Question 1

Which famous Japanese actress retired after this film?

Accepted Answer

Setsuko Hara retired in 1963, and Chushingura was her final film.

Question 2

How was Chushingura part of Toho's 30th anniversary?

Accepted Answer

It was one of five big-budget banner releases for Toho's 30th anniversary, alongside Kurosawa's Sanjuro and Honda's King Kong vs. Godzilla.

Question 3

What discrepancy exists between the Japanese dialogue and English subtitles?

Accepted Answer

When Oishi reads the final number of men, he says "46" in Japanese, but English subtitles read "47".

Question 4

Which festival featured Chushingura in 1964?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Locarno International Film Festival in 1964.

Question 5

Who plays the lord who commits ritual suicide?

Accepted Answer

Yûzô Kayama plays Takuminokami Asano, the lord who is tricked into committing ritual suicide.

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