The Silk Hat Boss becomes involved in a car imports business during his trip to Atami.
Арима мечтал получить образование и посвятить себя науке, но неверный менеджмент университета лишил его возможности получить диплом. В этот момент президент фармацевтической компании Исихама делает ему лестное предложение. Исихама важно иметь под рукой человека, который отлично стреляет. Скоро это его умение очень пригодится. Но шантаж, вымогательство, предательство правят людьми, и маленький человек не способен изменить этот мир.
Komanosuke Kikuchi
8th part of the Gamblers / Bakuchi-uchi series.
A top police-guard, charged with protecting a visiting politician and ruthless dictator, contends with an assassin set to kill the man.
1864. Samurai Shinbei is sent in a secret mission to Ezo, in the North of Japan, to stop riots of villagers commanded by Jirozaemon. A Russian count's daughter, the village leader's daughter and a secret treasure add up to the adventure.
This anthology film consists of nine incidents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when assassins changed the course of Japanese history.
A young man leaves his widowed mother on her improverished farm and makes his career in the Japanese navy.
A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.
A college student comes to a wealthy family as a tutor for their son, an elementary school student, he cheerfully encourages his student, captivates him with the spirit of sports and falls in love with the daughter of the owner of the house. A masterpiece of youth drama starring the eternal idol Kazuo Funaki.
Twelfth film in the long-running series Daiei Studio's Woman Gambler with Kyoko Enami starring where she plays the woman gambler Ogin.
Set up to be the patsy by a rival gang, Furuta Makoto attacks the yakuza boss he thinks is responsible for his father’s murder. He then learns it was all a plot to take over his father’s turf and he seeks vengeance against the puppet master behind the entire conspiracy. His quest for justice leads him to prison where he must fend off the attack of a master assassin before he can make his escape and go after the true killer!
Tenth film in the long-running series Daiei Studio's Woman Gambler with Kyoko Enami starring where she plays the woman gambler Ogin.
Minister of the Navy Oikawa
Это история о выдающемся японском адмирале Ямамото Исороку, спланировавшем атаки на Перл-Харбор и Мидуэй. Ямамото Исороку был одним из немногих японских военачальников выступавших против участия Японии в войне.
Takehiko Kawada
A melodrama about a talented singer who finally makes her debut. A remake of the 1939 film of the same name.
General Shigeru Hasunuma - Chief Military Aide to the Emperor
15 августа 1945 года, японский народ столкнулся с полным поражением. Миллионы солдат и гражданских лиц погибли, остальные страдали от голода, их города были превращены в груды обломков, два из них испарились под взрывами атомных бомб. Правительство зашло в тупик, некоторые министры призывали к капитуляции, другие же утверждали, что честь требует принять последний бой на родной земле. Чтобы разрешить ситуацию, кабинет министров решил пойти на беспрецедентный шаг — просить императора решить судьбу нации. Не в силах больше выносить страдания своего народа, используя своё право, император объявил, что Япония хочет сдаться.
After an argument with his father a son leaves his home and comes back only, as an adult, many years later just to cause them problem after problem.
SDF General
An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
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”.
Земляне рвутся на Марс. Но их корабли постоянно пропадают на подлёте к планете. Это наводит учёных на новый план - послать улучшенный корабль в ту область и проверить, что есть что. В путь отправляется "Астролодка" AAB-Гамма под управлением храброго капитана Сано и его команды. Но внезапно на них нападает НЛО, от которого "Астролодке" всё же удаётся уйти. Но на обшивке корабля остались некие инопланетные споры. По прибытии на Землю из этих спор вырастает гигантский жуткий монстр, который начинает сеять кругом хаос и разрушение...
Head of Secret Police
In Hong Kong an International Secret Police (ISP) Agent is murdered while investigating ZZZ, a group bent on assassinating the Prime Minister of Buddhabal. ISP Agents Carter and Kitami are assigned to the case. When the Prime Minister arrives in Tokyo for a friendship visit, Carter and Kitami are on hand to protect him. On hand, too, are assorted ZZZ blackguards. Several attempts on the Prime Minister's life fail, until finally the ZZZ introduces a new device designed to eliminate not only the Prime Minister but the ISP Agents as well: THE KILLING BOTTLE, then, is a pocket-sized container filled with a substance that can expand to thousands of times its size and throttle its victim, then disappear leaving only the corpse.
Genbei Shimotsukeya
Старый мастер вынужден ковать меч для мерзавца. Дочь убитого начальника мечтает, чтобы ее младший брат вернул земли отца. Злодей замышляет использовать талант Ичи в своих грязных целях. Затоичи, втянутый в этот клубок интриг, собирается во всем разобраться.
