The Fall of Ako Castle

Swords of Vengeance: Fall of Ako Castle (赤穂城断絶 Akō-jō danzetsu) is a 1978 Japanese historical martial arts period film, directed by Kinji Fukasaku. It depicts the story of the Forty-seven Ronin (Chūshingura). The film is one of a series of period films by Fukasaku starring Sonny Chiba, including Shogun's Samurai. The film received one nomination for 'Award of the Japanese Academy' for best cinematography.

The Fall of Ako Castle

Swords of Vengeance: Fall of Ako Castle (赤穂城断絶 Akō-jō danzetsu) is a 1978 Japanese historical martial arts period film, directed by Kinji Fukasaku. It depicts the story of the Forty-seven Ronin (Chūshingura). The film is one of a series of period films by Fukasaku starring Sonny Chiba, including Shogun's Samurai. The film received one nomination for 'Award of the Japanese Academy' for best cinematography.