THE FALL OF AKO CASTLE (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer

THE FALL OF AKO CASTLE (Masters of Cinema) Special Edition Blu-ray is available to PRE-ORDER now from the Eureka Store bit.ly/463LNIb
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. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Fukasaku’s retelling of one of Japan’s most resonant historical events.
SPECIAL BLU-RAY EDITION 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

[@sunnyschramm9650]

"Owls Castle", "Musa The Warrior" and "Friend" (gangster drama) needs a uk bluray-release asap 🥰

[@JanPospisilArt]

Castle of Owls at least exists in high res prints that are somewhat available online/as bootlegs. Now Musa - that's another story. I'd 100% buy a bluray immediately - that films is so underrated and a proper restoration is sorely missed.

[@megafilmlover]

I would also like to see "Musa The Warrior" on Blu-ray. Plus "My Wife is a Gangster" from 2001 would be nice too🙂🤔

[@sackwhacker]

Amazingly, many actors are in the TV series Ako Roshi, also released in the same year.

[@Kev_Cos]

Hell yeah! Day 1 purchase. Also please somehow manage to get a 4K UHD release for Hara-Kiri 🙏

[@Seripmac]

That would be the dream.

[@discostu333]

Preordered. Keep these badboys coming!

[@nickbirkhead7238]

you guys are picking some great titles, how long do we have to wait for Gosha's Hunter in the Dark!!

[@JloveMatters-hl4mn]

OMG OMG OMG THE GREATEST EVER ! Hunter in the Dark!!!

[@JloveMatters-hl4mn]

PLZ HUNTER IN THE DARK NEXT THAT WOULD BE CINEMATIC ORGAZMIC XTC!!!

[@virtualpro685]

Hell yeah!