Masahiro Okumura

Wicked woman Ogin is a concubine of a powerful feudal lord Tayu. At first Ogin gains power by poisoning lawful wife of Tayu. To gain more power Ogin let her lover Isogai Iori, kill whoever interrupts her. Film it is based on Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's novel "Kyofu Jidai".

The titular "tarantula" is a murderous woman who, along with the brother who is in love with her, kill without warrant because they are wealthy & above the law. Kyoshiro the homeless masterless wandering samurai has nothing to lose, & no scruples anyway, so can reproach even the powerful with ease. He is thus, for all that he has broad streaks of villainy all his own, a champion of the people by default.

Third film of the yoidore hakase series

Second movie in the yoidore hakase serie

도와대학 검도부에서 주장을 맡고있는 고쿠분 지로는 검도에만 전신전력을 다하며 부원들을 엄격하게 대한다. 신입부원 미부는 순수한 검의 세계만을 믿는 고쿠분을 존경하고, 그의 삶의 방식을 배우려고 한다. 그러나 고쿠분의 순수함은 주위 사람들과 크고 작은 마찰을 빚는데... (한국시네마테크협의회)

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.

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.

Early film by Kenji Misumi.

A 1946 Japanese film directed by Keigo Kimura.