The 47 Loyal Ronin (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1910, The 47 Loyal Ronin is an adventure, drama and history film directed by Shōzō Makino, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. An adventure film with Benshi performers. Sometimes considered the 'first Japanese feature film', it survives today as a compilation of scenes from various different 1910s adaptations totaling nearly three hours in length. The bulk of the content comes from the 1911 adaptation by legendary Japanese filmmaker Makino Shozo.
Who’s in it. The 47 Loyal Ronin stars Matsunosuke Onoe as Oishi Kuranosuke / Asano Takuminokami / Shimizu Ikkaku, Ichinosuke Kataoka as Kira Kozukenosuke, Kitsuraku Arashi as Tachibana Sakon / Terasaka Kichiemon / Waku Handayu / Kataoka Gengoemon and Kijaku Ôtani as Wakisaka Awajinokami / Murakami Kiken / Noodle shop owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The 47 Loyal Ronin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 47 Loyal Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 47 Loyal Ronin tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 47 Loyal Ronin (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 47 Loyal Ronin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The 47 Loyal Ronin worth watching?
- The 47 Loyal Ronin holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 47 Loyal Ronin?
- The 47 Loyal Ronin stars Matsunosuke Onoe, Ichinosuke Kataoka, Kitsuraku Arashi, Kijaku Ôtani and Ichitarô Kataoka.
- When was The 47 Loyal Ronin released?
- The 47 Loyal Ronin was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.