Eureka Video Adds Kinji Fukasaku’s The Fall Of Ako Castle To Masters Of Cinema Line Up

Kinji Fukasaku’s samurai epic, The Fall Of AKO Castle, will be the latest film to join Eureka Entertainment’s The Masters Of Cinema series . The first time on Blu-ray in the UK which will be available from December.

Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale) brings together an ensemble cast, including two icons of Japanese cinema – Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai) and Sonny Chiba (The Street Fighter) – for this samurai epic, a retelling of the classic story of the 47 ronin.

When an injustice costs his master his life and estate, loyal retainer Ōishi (Kinnosuke Yorozuya, Bushido) vows revenge. Because the target of his vengeance is protected by the ruling shōgunate, any retaliation would be seen as an act of treason. Ōishi assembles the remaining ranks of the now-masterless samurai and the 47 of them pledge a blood oath to avenge their slain lord. Tensions rise among the ranks of the ronin eager to launch the mission, as Ōishi bides his time awaiting the right time to strike. Enemy spies and assassins track Ōishi, who has seemingly fallen into vice; has he lost his sense of honour, or is it just a part of his plan?

The Fall of Ako Castle offers a moving tale of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice where classical history explodes into brutal samurai carnage. A retelling of one of Japan’s most resonant historical events.

SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES:
Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Chris Malbon | Presented in 1080p HD from a restoration of the original film elements by Toei | Uncompressed original Japanese Mono audio | Optional English subtitles | New audio commentary by critic Tom Mes | New interview with asian film expert Tony Rayns | New video essay by author and critic Jasper Sharp | Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork | PLUS: A collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jonathan Clements

JAPAN |1978 |15 | 159 MINS | 2.35:1 OAR | ACTION/MARTIAL ARTS | JAPANESE | COLOUR

You can pick up or reserve you copy at the Eureka Video Store

The Fall Of Ako Castle will be released on Blu-ray as part of The Masters Of Cinema range from 4th December.

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