Jokichi Sakurada
Ichikawa Raizo’s last film. He plays a Yakuza enforcer who kills a man on his boss's orders. He’s then sent to a provincial town to lie low, only to be caught in another war orchestrated by his original boss who has set him up.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Just when you think Kyoshiro's life can't get any stranger, someone starts running around raping and murdering, and leaving notes proudly proclaiming that he did it. Tracking down the real culprit willtake him along a twisted trail that involves the Shogun's harem, hidden christians, and positively pregnant politics!
Nemuri Kyoshiro
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.
Isazo
Isazo is a traveling gambler and living legend in the world of yakuza, known for his swordsmanship and bravery, his impeccable manners, and his brilliant talent in gambling. One late fall at an inn in Kiso Fukushima, Isazo befriends a young boy whose mother turns out to be his old love Yoshino, with whom he was not unable to consummate a marriage due to the class differences between them.
Jiro Shiina
The last film in the series brings the tale to the doorstep of Pacific War, with the planning of the bombing of Pearl Harbor dominant in Nakano Spy School.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Two devious retainers are competing to take control of a fief when the current Lord dies, but involving Kyoshiro in the conflict against his will is the textbook example of a bad idea - especially when the collateral damage starts to tick him off.
Nitta
Raizô Ichikawa reprises his role as the restaurant-cook-turned-contract-killer in this sequel to Kazuo Mori's stylish 1967 thriller A Certain Killer.
Umpei 'Seishu' Hanaoka
В фильме реконструируется жизнь реального человека Сэйсю Ханаока (1760–1835), который в 1805 году впервые в мире провел документированную операцию под общим обезболиванием, хотя его метод был основан на китайских рецептах 2000-летней давности. Никакого отношения к современному наркозу этот метод не имеет. Современный ингаляционный наркоз появился в Америке в 1842-1846 годах, а в 1847 году русский хирург Пирогов начал активно использовать его при операциях в военно-полевых условиях.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
The Son of the Black Mass returns in this ninth installment in Daiei's longstanding Nemuri Kyoshiro series. This time Raizo Ichikawa as Nemuri is called to see that a gold statuette of the Virgin Mary gets safe passage to Kyoto from the prying hands of a sect of murderous Christian ronin that call themselves the Black Finger Group.
Jiro Shiina
In the fourth film of series, Secret Assignment, Raizo again plays the Jiro Shiina. This time he's out to discover who is spying for the British in the Foreign Ministry, under the code name “Cat's Eye”.
Shiozawa
A former soldier, reduced to working at a restaurant post-war, becomes a contract killer for the yakuza gangs he's in contact with.
Jiro Shiina
In late 1940 the Japanese were anxious to conclude peace in China and to that end sent Colonel Hidaka to inaugurate negotiations. He was mysteriously assassinated, however, when his car was blown up. The General Staff Headquarters in Japan, sends Lieutenant Shiina, a graduate of the famed Nakano School of Spies inaugurated by Colonel Kusanagi, to investigate the matter. Arriving in Shanghai, he disguises himself as a Chinese coolie and sets out to watch for developments, the only clue being a silver dollar found beside what was left of the victim.
Kojiro Kasumi
[Period Covered: 1570-1573] Towards the end of the Tenmon Era, Shogun Ashikaga`s powers were weakening by the day and many were there who planned to overthrow him. It was the beginning of the Sengoku (Warring States) period. Three men attack a gunpowder maker in a farmhouse, the first chopping off his arm with his sickle-&-chain weapon, the second blinding him with sword, the third giving the killing blow. His son Kojiro Kosume escapes the attackers as everything he has known up to then explodes into conflagration. He grows up & enters the start of the Tokugawa Era, intent on avenging his father.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Nemuri Kyoshiro discovers a conspiracy centering around a band of disgruntled samurai wanting to avenge the death of their sensei, a political reformer that pushed for better provisions for the lower classes until he was assassinated by Shogunate agents. Their plot, to set fire to the oil refineries of two rich merchants and unleash a raging inferno that will hopefully burn down the Edo Castle.
