Three rogues, one thousand gold coins, and a vendetta against corruption. Classic jidaigeki chaos.
The film adaptation of the novel "Three Little Rats" by Tatsuro Jinde. In this fascinating story, the rebellious Jirokichi and three men, united by a sense of justice and love, confront an evil merchant and an official who fills his pockets with gold, and eventually expose his crimes in order to avenge the death of one of his comrades.
Acting
Wakayama's simmering rage barely contained under charm.
Direction
Onishi packs a feature's worth of intrigue into 66 tight minutes.
Director
Shumei Onishi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jidaigeki of this era often smuggled anti-authoritarian themes past censors using feudal settings—this one's surprisingly blunt about it.
Tomisaburō Wakayama would become iconic as Ogami Itto in Lone Wolf and Cub; this early role shows the same controlled fury brewing.
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