Jirokichi the Rat

御誂次郎吉格子

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.

Screenplay

Daisuke Itō

Director

Daisuke Itō

Status

Released

Release date

31/12/1931

Original language

Japanese