Seventh movie of the Wakadaishō series directed by Kengo Furusawa
Kurata
В этом джазово-гангстерском фильме исправляющийся убийца «Феникс» Тэтцу, в ожидании решения внезапно возникших проблем, скитается по Японии, пока в одном из притонов он окончательно не решает возвратиться в Токио и решить проблемы полагаясь только на себя.
Daigo Sakamaki
Mourning the death of her boyfriend, Yukiko wanders aimlessly from one city to another. During her mourning, she becomes addicted to gambling. One day, a man that resembles her deceased lover asks for help. He's being pursued by a dangerous gang of yakuza.
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.
Sakai Tadakatsu
Заключительная, пятая часть пенталогии Утиды Тому о легендарном мастере меча Миямото Мусаси. Этот персонаж хорошо известен по трилогии Инагаки с Тосиро Мифунэ в главной роли. Здесь роль Мусаси с успехом исполняет не менее талантливый и разносторонний актер - Накамура Кинноскэ. Дороги двух прославленных мастеров сходятся, Мусаси и Кодзиро предстоит вступить в поединок друг с другом...
Hideki Inagaki
The brother of an up-and-coming kendoka is mysteriously murdered while working on a new model of motorboat.
[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.
Young Lord Takenaka stands to succeed his father until a series of violent actions lead his retainers to think that he has gone mad with blood-lust. Never offering any explanation, he continues his seemingly unprovoked attacks until he is sent away from his domain.
The Yagyu Family have been teaching the Shinkage style of fencing for generations. Now a new fencing school has opened in Edo, claiming to be the true Shinkage style. Yagyu Jubei faces his biggest challenge yet when the master of the new school claims he is the legitimate successor of Shinkage and tries to take the Yagyu's political power.
Kanji Kazama
Нацуо мечтает посетить Гавайи и встретиться со своим дедушкой. В Токио он встречает пожилого человека, который приехал из Гавайи, чтобы найти своих невестку и внука.
The famed ninja Yagyu Jubei fights to suppress a coup d’etat plotted against Tokugawa Shogunate.
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
In 1730, the Tokugawa Shogunate orders the Yagyu Clan to repair a huge shrine. Since it cannot refuse the Shogunate's request, the impoverished Yagyu Clan tries to raise funds by obtaining a sword which holds the key to a wondrous, hidden treasure. After learning the sword's secret, Tange Sazen sides with the Yagyu Clan, but his motive seems to be more than just pure interest in the treasure...
Sonny Chiba plays a low ranking yakuza who spends more time enjoying life than doing the yakuza work. He falls in love with a pretty student girl, whose brother (Saburo Kitajima) later gets drawn into the yakuza business against his own wishes. The film is charmingly old fashioned, utilizing many studio sets and Showa era music; however, the film's real strength is the breezy romance between Chiba and lovely Chiyoko Honma.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
A group of Iga ninja risk their lives to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu from the villianous Koga Ninja. Kagemaru uses his amazing Iga ninja skills to fight the evil Koga Ninja in the name of justice! A stunning old-school Ninja action adventure, full of special effects! It splendid cast includes Matsukata Hiroki as 'Kagemaru' and Yamashiro Shingo as 'Amanojaki', Kagemaru's arch-enemy.
While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives have been affected by his actions. Though the many duels he fought were intended to bring justice to those who sought to do evil, he is faced with the knowledge that his victories have also caused suffering amont the family members of his victims-leading him to question his life's philosophy.
This superb film is the final chapter in this part of Shingo's story. A fitting tribute to his quest to be the supreme swordsman.
When the country is in peril, Lord Yagyu Tajima summons his son Yagyu Jubei to retrieve the mystical Yagyu Scroll in order to save all of Japan. This time, Jubei must stop the evil plot of Lord Hayato-no-sho, who secretly plans on overthrowing the Shogunate. This is the most exciting film in the long-running series about one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history. Konoe Jushiro gives one of his finest performances in this classic tale.
Kitazawa
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun's life.
Kajikawa Shuzen
A princess seeks adventure and true love, with help from her loyal servant.
Tamako, gosai
Шухей Хираяма — вдовец, который живет со своими детьми. Наконец для него наступает момент, когда он осознает, что 24-летняя дочь не должна ухаживать за ним до конца его жизни и пришло время отдать ее замуж.
A Hibari Misora musical.
Фильм в двух частях по одноименному роману Сюгоро ЯМАМОТО. В страшном пожаре Сигэдзи теряет не только имущество семьи, но и любимых родителей. Теперь он должен возглавить бизнес и практически с нуля восстанавливать знаменитый дом строителей-плотников Дайтомэ. Добрый по натуре Сигэдзи мечется между ответственностью перед предками и сочувствием к обездоленным, беднякам, погорельцам и сиротам.
