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Jirokichi the Rat
Jirokichi the Rat is wanted in Edo for robbing the mansions of the rich. While on the run, he falls for Osen, a girl who has been sold to a brothel by her criminal brother, Nikichi. When he goes to find Nikichi, Jirokichi immediately falls for Okino, a poor girl who is also under threat from Nikichi.
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Plot Summary
A notorious thief known as Jirokichi the Rat operates in Tokyo, targeting the wealthy elite. He becomes entangled with a young woman, leading him to question his criminal lifestyle. The film explores themes of social injustice and the consequences of a life of crime.
Critical Reception
As an early Japanese silent film, 'Jirokichi the Rat' is considered a significant work in the country's cinematic history. While specific contemporary critical reviews are scarce in English-language sources, its existence and genre place it within a period of developing narrative filmmaking in Japan.
What Reviewers Say
A notable example of early Japanese crime cinema.
Explores social issues through the lens of a notorious thief.
Silent film offers a glimpse into 1930s Tokyo.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and the nature of silent cinema distribution.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular Kabuki play, highlighting the transfer of traditional storytelling to the nascent film industry in Japan.
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