The 47 Ronin (1941)
Lord Asano resists a bribery attempt by a member of the Shogun's court. His honesty, however, is useless against the corruption of the administration... (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Kenji Mizoguchi
Written By: Seika Mayama, Kenichiro Hara
Starring: Seizaburô Kawazu, Utaemon Ichikawa, Chojuro Kawarasaki, Kunitaro Kawarazaki, Yoshizaburo Arashi, Mantoyo Mimasu
AKA: Genroku chushingura
Country: Japan
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The 47 Ronin belongs to 18 collections
1. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2008 revision) (public: moderated by Scottathon - 39 stars)
2. Jonathan Rosenbaum's Top 1000 Movies (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 38 stars)
3. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2010 revision) (public: moderated by MMAlpha - 32 stars)
4. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2012 revision) (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 25 stars)
5. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2017 revision) (public: moderated by iconogassed - 22 stars)
6. Over 3 Hours Long (public: moderated by djross - 19 stars)
7. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2013 revision) (public: moderated by rant1229 - 16 stars)
8. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2011 revision) (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 14 stars)
9. Samurai (public: moderated by mpowell - 12 stars)
10. Black and White Photography (public: moderated by JooJoo - 6 stars)
11. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2007 revision) (public: moderated by Scottathon - 4 stars)
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13. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2020 revision) (private: djross - 13 stars)
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| Sep 06 |  |
Seethruskin | 4 52% |
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Probably doesn’t need to be 47 hours long but the camerawork is inspired.
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| Aug 31 |  |
Darren | 79 73% |
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Probably as good as Japanese propaganda can get
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| Aug 07 |  |
closedmouth | 70 40% |
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We've heard enough about Bliz-blaz and Him-ham already. Get to the bloody point!
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| Jul 13, 2019 |  |
driscarpin | 94 93% |
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Sorry todos os outros cineastas japoneses, mas ninguém sabia filmar como o Mizoguchi. Apesar de eu não ter tanto apreço apreço pelos jidaigeki do cineasta e preferir a suas então abordagens contemporâneas da sociedade japonesa, muito por conta do eterno protagonismo feminino do pós-guerra, não tem como negar que esta é uma obra imensa estética, filosófica e socialmente. Box Versátil 47 Ronins.
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| Dec 12, 2018 |  |
hotsake | 77 87% |
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One of the biggest complaints I hear about this movie aside for the length is the lack of action. It's true that there is absolutely no action in this movie at all and it's true that this is almost four hours long but I also found that this movie never gets boring and manages to be gripping and compelling throughout. I agree with a lot of others in that I would've liked to have seen the 47 in action but I know that it doesn't fit the tone of the movie and would've felt out of place.
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| Aug 09, 2017 |  |
kito1 | 60 48% |
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It was strangely intriguing for a long time, but then the film made the unacceptable decision to *not* show the central event that the characters were working towards. - Very unsatisfying, but overall still recommended.
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| Apr 05, 2017 | PUNQ | 60 89% |
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Kenji Mizoguchi epic adaptation of The 47 Ronin (1941) is pure serious drama. Surprisingly unspectacular. But that might be the appeal of this version of the famous tale. Taking a backseat away from the battles and focusing on the indoor politics and feelings of those involved in the conflict. With that said, I would have preferred a action packed adaptation to Mizoguchi's economical vision.
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| Aug 06, 2015 |  |
nmroshan | 83 69% |
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A good movie to learn about pure samurai culture
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| May 09, 2012 |  |
Mentaculus | 76 64% |
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Fascinatingly flawed. Has more grown men crying than an LA bar after the Lakers lose. And the plot is, literally, Japanese decorum. That's it. That's why characters wait for vengeance, plot it, quarrel, talk - in that respect it's brilliant, but naturally unfeeling. The cinematography is something to behold, and the full reason to stick it through its 4-hour runtime.
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| Dec 02, 2011 | theyshoot11 | 61 22% |
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#774
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| Jan 15, 2010 | theyshoot10 | 64 28% |
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| Oct 19, 2009 |  |
Dorkovsky | 6 73% |
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The pacing, compositions and cinematography are just as solid, beautiful, and graceful (respectively) as anything Mizoguchi ever made. Still, I was underwhelmed. The story and its structure felt completely rote and uninspired.
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| Dec 19, 2008 | theyshoot08 | 67 34% |
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| Aug 31, 2008 |  |
JooJoo | 4 54% |
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From a stylistic standpoint, I haven't seen Mizoguchi out-class this - the camera movements are inspired. Unfortunately, the narrative plods along at a middling pace with little incentive for you to finish it.
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| Mar 02, 2008 | theyshoot07 | 74 58% |
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# 526
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
MartinTeller | 64 24% |
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Mizoguchi's version of this oft-filmed story seems to focus almost entirely on the politics of the situation and the samurai code, and feels very cold and inhuman. However, in the last hour of the movie it gains a spark of humanity that almost redeems the first three hours. It was commissioned to inspire a sense of loyalty, but to me the effect is quite the opposite -- in this film, the samurais and their code of honor seem foolish. Overall, a disappointment.
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| Average Percentile 57.49% from 132 Ratings |  |