Jiro Shiina
A sequel to the popular "The School of Spies", this film continues the adventures of one of the graduates who is assigned to crack a powerful spy ring working out of Kobe. Various people are suspected but, finally, it seems that an Army captain and his geisha friend might lead them to the ring.
Kobuse Takuma
A naively honorable samurai (played by Raizo) comes to the bitter realization that his devotion to moral samurai principles makes him an oddity among his peers, and a very vulnerable oddity in consequence. He takes the blame for the misdeeds of others, with the understanding that he will be exiled for one year and restored to the clan's good graces after the political situation dies down. As betrayal begins to heap upon betrayal, he realizes he'll have to live out his life as a master-less ronin, if not hunted down and killed.
Jiro Shiina
Лето 1938 года. Лучшие выпускники Военной академии получили предложение стать бойцами невидимого фронта и не смогли отказаться. Теперь они ученики разведшколы в Накано, их дни заполнены изучением иностранных языков, химии, дзюдо, актерского мастерства, визитов в тир и элитный бордель. Для родных и близких они пропали без вести. Юкико, невеста одного офицеров, давших согласие, не смирилась с потерей, и устроилась машинисткой в Генштаб. Вскоре вместе с известием о гибели жениха к ней поступает предложение о сотрудничестве с английской разведкой.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
The masked daughter of the Shogun wants to kill a samurai who has seen her scarred face. She sends waves of ninja warriors to kill the samurai and plots diabolical schemes / ambushes without much success.
Saizo Kumogakure
[Period covered: 1616] Kirigakure Saizo (Mist Saizo) returns for the final time as he sets out to assassinate Tokugawa Ieyasu in order to avenge the death of Lord Sanada Yukimura. But first he must contend with Ieyasu’s own ninja group led by the powerful Fuma Daijuro, who has a score to settle with the men of Iga that dates back 280 years to the war between the Genji and the Heike at the Battle of Dan-no-Ura. Tremendous fighting and great plot twists highlight this exceptional look into the lives of the mysterious ninja of Japan.
Hanpei
Рожденный от неизвестного отца и благородной матери, он получил презрительное имя — Ханпэй (Пёсий сын). Поступив на службу сёгуну в качестве садовника, он долгое время наблюдал за тренировками одного мастера клинка и перенял его мастерство. Сёгун постепенно сходит с ума. В город проникают шпионы, а внутри клана начинаются распри.
The film is set in Kyoto at the end of the Tokugawa period, when there is a fierce clash between the supporters of the Emperor, who are fighting for the overthrow of the Shogunate, and the Shinsengumi squad, who are chasing them. Suddenly, a mysterious masked warrior appears, on a white horse he is called Tengu from Mount Kurama and he opposes the Shinsengumi.
Takeshi Nanjo
The further adventures of Takeshi Nanjo, the Young Boss.
Saizo Kumogakure
[Period covered: 1637-1651] This is one of the most complicated plots of any of the Shinobi no Mono films! This film tells the story of Saizo’s son, Kirigakure Saisuke, who after seeing his father die at the Battle Of Shimabara, grows up to be an expert ninja. Before he dies, “Mist” Saizo tells his children Saisuke, and Yuri that they are not really brother and sister. She, in fact, is the daughter of the late lord Sanada Yukimura, and must be saved from the shogun’s forces. In the chess match of spy versus spy, can Saisuke defeat the shogun’s chief strategist, Matsudaira Izunokami at his own game? Showing many exciting ninja tactics, it is not to be missed.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Sixth film in the series. A little boy who just wants to be a carpenter is at the center of a plot that might topple -- or save -- a mighty Clan, and while the swords of some angry samurai may not cause Kyoshiro much trouble, the deadly wiles of two women may be more difficult to survive!
Takeshi Nanjo
After a yakuza boss is assassinated by a rival, his naval officer son returns home to take over the gang.
Ibuki
Ronin samurai Ibuki-san enters a town and sells his skills to the warring families. He falls in love with the beautiful horse stable owner but like all heroes, cannot stay.
