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and Monte Markham (who directed)

an analysis of Jean Fouchet’s theatrical trailer

whose film version of his best- selling book

The Fall of Ako Castle (Region B) Frank Oz the sadistic head of theKinji 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 ishi (Kinnosuke Yorozuya, Bushido) vows revenge. Because the target of his vengeance is protected by the ruling shogunate, any retaliation