their lord is made to commit seppuku, a group of samurai
July 4, 2009Super Reviewer
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