The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
1952, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1952
- Original title
- 虎の尾を踏む男達
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa
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The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail: quick answers
Is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Does The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail on?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?
If you liked The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail, try Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid-, ICHI, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail?
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1952) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Kenichi Enomoto.