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The Fall of Ako Castle (1978) - Movie Streaming, Cast & Reviews

⭐ Rating: 6.6/10 from 23 users | 📺 Available on: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | 🎬 Genres: Action, Drama, History
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The Fall of Ako Castle (1978)

The Fall of Ako Castle (1978)

This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.

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Duration: 2h 39min

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6.6 / 10 (23 votes)

Why Watch The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle delivers an exceptional action experience, featuring outstanding performances from Kinnosuke Nakamura and Sonny Chiba. A proven favorite among Action, Drama, History enthusiasts.

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Released in 1978, The Fall of Ako Castle belongs to the genres Action, Drama, History and has received a rating of 6.6/10 on The Movie Database with 23 user votes.

This 159-minute movie will immerse you in the world of action. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, The Fall of Ako Castle has captivated many viewers.

Main Cast

Portrait of Kinnosuke Nakamura as Oishi Kuranosuke

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Oishi Kuranosuke
Portrait of Sonny Chiba as Fuwa Kazuemon

Sonny Chiba

Fuwa Kazuemon
Portrait of Tsunehiko Watase as Kobayashi Heihachiro

Tsunehiko Watase

Kobayashi Heihachiro
Portrait of Teruhiko Saigō as Asano

Teruhiko Saigō

Asano
Portrait of Kyōko Enami as Ukibashi

Kyōko Enami

Ukibashi
Portrait of Masaomi Kondo as Hashimoto Heizaemon

Masaomi Kondo

Hashimoto Heizaemon
Portrait of Shinsuke Mikimoto as

Shinsuke Mikimoto

Portrait of Hiroki Matsukata as Denhachiro Tamon

Hiroki Matsukata

Denhachiro Tamon
Portrait of Shinsuke Ashida as Shikibe

Shinsuke Ashida

Shikibe
Portrait of Jun Fujimaki as Yajuemon

Jun Fujimaki

Yajuemon

Streaming Platforms for The Fall of Ako Castle

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about The Fall of Ako Castle

Where can I watch The Fall of Ako Castle streaming?

You can watch The Fall of Ako Castle on various streaming platforms in the US: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Is The Fall of Ako Castle available in English (dubbed/subtitled)?

Yes, The Fall of Ako Castle is available with English audio and subtitles on most streaming platforms. Please check the availability of English dubbing on your preferred platform.

What is the plot of The Fall of Ako Castle?

This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.

Who are the main actors in The Fall of Ako Castle?

The main cast of The Fall of Ako Castle includes: Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Tsunehiko Watase, Teruhiko Saigō, Kyōko Enami

What is the duration of The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle has a duration of 2h 39min.

What is the rating of The Fall of Ako Castle?

The Fall of Ako Castle has received a rating of 6.6/10 based on 23 user votes.

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