Film details
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Featuring
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Director
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Country
Japan
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Year
1952
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Genre
Martial arts
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Type
Film
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Category
Fiction
Alternative titles
- TORA-NO-O Alternative
- WALKERS ON THE TIGER'S TAIL Alternative
- THEY WHO STEP ON THE TIGER'S TAIL Alternative
- The MEN WHO TREAD ON THE TIGER'S TAIL Alternative
Synopsis
Drama based on a Medieval episode which forms the basis for both the Noh drama 'Ataka' and the Kabuki play 'Kanjincho'. Yoshitsune, one of Japan's most famous generals, is fleeing from his brother, Yoritomo. He and his retainers pose as itinerant Buddhist monks and, in order to convince the check-point commander, the general allows himself to be beaten by his retainer.
Cast & Credits
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Cast
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Benkei
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Togashi
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porter
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Kamei
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Kataoka
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Ise
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Suruga
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Hitachibo
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Yoshitsune
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Togashi's messenger
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Kajiwara's messenger
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Credits
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Direction:
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Director
Production:
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Production Company
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Producer
Writing:
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Screenplay
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[Based on the kabuki play Kanjincho by]
Photography:
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Photography
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Lighting
Stills:
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Stills Photography
Editing:
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Design:
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Art Director
Music:
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Music
Sound:
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Sound Recording
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Sound Effects
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