"The 47 Ronin Part I & II"
1941-42
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

Considered by many to be the finest Japanese film made during World War II, and one of the finest of all time, Mizoguchi's epic is a rich and poetic retelling of the Japanese classic, Mayama Chushingura. When their leader is deceived and forced to commit suicide, a group of legendary samurai warriors sets out to take vengeance for his death. Japanese with English subtitles. Two cassette set.  222 minutes