Shoji Umewaka

Ghost from the Continent (1963)

Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film. ...

Peony on the Skin (1959)

Bakeneko goyō da (1958)

Bakeneko Goyōda (1958)

A comic thriller directed by Tokuzo Tanaka, a first-time newcomer, based on a screenplay by Toshio Tamikado, who co-wrote "Nukiashisashi Ashi Shinobiashi." Photographed by Chikichiro Takeda of "Nurekami Kenpo." The music is by Han Takahashi of "Nukiashisas ...

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 ...

The Swishing Sword (1958)

A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha, etc. A young swordsman helps her uncover the plot and take revenge. ...

White Snake Woman (1958)

While transporting a bride-to-be in a closed carriage (kago) while during a thunderstorm, a group of servants and onlookers suddenly come upon an apparition of a ghostly white-draped female figure floating down to the ground. As she turns to face the crowd ...

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. ...

The Magnificent Five (1958)

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...