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Tenamonya Sandogasa (1963)

The Tokaido highway is crowded with people heading for Shimizu Port with the dream of defeating Jirocho of Shimizu and becoming the strongest in Japan. Tokijiro is a fallen yakuza who is trying to make his mark by heading for Shimizu Port with his partner, ...

The Mysterious Cape (1963)

Ryujin Misaki, located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known as an isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogun, hears news of a doctor gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem at ...

Edokko Nagaya (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

Lion Festival of Echigo (1962)

Tekka Wakashū (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

Drunken Sword (1962)

Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities. ...

Keepers of Order (1962)

Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza. ...

Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen (1962)

A popular dance master in Edo meets a yakuza man, and the maddened master is killed in the end of their tremendous love affair. The master becomes a vengeful spirit that haunts the man. A thrilling ghost story. ...

Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow (1962)

1962 Japanese movie. ...

Mukōmizu no kenka kasa (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

Ōedo no taka (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

Kisaragi Sword (1962)

The story concerns the efforts of seven master swordsman who join together to protect the new inexperienced Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune from the evil plans of the Owari Clan's corrupt Lord. It's a colorful bunch, a drunk samurai, a master thief, a sword inst ...

Teppo Yasu no Shogai (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

Beranmē nagaya kenka matoi (1962)

1962 Japanese movie ...

In Search of Mother (1962)

Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza. When he hears that his mother may be living in Edo (Tokyo), he travels there, intent on finding her and leaving the swordsman's life behind. But a team of ...

Good Rascals (1962)

A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives. ...

Young Lord and Second Son (1961)

A lord explores the lives of common people. ...

Law in Ghost Island (1961)

Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up ...

Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku (1961)

The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mo ...

Travel with Ghost (1961)

Ghost comedy film. ...

Bride of White Castle (1961)

A young girl, Okimi, falls in love with Kiritaro, a handsome thief disguised as a wealthy young master. ...

Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion (1961)

The second work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the original work of Tatsuro Jinde. Popular ronin actor Kasumi Ippei intervenes in a planned robbery of the mint, where gold coins are minted for the Shogunate. ...

Kirimaru Kirigakure (1961)

Magistrate of Dice (1961)

Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the "Demon Magistrate" as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would ...

An Edo Magistrate (1961)

When a former artisan is tricked into putting his sister up as collateral for a loan by a gangster boss in a crooked gambling casino it sets in motion the story of Ooka Echizen, the famed magistrate of Edo during the reign of Shogun Tsuneyoshi. In a world ...

Flowers on the Road (1961)

Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to ...

The Shogun and the Fishmonger (1961)

Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu. ...

Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Mansion of beauties (1961)

The first work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the original work of Tatsuro Jinde. Kasumi Ippei is a popular ronin actor, and when he is not on stage he is investigating intricate crimes, in this film Ippei ...

Lord Mito Komon: World commotion (1960)

Counselor Mito and his companions departed from Mito to see Kikutaro, a young lord of the shogun family, who became the new lord of Shirataka castle with an income of three hundred thousand koku. As they approach Shirataka's domain, a disturbing adventure ...

Heavenly Dragon (1960)

From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the childr ...

A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride (1960)

A village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to have some fun and practice. And here he is attacked by a beautiful thief... A light comedy historical drama. ...

Unwieldy Brothers (1960)

Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion and impulsive violence. The samurai brothers fight against corruption in a castle. ...

Runway to Hell (1960)

When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist. ...

Hibari’s Favorite 2 (1960)

Young girl Kichiza searches for her missing brother and the person responsible for the death of her parents. ...

Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960)

Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Dead Beauty of Kurayamizaka (1960)

The second installment of the detective series starring Tomisaburō Wakayama. Depicting the remarkable achievements of Sashichi, in unraveling the mysterious incidents surrounding the Bat Slug Gang swirling in the streets of Edo's 808 districts with his sk ...

Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Female Demon Mask (1960)

A thrilling entertainment mystery period drama directed by Daisuke Yamazaki, depicting the remarkable feats of detective with the beautiful "doll-like" face, Sashichi, who skillfully unravels the serial murders involving Hannya masks swirling around the st ...

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo (1960)

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato ...

Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return (1960)

Part of the Bored Hatamoto series. The most popular samurai in Edo, Saotome Mondonosuke, known to most as the "Bored Hatamoto" is the only one who can save the shogunate from the dastardly plot to take over the country. ...

Isshin Tasuke: A Man Among Men (1959)

In the third entry into this mega-hit series, Isshin Tasuke, a spirited fishmonger in Edo who looks just like Shogun Iemitsu undergoes a series of unforeseen troubles in his newly wedded life. ...

