Chûshingura(1962)
忠臣蔵 花の巻・雪の巻
Japan's Supreme Screen Classic
Chûshingura Synopsis
After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.
Chûshingura (1962) is a history, drama and action film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, released on November 3, 1962 with a runtime of 3h 27m. It stars Matsumoto Hakuō I, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Tatsuya Mihashi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Hiroshi Inagaki
- Writers:
- Toshio Yasumi
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Sanezumi Fujimoto, Hiroshi Inagaki
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Yamada
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Chûshingura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matsumoto Hakuō I
as Chamberlain Kuranosuke Oishi
Toshirō Mifune
as Genba Tawaraboshi
Takashi Shimura
as Hyobu Chishaka
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Yasubei Horibe
Yūzō Kayama
as Lord Naganori Asano
Akira Takarada
as Gunpei Takada
Yōsuke Natsuki
as Kinemon Okano
Makoto Satō
as Kazuemon Fuwa
Tadao Takashima
as Jyujiro Kan
Seizaburō Kawazu
as Asano Official
Daisuke Katō
as Kichiemon Terasaka
Keiju Kobayashi
as Awajinokami Wakisake
Key crew
Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, written by Toshio Yasumi, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, Sanezumi Fujimoto and Hiroshi Inagaki.
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Chûshingura Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 47 ratings.
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Chûshingura – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chûshingura online?
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Chûshingura (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chûshingura?
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The main cast of Chûshingura (1962) includes Matsumoto Hakuō I, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Tatsuya Mihashi and Yūzō Kayama. The film was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chûshingura released?
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Chûshingura was released on November 3, 1962 and runs for 3h 27m.
Is Chûshingura worth watching?
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Chûshingura (1962) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.