The Ako Retainers
1961, Japanese. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sadatsugu MatsudaDirector
- Chiezo KataokaOishi Kuranosuke
- Kinnosuke NakamuraWakisaka Awajinomori
- Chiyonosuke AzumaHoribe Anbei
- Hashizo ŌkawaAsano Takuminokami
- Satomi OkaCast
- Hiroko SakuramachiCast
- Yumiko MiharaCast
- Yoshiko FujitaCast
- Hiromi HanazonoCast
- Keiko OkawaCast
- Katsuo NakamuraDenkichi
- Hiroki MatsukataCast
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1961
- Original title
- 赤穂浪士
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Oguni
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What The Ako Retainers is based on
The Ako Retainers is based on Akō Rōshi by Jirō Osaragi.
Akō Rōshi
By Jirō Osaragi
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How long is The Ako Retainers?
The Ako Retainers runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Ako Retainers on?
The Ako Retainers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1961. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ako Retainers?
If you liked The Ako Retainers, try Chûshingura, 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out, Kamui.
Who directed The Ako Retainers?
The Ako Retainers (1961) was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma.
What is The Ako Retainers based on?
The Ako Retainers is based on Akō Rōshi by Jirō Osaragi.