Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ken Takakura
Kuranosuke Oishi
Lead
Kiichi Nakai
Matashiro Irobe
Rie Miyazawa
Karu
Koji Ishizaka
Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa
Ruriko Asaoka
Riku
Hisaya Morishige
Hyobu Chisaka
Ryudo Uzaki
Yasubê Horibe
Tatsuo Matsumura
Yahê Horibe
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kon Ichikawa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 47 Ronin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