The Medicine Case (1959)

Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox. ...

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959)

After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to bl ...

Gentle Breeze (1959)

A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis. ...

Diary of a Wandering Lord (1959)

Two thrill seeking young lords sneak out of their castles and travel under the disguise of townsmen. ...

Girl with the Fire Banner (1958)

Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu's family's turf. ...

Roughneck From Asama (1958)

When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of raiders, Itaro of Asama was missing. With the courage of a lion he had gone off to face the enemy and settle ...

Lion Crest (1958)

Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin (1958)

A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detect ...

Kanbei's Bargain Sale (1958)

Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent ...

Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger (1958)

Tasuke stumbles across Kokichi, a distraught man whom having lost his fiancee to Lord Kawakatsu is ready to commit suicide. Tasuke learns that Kokichi's fiancee, Otoyo, was a chambermaid whom Kawakatsu abducted in order to make her his concubine and Tasuke ...

The Sword Knows (1958)

In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his parents' deaths. ...

Kunisada Chuji (1958)

Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen, Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends fro ...

Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey (1958)

A ghost interrupts the journey of two young noblemen who are disguised as merchants. ...

A Martial Crowd (1958)

As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated. Yukihime, who was sent away to be raised by a yakuza family in Edo, returns home after many years to settle an old score. ...

Noble Tasuke (1958)

The story opens in October of 1624 when the newly appointed Shogun Iemitsu visits the famed Kan-ei temple. On his way the procession is disrupted when a small child runs into the street, a crime punishable by execution. One man steps forward to save her li ...

A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a ...

The Mansion of Intrigue (1957)

A swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun. ...

Glorious Standard Bearer (1957)

Hashizo Okawa in the form of a courageous firefighter who confronts unscrupulous traders who make a profit even at the cost of human lives. A fireman exposes the corrupt activities of merchants. ...

Goblin's Highway (1957)

Gombei is Nameless, a wanderer who is skilled with a sword and has a great sense of humor, who tries to save the good people of the Kiso Valley, he gets into a fight with local bad bosses who behave badly on the Tokaido road in the Kiso Valley. ...

Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case (1957)

The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series. ...

Ghost Ship Part 1 (1957)

As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon. All hands on board the Kannonmaru were lost except for Shinkei, who alone made his way to land & eventually home to inform his grandson Jirom ...

Red peonies on the skin (1957)

Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies, he helps his younger brother who is caught up in a conflict with Hatamoto. ...

Kurama Tengu: The Tale of a Government Thief (1957)

The third film in the "Kurama Tengu" series starring Azuma Chiyonosuke, based on the original work by Osaragi Jiro. The staff remains the same as in the previous film, "Kurama Tengu Kakubei Shishi" (1951), and the cast is the same, including the lead actor ...

Tales of Young Genji Kuro (1957)

Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family. ...

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957)

A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman. ...

Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood (1957)

A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a Shogun vassal, mysterious robberies, brutal killings, a vault with no key, a suspect killed while in police custody. This fragmented trail of clues could well be ...

Lofty Ambitions (1957)

Lovestruck Ronin (1957)

Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei. ...

Cantankerous Edo (1957)

It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitement combining the talents of Japan's most popular couple... Misora Hibari and Okawa Hashizo. Along with the great Otomo Rytaro as Tatsugoro the fire chief, th ...

Scramble for Fortune (1956)

A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a great fortune. ...

Case of a Young Lord 1 (1956)

As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Shogun), pawned his family heirloom, a valuable Gosu plate for 100 ryo. When, of all occasions, Yokogawa Dewa came to visit and asked to see the Gosu plate on ...

Case of a Young Lord 2 (1956)

After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find the body was missing, as was the Gosu plate. He had a suspect in mind, and was able to use him to learn of the pawnbroker's hideout and try to piece togethe ...

A Doting Parent’s Lullaby (1955)

Otōsan wa Ohitoyoshi (1955)

A frenzy of goodwill, tears, laughter, and a lot of fun, caused by thirteen children under the guise of a good-natured fruit vendor and his wife. ...

Song Festival, Full Moon, and the Battle of the Raccoon Dogs (1955)

Hibari Misora musical. ...

The Playful Fox and the Thousand Cherry Trees (1954)

Japanese comedy film. ...

Unique Sword Technique for Revenge (1954)

Comedy directed by Torajiro Saito about swordsmen in the era of feudal Japan. ...

Road to Hawaii (1954)

A 1954 film. ...

Bikkuri Sanjuushi (1952)

Iemitsu and Hikoza (1941)

A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing somewhat against type). ...