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SWORD OF VENGEANCE |
Original Title: Ako Jo Danzetsu Company: Toei Company Ltd. Production Year: 1978 Format: 16:9 Widescreen - Color - 162 mins - English Subtitles Cast: YOROZUYA Kinnosuke, NARITA Mikio, CHIBA Shinichi, MIFUNE Toshiro, TANBA Tetsuro, MATSUKATA Hiroki, WATASE Tsunehiko Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji Where to Buy: www.amazon.com |
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This is the only version of the story of The 47 Ronin (Chushingura) with truly strong fighting. Chiba and the Japan Action Club handle the vendetta in the snow as the surviving retainers of Lord Asano’s Ako Clan seek bloody revenge against the vile Lord Kiru, who caused their lord to commit hara kiri. The single best one on one duel between expert swordsmen highlights what already is an excellent example of superior swordsmanship. (aka "Fall of Ako Castle", aka "47 Blades") |