From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation. Princess Sen, a daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is caught amidst the family feud between the Tokugawa and Toyotomi families. When her father Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu attacks her husband Toyotomi Hideyori's castle, her life takes a sudden turn for the worse. Will she ever find peace in her life again? One of Hibari Misora's most memorable performances, a movie you will never forget!
Keigo Narimune
On his deathbed, a wealthy businessman announces that his fortune is to be split equally among his three illegitimate children, whose whereabouts are unknown to his family and colleagues. A bevy of lawyers and associates scheme to procure the money for themselves, enlisting the aid of impostors and blackmail.
A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience. Along with his quirky assistant they set on the trail of revenge killing. Revenge for what? Who and where is the killer? And what does a treasure and swastika spider tattoos have to do with the case?
Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unknown to all around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around town conducting her own secret investigation into her father's death. Will her skillful ruse help her to reveal the truth?
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
A maiden is murdered by a mysterious ninja, unfortunately two young ladies witness this, good thing the bored Lord is walking by, he saved the girls but was too late to save the maiden, quickly he finds himself mixed up in a mystery of murdered maidens, an unknown ninja clan, attempted assassinations towards himself and a cursed vampire bat cave, can the bored Lord solve this puzzle before maidens lose their lives?
The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.
Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.
A young son of a master of the Kuwana clan gets disowned for his rebellious behavior. After he goes from the mountains to the ocean defeating the evil, he becomes a fine man.
Manao Horiuchi movie
Eiichi Usami
Киёси Исибаси решает сосредоточиться на работе журналиста, поэтому рвет все прежние связи и решает не связывать себя любовными узами. Но в этот момент он встречает скромную официантку Тиэ, и понимает, что должен жениться на ней. К сожалению, жизнь Тиэ состоит из постоянной борьбы с бедностью, так как её отец пьёт и играет в тотализатор. Её спасением может стать брак с сыном богача Кимура, но она его не любит. Ситуация ещё сильнее запутывается, когда отец девушки получает травму.
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.
Magistrate Kinshiro fights with a group of villains plotting the assassination of the Shogun in Edo.
Rampant ronin Matashiro Sasai, finds himself embroiled in serious unrest after he rescues a geisha who is being kidnapped by a group of ronin.
Prince Konoe
С 1937 года Рихард Зорге был «своим» в германском посольстве в Токио. Его знали как доктора социологии, не погнушавшегося стать фронтовым корреспондентом, как приятного, эрудированного собеседника, словом, как «истинного арийца». Не знали только одного: за его репортерской деятельностью скрывалась секретная миссия - установление контакта с Москвой через резидента в Гонконге.
During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.
Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
Masanobu
A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo. One of Honjo's most trusted under-lords is Sanzaemon. He has designs on Matabei's fief, and he plots to kill Matabei. He finally convinces Lord Honjo of Matabei's guilt. Now Matabei must fight to survive.
With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to be from an extremely privileged background.
Seiichiro Hirayama
Фильм о японской семье, родителях и детях, традициях и их медленном, но неотвратимом разрушении.
Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!
Дзиро Сано — преуспевающий владелец ткацкой фабрики, обладающий, помимо приличного состояния, редкой добротой и отзывчивостью к людям, чем вызывает искреннее уважение у окружающих. Единственное, что омрачает его жизнь, — врожденное уродство лица, в силу чего, дожив до зрелых лет, он так и не обзавелся ни женой, ни наследником. Случай сводит Дзиро с гейшей Оцуру в увеселительном квартале Эдо — Ёсиваре. Оцуру — бывшая заключенная, она вынуждена обслуживать Дзиро, когда другие девушки в ужасе разбегаются. Ее честолюбие и жажду обогащения добродушный человек принимает за любовь. Дзиро Сано решает выкупить девушку у ее алчного хозяина и сделать главной гейшей. Череда трагических неудач и предательство той, кого он полюбил, ломают жизненное благополучие Дзиро, доводя его до саморазрушающей ненависти и жажды отмщения…
Akiba Sakyo
The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogunate.
A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes through and decides to lend a sword in hopes to rescue them.
The adventures of Aoi Shingo continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his father, the Shogun. However, his journey is disturbed by those who wish to claim his life. This is the third part of "THE 10 DUELS OF YOUNG SHINGO", following the first 2 parts (which were actually done as one movie). The tension mounts as young Shingo must face obstacles the like of which he had never before seen. And, can he avenge the death of his master? The man to whom he owes everything.
Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
Young geisha Kohana scrambles to realize her dream of bringing back her grandmother’s restaurant business.
Tsunokichi and Ken face off against a rival yakuza in Kyushu.
