Japan's Robin Hood pulls heists with a blade so sharp it cuts silence itself.
A gripping and entertaining historical drama that follows the actions of the thief Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi during the Edo period.
Practical Effects
That white blade technique — pure choreography, zero CGI.
Costume
Edo-period detail so rich you can smell the woodsmoke.
Acting
Yoichi Hayashi's smirk could steal your wallet through the screen.
Director
Ryuichi Takamori
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yoichi Hayashi played Jirokichi in multiple films; this was his final portrayal before the character passed to other actors.
Nezumi Kozo is a real Edo-period folk hero, and this film amps up the 'noble thief' mythology that still resonates in Japanese crime fiction today.
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