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The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

1952 · 59 min · JA · 6.8 (75 votes)
Dir. Akira Kurosawa · Starring Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Kenichi Enomoto, Masayuki Mori, Takashi Shimura, Akitake Kōno · Music Tadashi Hattori
DramaComedyHistoryThriller

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.

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A tense journey disguised as a lighthearted romp. This film balances historical drama with sly humor, creating a unique tone of wary camaraderie and underlying peril. It feels like a classic adventure with a knowing wink.

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