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Fifth film in the series. When Kyoshiro, in a moment of weakness, saves the life of a woman being attacked on the road, he quickly finds himself entangled in a conspiracy involving a corrupt chamberlain, a wily merchant, the survivors of a pirate gang, and a missing treasure trove.
Kirigakure Saizo
[Period covered: 1616] On May 8th, 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax. This film takes place immediately following 'Ninja 4: Mist Saizo, Last of The Ninja'. Staying one step ahead of the Shogun’s forces, “Mist” Saizo tries to save the Sanada Clan, and avenge the death of his lord by assassinating the first Tokugawa Shogun. Following the first four films in this remarkable series, more previously unknown Ninja skills are shown to the world for the first time. The action heats up as Saizo single-handedly attacks the Shogun’s Palace!
Nemuri Kyoshiro
A fugitive christian "saint" (female, of course!) and a sadistic drug-addled princess both have their eye on Kyoshiro. The fact that a bunch of ruthless smugglers also want him dead is the least of his problems!
Ipponmatsu
На перевале Сагато происходит ограбление группы самураев, перевозивших золото. Погибают пятеро самураев и якудза Гэнсити, ставший свидетелем нападения. Труп шестого самурая, Куроки Ханбэя, не обнаруживают, решая что именно он и украл золото. Спустя несколько лет, пересекаются дороги двух молодых людей, разыскивающих Куроки. Один из них — сын убитого якудзы, ищет пропавшего самурая с целью мести. Другой — сын Куроки, желающий снять обвинения со своего отца. Данный фильм результат еще одного плодотворного сотрудничества режиссера Мисуми и актера Итикава. На этот раз, помимо традиционных элементов самурайского кино, режиссер добавил немного детектива и неожиданных поворотов сюжета.
Saizo Kirigakure
[Period covered: 1614-1615] 4th film in the shinobi no mono series Tokugawa Ieyasu is now the ruler of all Japan. But one last loose thread must be tied up before his domination is complete -- the destruction of the Toyotomi clan, now beseiged in Osaka castle. Ieyasu's ninja are the only ones who can penetrate the fortress, but unfortunately for Ieyasu, Kirigakure Saizo (Ichikawa) and the other Toyotomi ninja can just as easily get out. As armies of samurai maneuver for battle, the fate of the nation will be decided by a desperate struggle in the dark!
Nemuri Kyoshiro
A decapitation at the hands of the shogun's monstrous misbegotten son kicks off the action and draws nomadic Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) into more sword-fighting adventures when he's blamed for the beheading. Meanwhile, the head-chopper's mother is busy knocking off the shogun's lawful heirs to secure the shogunate for her son.
Jiro Kokubun
60-е годы. Дзиро Кокубу, капитан университетского клуба кэн-до, каждый день и час жизни посвящает оттачиванию своего мастерства в фехтовании. Меч для него — символ веры, чистоты и целеустремленности. Именно из-за его стремления к идеальной «жизни ради клинка» окружающие начинают считать его фетишистом. Измена друзей, предательство женщины, тяжелая атмосфера в вузе приводят Дзиро на край пропасти — и он решает использовать оружие по прямому назначению...
Wandering samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) finds a bulls-eye on his back after befriending the shogunate's tightfisted financial adviser, Asahina, who's earned the wrath of the shogun's self-indulgent daughter for cutting off her allowance. The enraged princess promptly hatches a scheme to have Asahina bumped off -- along with his protector, Kyoshiro. Shiho Fujimura also stars in this installment of the enormously popular film series.
Goemon Ishikawa
[Period covered: 1595-1600] Third film in the famous shinobi no mono series. We last saw ninja Ishikawa Goemon (Raizo Ichikawa), as he was about to be boiled alive. But a good ninja is both hard to find, and even harder to kill. With the help of the enigmatic Hattori Hanzo, Goemon lives to skulk another day, and sets his sights on bringing down the warlord who tried to turn him into soup – Toyotomi Hideyoshi. And as always, in the background, the suble hand of Tokugawa Ieyasu is pulling strings as he plots to rule all of Japan!