A woman diver in great peril is rescued by Shinji, a fisherman. But his deed is belittled by Takiko, another diver, as a rash act. Her attitude, however, is nothing but a cloak to hide her affection for him. Shinji, hard working and manly, becomes the focus of many yearning eyes and Seikichi, the boss' son, picks a quarrel with him and violent fight ensues in which Shinji kills a man in self-defense.
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Японский пацифист и социалист, неспособный противостоять ужасным последствиям отказа от военной службы по соображениям совести, преображается в результате своих попыток пойти на компромисс с требованиями Японии военного времени.
Heinosuke Horie
Картина повествует о драматических взаимоотношениях отца и его дочери, вышедшей замуж без согласия властного родителя.
Masahiro's father
Киёси Акияма вырос в бедной семье, его отец погиб, а мать, выбиваясь из сил, одна поднимает троих детей. Киёси ненавидит этот мир, он ненавидит работу, ненавидит бедность, ненавидит родителей, которые привели его в этот мир. На Киёси обращает внимание выходец из богатой семьи Масахиро Хасэ, он ещё студент, но познал все чёрные стороны этого мира. Киёси не понимает, почему Масахиро губит свою жизнь, ведь он не беден и ему незачем погружаться во всю эту грязь.
A group of rank-and-file Japanese soldiers are jailed for crimes against humanity, themselves victims of a nation refusing to bear its burdens as a whole.
Гоити Аикава — лучший ученик в классе. Он отдаёт всего себя учёбе, но обнищавшая самурайская семья не может обеспечить парню хорошее образование. И Гоити вынужден пойти учеником в магазин текстильных товаров.
В ночь воздушного налёта на Токио 24 мая 1945 года на развалинах встречаются молодые мужчина и женщина, Харуки Атомия и Матико Удзииэ. Вместе пережив бомбёжку в бомбоубежище, на утро молодые люди расстаются на мосту Сукия, пообещав друг другу встретиться на этом же месте через шесть месяцев, 24 ноября в 8 часов вечера. Прощаясь, они не назвали своих имен.
В назначенный день юноша приходит на мост один. Что-то помешало девушке исполнить своё обещание...
Born to a prestigious family, Natsuko is not impressed by any one of her suitors. Determined to spend her life serving god, she sets off to a convent in Hakodate, Hokkaido, and meets along the way a young bear-hunter with whom she begins an adventure.
The story of a father and two teenaged sons, and the rivalry between the two siblings as they begin to discover the attraction of girls.
It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
Inochi uruwashi
Asako works in a hostel for troubled young women. When a beautiful young girl is brought in one day after committing theft, Asako finds out from the older widow she works with that the new girl is undoubtedly her half-sister. When the younger sister suddenly flees on account of a misunderstanding, Asako makes up her mind to find the mother who deserted them both.
Head master
Интеллигентная токийская семья в конце Второй мировой войны вынуждена эвакуироваться в сельскую местность. Старший сын Итиро не хочет расставаться с любимой школой. Он утверждает, что хочет быть самостоятельным, и может прожить один. Мать с тяжелым сердцем оставляет сына в Токио, но и жизнь эвакуированных в окружении враждебных чужаков не дает никому ни спокойствия, ни облегчения.
По одноимённому роману Кунио Кисиды. Журналист Сигэо Наканума и его молодой коллега Рэнтаро Микуни расследуют исчезновение Ицуко, жены важного государственного чиновника. Наканума скрывает от коллеги, что 10 лет назад был знаком с Ицуко. В поисках беглянки Микуни отправляется в горы и знакомится с Микако, младшей сестрой Ицуко. Эта встреча переворачивает всю его жизнь.
Drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Directed by Daisuke Ito.
Jiro Koyanagi
Story of Jiro
Family of Love
This film begins with a teacher describing to his students how brave the crew was which died as result of Japan's first submarine accident. The film then follows two of the pupils, one becomes a submarine captain and the other designs submarines.
Saburō Takada transfers from a city to a very small school. The village children suspect that Saburō is actually Matasaburō, the wind sprite.
После отчаянного боя в роте остается 80 человек из 200. Командир ждет нового приказа о наступлении, и отправляет 5 разведчиков в расположение врага. Они должны вернуться живыми и доставить важные данные.
One of Uchida’s early sound films, Unending Advance is based on a curious story by Yasujiro Ozu, in which an examination of the quotidian problems of a middle-aged salaryman and his family segues into an idyllic dream of an implausible future. The surviving print, although incomplete, offers an essential glimpse into Uchida’s prewar period, when he was associated more with realist dramas than with the period films that dominated his work after the war.
The success story of a group of ronin who fights against traffickers during the Edo Tenpo period.
