Crest of Betrayal
1994 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan
Directed and written by Fukasaku Kinji, Chushingura Gaiden: Yotsuya Kaidan presents a classic tale combining two very well known Japanese traditions. The Chushingura Gaiden is an actual historical episode, better known in the West as the story of the 47 Ronin, and constitutes one of Japan's most beloved samurai stories. It involves an extensive plot of revenge enacted by 47 samurai whose leader was ordered to commit seppuku after attempting to kill an oppressive rival. (A "ronin" is a leaderless samurai.)
Direction Kinji Fukasaku
Cast Koichi Sato · Saki Takaoka · Keiko Oginome · Tsunehiko Watase · Eriko Watanabe · Renji Ishibashi · Keizo Kanie · Masahiko Tsugawa · Takahiro Tamura · Shôhei Hino · Maiko Kikuchi · Hiroyuki Sanada · Yûko Natori · Masaomi Kondo · Naomasa Musaka
Soundtrack Kaoru Wada
Screenplay Kinji Fukasaku · Motomu Furuta
Cinematography Shigeru Ishihara
Original title Chushingura Gaiden: Yotsuya Kaidan (Crest of Betrayal)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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