tell me what you know about the ancient Japanese story, 47 Ronin.?

Question

Its a fascinating story, is there a movie adapting it? books? etc.... Id love to learn more about it.

Answer 1

The story has been made into a movie at least 6 times starting in 1910. This early version appears from time to time on Japanese television.
The movie was remade in 1941, the title is "The 47 Ronin"
The 1962 version, Chushingura - Hana no maki yuki no maki
is the most popular version in the western world.
The story was made into a tv series called "Swords of Vengence" in 1978.
Also it was used to make 2006 film Hana yori mo naho.

It was also the inspiration for the Robert Dinero film "Ronin"

Answer 2

here is a good website to check out, pictures, book summary etc.

http://www.shitoryu.org/heritage/47ronin/47ronin.htm



The Story of the 47 Loyal Ronin


"Ronin" ~ A "Masterless" Samurai

Among flowers, the cherry blossom;

Among men, the samurai.

Japanese proverb.



During the Japanese Shogun period, if a feudal lord ("daimyo") lost his fiefdom,
his samurai retainers became displaced, "masterless".

This is the story of Lord Asano, and how 47 of his samurai retainers,
led by the brave Oishi, demonstrated the ultimate loyalty...
with their lives.


Recommended Reading:

The 47 Ronin Story, by John Allyn

Published by the Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc.
Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 70-121274
International Standard Book No. 0-8048-0196-7
First Printing, 1970
Eighth Printing, 1981

Answer 3

Everyone forgot the "Magnificent Seven" starring Steve McQueen and Yul Brenner" made here in the USA as a Western. It was one of the top money makers of the year.

Answer 4

It presents a classic example of the warrior code of Bushido...they defended the honour of the Lord by murdering the man who had him killed/executed, then died with honour afterwards through seppuku/hara-kiri