jidaigeki,heian period

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1952)

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Yoshitsune Minamoto, disguised with his retinue as monks, must make do with a comical porter as their guide through hostile territory en route to safety.

Cast & Crew

Director
Akira Kurosawa
  • Profile picture of Denjirō Ōkōchi
    Benkei Denjirō Ōkōchi
  • Profile picture of Susumu Fujita
    Togashi Susumu Fujita
  • Profile picture of Kenichi Enomoto
    Porter Kenichi Enomoto
  • Profile picture of Masayuki Mori
    Kamei Masayuki Mori
  • Profile picture of Takashi Shimura
    Kataoka Takashi Shimura
  • Profile picture of Yoshio Kosugi
    Suruga Yoshio Kosugi
  • Profile picture of Dekao Yokoo
    Hidachibo Dekao Yokoo
  • Profile picture of Yasuo Hisamatsu
    Kajiwara's Messenger Yasuo Hisamatsu

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Keywords

  • jidaigeki
  • heian period