快盗三人吉三
On March 11 in the seventh year of Tenpo (1836), a monk named Bennō, who fell in love with a geisha named Oshima, was publicly exposed at Nihonbashi for committing an illicit act with a woman. While this was happening, an extravagant procession led by another monk named Nikkei passed over the bridge. Nikkei, the head of the Kanouin temple, in collusion with Nakano Harima-no-Kami, had schemed to make his younger sister, Miyoshi, the Shogun's mistress and aimed to transform Kanouin into the Shogun's family temple. To fund the renovations, Nikkei accepted bribes from a corrupt merchant named Koya Bunzo.
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Plot Summary
In the Edo period, three charming thieves, known as the 'Three Kichisas,' operate under the guise of a traveling troupe. They steal from the corrupt and powerful to aid the less fortunate, often using elaborate disguises and clever schemes. Their adventures lead them into conflict with law enforcement and dangerous yakuza figures.
Critical Reception
As a classic samurai adventure film from the Golden Age of Japanese cinema, 'Kaitō San'nin Kichisa' is appreciated for its energetic action, charismatic leads, and period atmosphere. While specific critical reviews from its original release are scarce in English-language sources, it is recognized as a representative example of its genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exciting sword fights and fast-paced plot.
- Applauded for the engaging performances of its lead actors.
- Noted for its authentic portrayal of Edo-period Japan and its unique thief characters.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of a tradition of Japanese period dramas featuring chivalrous thieves, a popular archetype in Japanese folklore and cinema.
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