Japan,
1941, 241 min
Directed by:
Kenji MizoguchiScreenplay:
Yoshikata YodaVOD (1)
Plots(1)
A lord refuses to be bribed by a corrupt member of the Shogunate, and is forced to commit ritual suicide. His loyal warriors are forced to become ronin (masterless samurai), leading them to band together in a bid to take revenge in their master's name. (Shochiku)
Cast
Chojuro Kawarasaki
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Mieko Takamine
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Yôko Umemura
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Mitsusaburô Ramon
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Mitsuko Miura
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