A Matter of Valour(1957)
大忠臣蔵
A Matter of Valour Synopsis
Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a new look. Written by Masato Ide and directed by Tatsuo Osone. This is a magnificent scroll of images that depicts on a grand scale the triumph of the Genroku era that shook the citizens of Edo, the peaceful capital of Japan. The top stars of the film, shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki worlds at the time of production were lavishly cast, and a huge budget was invested to create a large set for this highly acclaimed and moving epic.
A Matter of Valour (1957) is a drama and history film directed by Tatsuo Ōsone, released on August 10, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Ennosuke Ichikawa, Kōkichi Takada, Matsumoto Hakuō I and Isuzu Yamada. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tatsuo Ōsone
- Writers:
- Masato Ide
- Producers:
- Shirô Kido
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Ishimoto
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
A Matter of Valour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ennosuke Ichikawa
Kōkichi Takada
Matsumoto Hakuō I
Isuzu Yamada
Yaeko Mizutani
Ineko Arima
- Bandō Mitsugorō VIII
Bandō Mitsugorō VIII
Danko Ichikawa
Matsumoto Hakuō II
Junzaburō Ban
Minoru Ōki
Hizuru Takachiho
Key crew
Directed by Tatsuo Ōsone, written by Masato Ide, produced by Shirô Kido.
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A Matter of Valour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Matter of Valour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Matter of Valour online?
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A Matter of Valour (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Matter of Valour?
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The main cast of A Matter of Valour (1957) includes Ennosuke Ichikawa, Kōkichi Takada, Matsumoto Hakuō I, Isuzu Yamada and Yaeko Mizutani. The film was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Matter of Valour released?
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A Matter of Valour was released on August 10, 1957 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is A Matter of Valour worth watching?
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A Matter of Valour (1957) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.