Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka

Satan's Sword (1960)

The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue, a nihilistic swordmast ...

The Blind Menace (1960)

This is the story of a blind masseur who tricks people, steals, and kills; he is the anti-Zatoichi. ...

Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous (1960)

The exciting story of Jirocho and his yakuza gang that controlled the area of the Tokaido during the latter days of the samurai era. Awesome fighting from Katsu Shintaro as One-Eyed Ishimatsu highlights this great tale taken from Japanese history! ...

The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)

A band of warriors journeys to Mount Oe to rescue abducted women from a demon, overcoming supernatural threats like a giant spider and a diabolical witch along the way. ...

Samurai Vendetta (1959)

Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira that led to the famous revenge of the 47 Ronin. ...

Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord (1959)

Jirocho Fuji (1959)

Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa. ...

Gambler and the Princess (1959)

Film directed by Kenji Misumi. ...

Akado Suzunosuke: The Defeat of the Skull Mask Gang (1958)

Suzunosuke must finish his battle with the Skull Mask Gang—while facing a cave man as well. ...

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion (1958)

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government suppor ...

Hana no yukyo-den (1958)

1958 Japanese movie ...

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes (1958)

Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures. ...

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil (1957)

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain. ...

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower (1957)

The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks. ...

Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman (1957)

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman. ...

Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School (1957)

Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes. ...

Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang (1957)

The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits. ...

Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight (1957)

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals. ...

Fighting Letter for 29 People (1957)

Oshidori kenkagasa (1957)

Akadô Suzunosuke (1957)

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman. ...

Zenigata Heiji torimono hikae: madara hebi (1957)

Travel Chronicles of Yaji and Kita (1956)

Asataro the Crow (1956)

Early film directed by Kenji Misumi. ...

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan (1956)

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie fo ...

Marathon Samurai (1956)

The TV drama of Ima Harube was adapted by Yagi Ryuichiro ("Komuso Henge"), directed by Mori Issei ("I Am Fujikichirou"), and cinematographed by Honda Shozo ("The Return of the Ghost"). ...

Taira Clan Saga (1955)

Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei. ...

The Magical Warrior (1955)

Rikitaro and Osayo are popular entertainers who throw knives. They are sweethearts. At one day They help Ocho, who is a beautiful pickpocket when she is attacked by Ronin. in Asakusa, However, they come to be surrounded by doubtful Ronin after that. Moreov ...

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. ...

The Dancer and Two Warriors (1955)

The Second Son (1955)

Unique Sword Technique for Revenge (1954)

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

The Great White Tiger Platoon (1954)

The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was made of the young, 16-17 year old sons of Aizu samurai. Their ...

Nage Utasamon niban tegara: Tsuri tenjô no semushi otoko (1954)

Second in the Nage Utasamon series ...

Gate of Hell (1953)

Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married. ...

Ugetsu (1953)

In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady ...

Saiyûki (1952)

An adaptation of the famous 16th century novel, Journey to the West. ...

The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa (1952)

The Life of a Horse Trader (1951)

The tale of Katakana Yonetaro aka "The Shark," a rough-and-tumble horse trader in Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, despite being a father and a husband he is frequently drawn to taverns. ...

Mito Kōmon's Rambling Journey: The Sword of the Soaring Dragon (1951)

Adaptation of Mito Kōmon. ...

Judge of the Ashuras (1951)

Meiji no kyōdai (1946)

A Baby Given by a Fox (1945)

A lowly drunken samurai finds an abandoned baby in the woods and takes it home. A gift from a fox. But there's something special about the boy. ...

Ikeru isu (1945)

1945 Japanese movie ...

Thus the Divine Wind Blows (1944)

Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono clan against the Mongol invasion in 1281. ...

Initiation of the Two-Sword Style (1943)

Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story. ...

Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs (1942)

In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical ...

Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon (1942)

The life, adventures and exploits of warlord Date Masamune the One-eyed Dragon: his early youth as an aggressive warrior, the battles he won until subduing almost all his enemies, the lonely comprehension of knowing that he actually can not take over the w ...

Masujiro Omura (1942)

A story about Ômura Masujirô ...

Rashōmon (1941)

A 1941 Japanese film directed by Shinzo Yoshida. ...

Yamabuki neko (1940)

Film about Ghost-Cat. ...

Tanuki goten (1939)

A Japanese film. ...

Bored Hatamoto Enters the Mountain of Treasure (1938)

Bored Hatamoto film #9 ...

Kunisada Chūji: Shinshū komoriuta (1936)

A film based on the life of the bakuto Kunisada Chuji ...

Martial Arts Encyclopedia (1934)

Martial Arts Encyclopedia ...

Banquet Under the Midnight Sun (1932)

In old Edo, Kakunojo (Chiezo), a dandy about town, falls in love with Oichi (Isuzu Yamada), whose merchant family is much beyond Kakunojo's status. He nevertheless pursues her until her initial disgust breaks down into fondness, then romantic feelings, ind ...

Beni-kōmori - Kōhen (1931)

The adventures of the samuraï Chohachiro Tonami continues (sequel to Beni-kōmori - Dai ippen). ...

Beni-kōmori - Dai ippen (1931)

The adventures of a young patriotic samurai. This is the Nikkatsu version of Shin Hasegawa's original story. ...