Nemuri Kyoshiro
Nemuri Kyoshiro, a youthful and cynical ronin with unparalleled skill, is approached by both sides in a game of corruption, ambition, and double crosses. The leader of the Kaga clan, who thinks he has killed his smuggling partner, fears that the shogunate will discover his illegal activities. He learns of evidence that will prove his guilt. Meanwhile, his partner is not dead, and, assisted by a master of Shorenji boxing, is looking for revenge and for his loot. The Kaga leader sends the beautiful Chisa to enlist Nemuri's aid. The unexpected happens: the hard-bitten Nemuri falls in love. Can he protect her, topple the criminals, and avoid the boxer's deadly skill?
монах Докё
Япония, VIII век. История монаха Докё, ставшего фаворитом императрицы Сётоку.
Goemon Ishikawa
Опасающийся за свою жизнь генерал Ода Нобунага решает уничтожить всех убийц-ниндзя в округе. Осуществляя свой план, он нападает на лесной дом Ишикавы. Тому удаётся спасти себя и жену, но их сын погибает в огне. Беглец Ишикава находит себе прибежище в клане Сайга и, желая отомстить Нобунаге, начинает обучать воинов клана искусству ниндзю-цу.
An entertaining historical drama featuring popular comedians from the Kansai region of the time, such as Makoto Fujita, Minoru Shiraki, and Gannosuke Ashiya. Raizo Ichikawa as the famous yakuza boss Jirocho.
Harima Aoyama
The shogun's vassal Harima Aoyama and a chamber maid are in love with each other, but they cannot be together due to a difference of their status. Soon, an offer of marriage is brought to Harima. Trying to test his love, Okiku breaks one of the plates of the family treasure of the Aoyama family, but Harima doesn't notice. However, someone surrounding her witnesses the moment Okiku breaks the plate on purpose.
Kyonosuke Ninomiya / Yasutaka Ikemoto
In the mountain regions of Hida, the dreams of a peasant named Kyonosuke, who longed to be a samurai, come true when he becomes one of three doubles, of shadows, of Lord Yasutaka. After months of intense and cruel training, he faces his destiny when the Lord and the other two shadows are killed in battle and he must take on the role of Lord Yasutaka....
The womanising master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to regret this laziness when he falls in love with the daughter of a higher class samurai and is informed on their wedding night that he must defeat her before their marriage can be consumated....
Hirutaro
Действие происходит в старом Эдо (древнее название Токио). Знаменитый исполнитель женских ролей (по-японски «Оннагата») замышляет отомстить нескольким торговцам, виновным в смерти его родителей…но не торопится: он хочет, чтобы его жертвы познали перед смертью отчаяние.
Yamasaki Susumu
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsenhumi out of admiration for its leader and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
Ishikawa Goemon
Действие фильма происходит в 1570-х гг., на исходе многолетней гражданской войны, раздиравшей Японию. Нобунага Ода завершает объединение страны под своей властью, побеждая одного за другим непокорных князей. Два враждующих клана под руководством Сандаю Момоти и Нагатоноками Фудзибаяси едины в желании любым способом убить Оду. На службе кланов – искусные воины-ниндзя, достигшие совершенства в ведении тайных операций. Лучший из них – Гоэмон Исикава. Но его хозяин Момоти узнает, что Гоэмон вступил в связь с его молодой женой Инонэ. Обвинив Гоэмона в предательстве, Момоти обещает сохранить ему жизнь, если он отправится в Киото и убьет Оду. Поджидая удобного случая для убийства, Гоэмон сходится с проституткой Маки, решает удалиться от дел и поселиться с ней далеко в горах. Но Момоти находит его и угрожает лишить Маки жизни, если Гоэмон не исполнит его приказ и не убьет Оду. Для этого он дает ему сильнодействующий яд.
