The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, The Loyal 47 Ronin is a drama and history film directed by Kunio Watanabe, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Japan, 1701. A group of samurai become rônin after their lord is forced to commit seppuku for assaulting a court official, who will become the target of a merciless revenge.
Who’s in it. The Loyal 47 Ronin stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Kuranosuke Ôishi, Yataro Kurokawa as Denpachirô Tamon, Michiyo Kogure as Dayû Ukihashi and Shintarō Katsu as Genzô Akagaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Loyal 47 Ronin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Loyal 47 Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loyal 47 Ronin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958)?
- In US, The Loyal 47 Ronin is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Loyal 47 Ronin worth watching?
- The Loyal 47 Ronin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loyal 47 Ronin?
- The Loyal 47 Ronin stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Yataro Kurokawa, Michiyo Kogure, Shintarō Katsu and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was The Loyal 47 Ronin released?
- The Loyal 47 Ronin was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.