

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.
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6.8/10
28 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- Japanese
- samurai
- jidaigeki
- edo period
- vengeance
- chushingura
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Where to watch
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Release dates
JapanJP
- Theatrical28 Oct 1978
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Fall of Ako Castle released?
- The Fall of Ako Castle was released on 28 October 1978.
- Where can I watch The Fall of Ako Castle online?
- The Fall of Ako Castle is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Fall of Ako Castle?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Fall of Ako Castle is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Fall of Ako Castle?
- The Fall of Ako Castle holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 28 votes.
- Who directed The Fall of Ako Castle?
- The Fall of Ako Castle (1978) was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
- How long is The Fall of Ako Castle?
- The Fall of Ako Castle runs for 2h 39m.