Ching Ko
In 221 BC, Qin Shihuangdi conquered the rest of China. Qin's great accomplishments and also his serious faults are showed in this film. Qin adopted autocratic dictatorship and led a luxurious life: abolition of feudalism and the centralization of power in the form of a now-hereditary bureaucracy loyal to himself; burning books and burying scholars; the construction of a sumptuous palace for his concubines and also the Great Wall.
Shojiro Sawada
Япония, Осака, 1917 год. Дампэй Итикава не может смириться с тем, что времена самураев проходят. Виртуозно владея мечом, он любой ценой готов защищать свои традиции.
Takakura Shingo
Такакура Синго, молодой самурай из не особо знатного рода, возвращается домой после трёхлетних странствий и обучений. Сразу же после прибытия ему приходится принять участие в поединке с мастером Содзи Кахэи, победившем сильнейших бойцов клана Коморо. Одержав победу, Синго наживает себе врага в лице самурая Икэбэ, чей сын Гидзуро проиграл схватку с Кахэи.
Masakichi
В этой истории много неожиданных поворотов сюжета и поединков на мечах. После того, как коррумпированные чиновники насилуют девушку, в которую влюблен Маса, он мстит за неё, убивая офицера, в следствии чего становится изгнанником.
Ushimatsu Segawa
1904 год. Молодой учитель Усимацу по рождению принадлежит к касте буракумин. Прежде эти люди считались «неприкасаемыми». Правительство в 1871 году на бумаге освободило их, но на деле буракумины оставались отверженными. Отец Усимацу перед смертью завещал сыну никогда не открывать своего происхождения — иначе он действительно станет изгоем. Учитель страдает от двусмысленности ситуации, разрываясь между бременем отцовского завета и пониманием, что молчание не поможет ни ему, ни его собратьям. Прочитав мемуары буракумина, который осмелился открыто бороться за права отверженных, он решает признаться ученикам и друзьям о своем происхождении.
Mondo Hayase
Adaptation of a famous Kyouka Izumi novel. Set in the early 1900's, it tells the story of the impossible love between a young scholar a beautiful geisha.
Kunala
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Hikaru Genji
Хотя фильм снят не по прославленному роману Мурасаки-сикибу, а по произведению Мацутаро Кавагути, он довольно неплохо отражает дух классического источника и культуру Хэйян, основанную на чувствах, оттенках, обертонах и ароматах.
Suke-san
Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!
Kutsukake Tokijirô
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!
Ryûnosuke Tsukue
Это история воина, которого поглощает внутренняя тьма на фоне охваченного хаосом мира. История превращения человека в демона, безразличного и неумолимого, как сама смерть. История низвержения грешника в пучины ада, созданного им самим, и населенного призраками погубленных им душ.
Yonosuke
Fascinated with women from an early age, Yonosuke had his first sexual encounter at the age of seven. From that day on, he recklessly and forwardly pursues women, feeding his fascination and experience. As Yonosuke's salacious behavior brings much cause for shame to the family, his father eventually breaks relations with him. Expelled from the family, 19-year-old Yonosuke embarks on a pilgrimage of lust, traveling far and wide to acquaint himself with women of all walks.
A musical about the escapades of some tanuki passing themselves off as humans in human society.
Tsukue Ryunosuke
Самурай Рюносукэ Цукуэ — великий мастер меча. Его отец был главой фехтовальной школы, и парень вырос с катаной в руках. Однако с ранних лет Рюносукэ во всём шёл своей собственной дорогой: и в искусстве меча, и в вопросах духа. Его невиданная Безмолвная стойка непобедима, а его душа не признаёт законов человеческой морали.
Ryunosuke Tsukue
Самурай Рюноскэ Цукуэ - великий мастер меча. Его отец был главой фехтовальной школы, и парень вырос с мечом в руках. Однако с ранних лет Рюноскэ во всём шёл своей собственной дорогой: и в искусстве меча, и в вопросах духа. Его невиданная «молчаливая стойка» непобедима, а его бунтарская душа не признаёт законов человеческой морали. Когда его руки сжимают меч, ничто на свете не имеет для него значения. Он доверяет только своему мечу, и идёт по жизни, равнодушно оставляя позади окровавленные тела и искалеченные судьбы. Его меч - продолжение потерянной души, сжигаемой огненной кармой. Души, познавшей пьянящий вкус крови.
