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Epic Chushingura (1971)

TV Series ★ 9.0 47 min

Drama

Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.

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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 1971
Runtime
47 min
IMDb
tt0423633
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
NET, Mifune Productions

Themes

Cast

Tetsuya Watari Tetsuya Watari Horibe Yasubei Toshirō Mifune Toshirō Mifune Oishi Kuranosuke Kikugorô Onoe Kikugorô Onoe Asano Takumi-no-kami Ichirō Arishima Ichirō Arishima Horibe Yahei Chūsha Ichikawa Chūsha Ichikawa Kira Kozukenosuke Yōko Tsukasa Yōko Tsukasa Oishi Riku

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Frequently asked questions

What is Epic Chushingura about?
Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
Who stars in Epic Chushingura?
Epic Chushingura stars Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune, Kikugorô Onoe, Ichirō Arishima.
When was Epic Chushingura released?
Epic Chushingura is a 1971 drama series.
Where can I watch Epic Chushingura?
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