Movie Description:
The tale of the 47 Ronin is theclassic true story of samurai honor. In the year 1701, a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku after being provokedinto striking a court official.His loyal followers, now "ronin" (masterlesssamurai), dedicate their lives to avenging him. After spending a yearpatiently planning their vengeance, and waiting for their target to relax his guard, theylaunch a furious assaulton his heavily defendedestate, knowing full well that the penalty for failure will be the same as the reward for success-they will join their master in death!