Anchin
Princess Kiyo accidentally injures a local priest, Anchin, while on a hunt. She apologizes, but feels irritated by Anchin’s indifference to her in spite of her beauty. One night, while Anchin is recuperating in a hot spring, he is approached by Kiyo. She tells him that she is in love with him.
The film depicts the scarring of Yosaburo at the hands of yakuza thugs who catch him with mistress of the gang boss. Despite the physical and emotional scars he now carries with him, Yosaburo falls for a young noblewoman. The rest of the film follows the two as they fend off attacks from gangs and the police.
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!
Minamoto-no-Yorimitsu / Minamoto-no-Raikô
A demon-faced monster seeking revenge appears in the forms of a gigantic ox and a huge spider! The young Genji warrior protects the Fujiwara Clan and the beautiful lady in tragic love! A grand visual epic told with mesmerizing extravagance!
Kikuji
Фильм повествует о жизни японского купечества в довоенной Осаке, только апокалипсис войны способен сломать жесткую семейную иерархию этой социальной группы.
During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu clan's top instructors and then taking on Sasaki Kojiro!
Tanukichiro
Once upon a time, Okuro (Ayako Wakao), a young female racoon, lived poorly with her drunken father. One day after they disguised themselves as parasols, they were wrongly brought to the Racoon Palace, where the young racoon princess (also Ayako Wakao) made a mess of her arranged marriage with the beautiful racoon prince (Raizô Ichikawa). Pretty princess ran away. In order not to spoil the promising marriage, people tried to make use of resemblances between Okuro and the princess. Before long, Okuro and the Prince fell in love with each other...
Tenge Tanzen
Эпоха Гэнроку. У скакового поля Такаданобаба впервые встречаются два самурая — ронин Накаяма Ясубэй и хатамото Тангэ Тэнзэн. Один вступает в неравный бой и побеждает в нём; второй становится случайным свидетелем этого происшествия. Им будет суждено полюбить одну женщину и подвергнуться суровым испытаниям. Но ни тот, ни другой не дрогнет в бою и до конца исполнит свой долг, как и велит Путь самурая.
Shinosuke Shimada
Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving no heir and despite the protest from Minister Horio, it is decided that young Chonosuke is to succeed as ruler of the clan. Horio determines to murder Chonosuke on his way to Edo so that his own grandchild may rule the Takatori Clan. "Odd" Han, a travelling gambler happens to stop at the inn where Chonosuke's party is staying in secret. The assassins come to attack Chonosuke on the riverbank where he is viewing the fireworks alone but are driven off by Han. Now Chonosuke travels with Han disguised as a gambler during which he begins to learn the hardships of the peasants and is struck with the contrast between the life of a feudal and those whose labour provides his luxurious living.
Kira no Nikichi
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.
Hanjirô
Benten kozo Kikunosuke
The film won 1959 Blue Ribbon Awards for best actor Raizo Ichikawa and for best cinematography Kazuo Miyagawa. The film also won 1959 Kinema Junpo Award for best actor Raizo Ichikawa.
Gennosuke Matsudaira
Hôjô Tokimune
Жизнеописание основателя школы Сутры Лотоса Нитирэна (1222 — 1282). В этой ленте подчеркивается его роль в истории Японии, как истинного патриота и защитника нации.
Goichi Mizoguchi
По мотивам знаменитого романа Юкио Мисимы «Золотой храм». Тихий, застенчивый молодой человек Гоити Мидзогути, закончив буддийский университет, приезжает в послевоенный разрушенный Киото, чтобы выполнить посмертную волю отца — стать монахом в знаменитом, свято почитаемом «золотом храме» Сюкаку. Но истинная простота души не дает ему уберечься даже в храме от грязи и лжи окружающего мира. В монастыре обнаруживаются и лицемерие, и суетность. Для героя «золотой храм» с его идеальными архитектурными линиями – воплощение Прекрасного и одновременно образ, который может привести к искушению и оскверниться. И в знак отчаянного призыва к Подлинному Очищению молодой монах решается на нем
Shinpachiro Nasu
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.
