Film Screening of “47 Samurai”

The story of the 47 loyal samurai, who avenged for their master’s wrongful death, has been told ever since the fateful historical events that took place early in the eighteenth century. This 20th century version of the “47 Samurai” (1962) directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, stands out among the numerous films and television series as a classic for re-creating the excitement and complexity of the story through lavish period settings and costumes, and with performances by some of the great stars of the era.

Image: “47 Samurai.” Dir. Hiroshi Inagaki. Toho Company, 1962; Berkley Cinema Guild, 1966 (re-release); Beverly Films, 1966 (re-release).