Suppose we came across an unknown early John Ford film about a moment in US history. Maybe it could be about the Surrender at Appomattox, the first Thanksgiving, the surrender of Sitting Bull, or some other real event that could qualify as both history and folklore. Wouldn't it be worthwhile to see the emerging artistry of the young director and get his take on a popular moment in time? I'm assuming that this was how the Japanese viewed Kurosawa's "The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail". It covers a moment in time in Japanese history but one that is unknown to those of us in the Western World. Kurosawa treats this event with respect for the heroes as well as respect for the audience (by injecting a fair amount of humor). I mention all of this because "The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail" is a movie that suggests that it will turn into an action film yet it never does. That would be like Robert E. Lee throwing down the pen and starting a sword fight with US Grant, the pilgrims dropping the drumstick and grabbing the blunderbuss, or Sitting Bull changing his mind and scalping the fort commandant.
What does transpire is a testimant to the bravery and cunning of the movie's main characters and their ability keep their cool at all times. Perhaps Kurosawa is saying that courage is not found in senseless suicidal warfare but in standing tall and peacefully persuading your adversary. Not a bad message for Japan in 1944.
For those Kurosawa fans who like the Samurai movies, I guess TMWTOTTT would qualify as one as well. It's only an hour long but it has some impressive acting. Kurosawa made this movie for Japanese audiences (well, Duh!) and the subject matter will probably fail to interest most Western audiences. For general fans of Kurosawa, this early movie has some impressive moments.
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