Takuminokami Asano
Ещё одна экранная версия знаменитого подвига 47 преданных вассалов. Сценарий опирается не на театральную пьесу "Канадэхон Тюсингура", а на реальные события 1701-1703 годов, когда, оставшиеся без сюзерена, вассалы кланы Ако готовят и осуществляют месть за своего господина. Грандиозный проект студии Дайэй знаменует 255 лет со дня исторических событий.
Momotaro / Shinnosuke Wakagi
One of Japanese folklore's most popular characters is brought to life on the silver screen in this terrific version of legendary Demon slaying Peach Boy.
From the pen of Yoshikawa Eiji comes this exciting story. The Naruto Strait separates Tokushima from the islands of Awaji and Honshu. On Tokushima the mad lord dreams of conquest and forges a bloody revolt against the Tokugawa shogunate. A mysterious swordsman named Noriyuki Gennojo has crossed Naruto’s waters to uncover the Awa clan’s secrets. He puts his life on the line after finding a testament of Awa’s secrets, written in blood by a dying man. Joining Noriyuki are a female ninja who loves him, and the beautiful daughter of an enemy who’s sworn to kill him. Awa’s defenders willl stop at nothing to prevent the blood-soaked letter from reaching the shogun.
Tokugawa Mangorō
Floating Vessel (源氏物語 浮舟 , Ukifune) is a 1957 color Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. Drawn from parts of the famous Genji monogatari by Lady Murasaki.
Arisugawa
A story of aristocratic star-crossed love.
Keizaburo
Семья Омия выбилась из бедности, и вошла в круг самураев, однако глава семьи продолжает экономить и копить богатство, любовь к деньгам затмевает любовь к близким, жадность овладевает его разумом и разрушает его душу.
A studio introduction version for Daiei Stars.
Gonpachirô Shiga
Early film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Tatsuma Hayase
During the bloody era of the Tokugawa Shogunate collapse, a man appeared capable of overthrowing a corrupt government and ending the feud between the Choshu and Satsuma clans. This is the story of Tsukigat Khanpayit, the sword maker of the Choshu clan, who, along with Katsuro Kogoro and Sakamoto Ryoma, sought to fulfill the dream of a new peaceful era in Japan. Can he realize his ideals or will he die in the chaos of internecine fights...
Early film by Kenji Misumi.
Early film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Hyosuke Yagyu
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 for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!
Taira Kiyomori
Капитан Тайра-но Тадамори возвращается в Киото после разгрома войск врага и достоин приближения к трону. Но придворные не торопятся воздать ему почести, им не хотелось бы видеть в окружении императора офицера невысокого чина.
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. Moreover, Rikitaro is called to stop by Kajima of Edo-Karo of Nihonmatsu-Han. He calls him a young lord and treats Rikitaro as one, because his young lord, Tetsunojo is missing. Kuni-Garo makes a plan to carry out. Kikumaru, the younger brother of the mother difference in him instead of Tetsunojo, Since Rikitaro is just like Tetsunojo, then, they are convinced that it is Tetsunojo of Rikitaro. Rikitaro and Osayo decide to help Kajima and Tetsunojo. Finally they success to crush Kikumarsu's group.
A Girl isn't Allowed to Love is a 1955 Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
Based on the popular story of the tragic lovers, Onatsu and Seijuro.
During the Warring States era of early 17th century Japan, teenage princess Sen is besieged with other members of her family in Osaka Castle, by a rival force led by her grandfather.
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 story is one of the great tragedies of the Boshin War (1868-1869) as they were called into action. Getting cut off from the main body of their platoon, a group of 20 from the 2nd squad retreated to Iimori Hill, where they looked down upon fires surrounding Aizu Castle and thinking that the castle has fallen and all is lost, they choose to die as samurai by committing seppuku. A superb rendition of this true story that shows the true honor of the samurai.
