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They Who Step on Tiger's Tail
[Tora no O wo Fumu Otokotachi]

虎の尾を踏む男たち

Genre: Historical Samurai Tale (Kamakura Era 1185-1392 AD)

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This very early Kurosawa film retells the historical tale of Yoshitsune's perilous and skillful escape from the hands of his warring brother. It is a legendary tale, well-beloved in Japanese history, here brought to the screen in a highly entertaining and effective way. This is truly one to check out.

Stray Dog
[Nora Inu]

野良犬

Genre: Post War Crime Thriller

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When homicide detective Murakami's pistol is stolen, a rash of murderous crimes begins. Plagued with the knowledge that his own weapon is causing the harm, Murakami is driven to extreme lengths to track down the killer and recover his gun. But the closer Murakami gets to the killer, the more he realizes how much they have in common. This is a great film filled with early Kurosawa social commentary on the condition of postwar Japan.

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• Akira Kurosawa,
• Japanese Movies,
• drama,
• postwar / modern