The Ako Retainers (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, The Ako Retainers is an action and drama film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ako Retainers stars Chiezō Kataoka as Oishi Kuranosuke, Kinnosuke Nakamura as Wakisaka Awajinomori, Chiyonosuke Azuma as Horibe Anbei and Hashizo Okawa as Asano Takuminokami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Ako Retainers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ako Retainers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ako Retainers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ako Retainers (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ako Retainers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ako Retainers worth watching?
- The Ako Retainers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ako Retainers?
- The Ako Retainers stars Chiezō Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Okawa and Satomi Oka.
- When was The Ako Retainers released?
- The Ako Retainers was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.