Ronin

A total of 80 automobiles were destroyed during filming.

Jean-Pierre claims that "All 47 of them committed Seppuku," but in fact only 46 did. The 47th Ronin, Terasaka Kichiemon, had a different mission. He was later pardoned. When he died at 87, he was buried along with the other 46.

The print of the opening titles, starting "In Feudal Japan..." before the film title "Ronin" appears on-screen, on all UK DVD releases from the 11th October 2004 release does not have the original large font that exists on the original theatrical print and TV broadcasts. Instead it is much smaller and does not feel correct especially when one knows the movie and is not consistent with the font titles used throughout the film and the end credits. The 2000/2001 UK DVD MGM original 1 disc release, catalogue number 15745DVD (EAN 5050070000207) does oontain the correct font. All subsequent UK media releases do not contain the correct font (including the Definitive Edition in steelbook packaging!)

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