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47 Ronin
Title:
47 Ronin
Author:
Vinge, Joan D.

Morgan, Chris

Amini, Hossein

Hamada, Walter
ISBN:
9780765369642
Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. : Tom Doherty Associates LLC, 2013
Physical Description:
433 p. ; 19 cm
Series:
A Tor book
Series Title:
A Tor book
General Note:
Movie tie in.

Screen story by Chris Morgan & Walter Hamada.
Abstract:
From ancient Japan's most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 Ronin. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors. 47 Ronin is helmed by visionary director Carl Erik Rinsch (The Gift). Inspired by styles as diverse as Miyazaki and Hokusai, Rinsch will bring to life the stunning landscapes and enormous battles that will display the timeless Ronin story to global audiences in a way that's never been seen before.
Subject:
Forty-seven Ronin -- Fiction
Japan -- History -- Ako Vendetta, 1703 -- Fiction
Samurai -- Japan -- History -- Fiction
Ronin -- Fiction
Honor -- Fiction
Revenge -- Fiction
Summary:
From ancient Japan's most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 Ronin. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors. 47 Ronin is helmed by visionary director Carl Erik Rinsch (The Gift). Inspired by styles as diverse as Miyazaki and Hokusai, Rinsch will bring to life the stunning landscapes and enormous battles that will display the timeless Ronin story to global audiences in a way that's never been seen before.