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Chushingura: The Truth (1928): Cast

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Chushingura: The Truth is a 1928 film directed by Shōzō Makino, starring Shinobu Araki, Kanjūrō Arashi and Jinichi Amano. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Chushingura: The Truth (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Shōzō Makino
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chushingura: The Truth About?

The premise of Chushingura: The Truth without spoilers.

Lord Asano, a daimyō, must host Imperial envoys in Kyoto under Lord Kira’s guidance. A botched reception prompts Asano to strike Kira; he is ordered to commit seppuku while Kira goes unpunished. Shogun Tokugawa strips Asano’s lands, making his retainers ronin. Two years later, Oishi Kuranosuke leads them in a raid on Kira’s estate to avenge their lord.

Chushingura: The Truth Themes & Keywords

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  • young
  • group
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Cast & crew

Chushingura: The Truth Cast

Shinobu Araki leads the cast, with Kanjūrō Arashi and Jinichi Amano. Directed by Shōzō Makino; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Shōzō Makino

More films directed by Shōzō Makino: Raiden, Jiraiya the Hero and The 47 Loyal Ronin.

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Chushingura: The Truth Also Known As

Also known as “Chûkon giretsu - Jitsuroku Chûshingura”.

Also known as
  • Chûkon giretsu - Jitsuroku Chûshingura

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Chushingura: The Truth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chushingura: The Truth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chushingura: The Truth?

Chushingura: The Truth runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Chushingura: The Truth released?

Chushingura: The Truth was released on March 14, 1928.

Who directed Chushingura: The Truth?

Chushingura: The Truth was directed by Shōzō Makino.

More films by Shōzō Makino

Who is in the cast of Chushingura: The Truth?

Chushingura: The Truth stars Shinobu Araki, Kanjūrō Arashi and Jinichi Amano, among 15 credited actors.

Does Chushingura: The Truth have a post-credit scene?

No. Chushingura: The Truth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chushingura: The Truth in?

The original language of Chushingura: The Truth is Japanese.

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