Summary: Oishi is an honorable warrior who serves obediently under Lord Asano. After an angry exchange with the villainous Lord Kira, Asano impulsively draws his sword, an act that draws the wrath of the emperor. The emperor gives Asano strict instructions to commit suicide as punishment for his actions; Oishi is devastated by Asano's passing, and he organizes a band of fellow swordsmen to seek revenge against Kira and restore Asano's good name. (allmovie.com)

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AKA: Ako-Jo danzetsu

Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure

Country: Japan

Directed By: Kinji Fukasaku

Written By: Kôji Takada

Starring: Sonny Chiba, Toshirô Mifune, Masaomi Kondo, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tsunehiko Watase

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