The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail movie poster

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

April 24, 1952 0h 59m 6.7/10 (95 votes)

Originally released in 1952. The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is a drama/history film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, and Kenichi Enomoto

Synopsis

A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 24, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 0h 59m 59 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (95 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail about?

A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.

Who directed The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

How long is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).

When was The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail released?

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail was released on April 24, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?

The main cast of The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail includes Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Kenichi Enomoto, Masayuki Mori, Takashi Shimura.