Records of loyal vassals

Overview

In the 15th year of the Genroku era (1688), the world praised the 47 ronin who avenged the death of their master Asano Takumi-no-kami. Shogun Tsunayoshi, who ruled at that time, experienced difficulties in what punishment to impose on the soldiers. As a result, it was decided to sentence them to seppuk (ritual suicide).

Details

• Status Released
• Release Date September 9, 1962
• Budget N/A
• Revenue N/A
• Production Shochiku