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Directed by
KENJI MIZOGUCHI
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March 1701 at Edo castIe.
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Lord Asano brought his sword
down on Kira...
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after being repeatedIy insuIted.
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He was ordered
to commit seppuku...
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and his house was aboIished...
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whiIe no charge was Iaid
against Lord Kira.
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The news shocked the Asano cIan.
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ChamberIain Oishi
yieIded the Ako castIe...
:04:00
and vowed deep in his heart
to avenge his wronged Lord.
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He pretended he wanted
to restore the house...
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in order to shieId
his reaI intention.
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To his surprise,
pubIic opinion sided with him.
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If Asano house
couId be restored...
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his revenge couIdn't be
justified. It worried him.
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Just then Lord Tsunatoyo
was in Edo.