The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Fawesome | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Plex | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is a 1952 Japanese-language drama, history and thriller film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The cast is led by Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Kenichi Enomoto. It has a runtime of 0h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail was produced by TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on April 24, 1952.
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa
- Release date
- April 24, 1952
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail cast & crew
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail was directed by Akira Kurosawa and written by Akira Kurosawa.
The cast features Denjirō Ōkōchi as Benkei, Susumu Fujita as Togashi, Kenichi Enomoto as Porter, Masayuki Mori as Kamei, Takashi Shimura as Kataoka, and Akitake Kōno as Ise.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tadashi Hattori, cinematography is by Takeo Itō, and it was produced by Motohiko Itō.
Is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail worth watching?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 0h 59m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and thriller, The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
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Cast of The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Benkei
Susumu Fujita
Togashi
Kenichi Enomoto
Porter
Masayuki Mori
Kamei
Takashi Shimura
Kataoka
Akitake Kōno
Ise
Yoshio Kosugi
Suruga
Dekao Yokoo
Hidachibo
Hanshiro Iwai
Yoshitsune
Yasuo Hisamatsu
Kajiwara's Messenger
Sōji Kiyokawa
Togashi's Messenger
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail in United States?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is streaming on Criterion Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail in?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail runs 0 hours 59 minutes (59 minutes).
▸What is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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