Oatsurae Jirokichi Koshi
| Oatsurae Jirokichi Koshi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Daisuke Itō |
| Produced by | Nikkatsu |
| Starring |
Denjirō Ōkōchi Naoe Fushimi Nobuko Fushimi Minoru Takase |
| Narrated by |
Shunsui Matsuda Midori Sawato |
| Cinematography | Hiromitsu Karasawa |
| Distributed by | Digital Meme |
Release dates |
 1931 (Japan) |
Running time | 61 min |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Oatsurae Jirokichi Koshi (御誂治郎吉格子 Jirokichi the Rat) is a 1931 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Daisuke Itō. It is the only completely preserved silent film directed by Ito and related the life of a legendary thief, Jirokichi the Rat, in an exquisite original story and through the revolutionary use of dynamic intertitles. The trio composed of director Ito, top-class cinematographer Karasawa and lead actor Denjirō Ōkōchi won great popularity for their masterful work.