Jakoman and Tetsu is a screenplay by Akira Kurosawa[1][2] and Senkichi Taniguchi that was based on the novel Nishin gyogyo (Herring Fishery) by Keizo Kajino.[3] It has been adapted into film twice.

## 1949 Toho adaptation[edit]

Jakoman and Tetsu (1949) is a Toho Studios adaptation directed by co-screenwriter Senkichi Taniguchi starring Toshiro Mifune. This adaptation was followed by a sequel, Tetsu of Jilba (ジルバの鉄) (1950), co-written by Akira Kurosawa and Goro Tanada and directed by Isamu Kosugi, with Utaemon Ichikawa taking over the role of Tetsu.[4]

## 1964 Toei adaptation[edit]

Jakoman and Tetsu (1964) is a Toei Studios adaptation based on the earlier screenplay directed by Kinji Fukasaku and starring Ken Takakura and Tetsuro Tamba.

## References[edit]

1. ^ The Films of Akira Kurosawa. University of California Press.
2. ^ Richie, Donald. "The Films of Akira Kurosawa". University of California Press - via Google Books.
3. ^ The Toho Studios Story: A History and Complete Filmography. Scarecrow Press. 16 May 2008. ISBN 9781461673743.
4. ^ "65 years ago today: Kurosawa penned Tetsu of Jilba released".