Озлившись на то, что юный Асано не хочет одаривать подарками представителей знати, старый церемониймейстер подставляет его, заставив вынуть меч из ножен в доме Сегуна. Асано делает харакири, а его клану суждено сгинуть. Но управляющий Оиси придумал план, благодаря которому можно не только спасти клан Асано, но и отомстить Сегунату, казнившему его хозяина.
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Magistrate Kinshiro fights with a group of villains plotting the assassination of the Shogun in Edo.
Shoki-no-Genpachi
From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side.
Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!
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.
Young girl Kichiza searches for her missing brother and the person responsible for the death of her parents.
Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?
Two siblings try to unveil the secrets behind a mysterious coin found at a murder scene.
Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582) was a major daimyo during the Warring State period of Japanese history. He was the second son of Oda Nobuhide, a deputy military governor with land holdings in Owari province. Nobunaga lived a life of continuous military conquest, eventually conquering a third of Japanese daimyo before his death in 1582. Telling the story of his rise to prominence as he leads an army of 4,000 men against the 40,000 troops of Lord Imagawa Yoshimoto to prevent the arrogant daimyo from crushing the Oda clan and taking control of the entire nation. From a newly restored anamorpic widescreen print, this is the ultimate warlord movie.
Early film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of raiders, Itaro of Asama was missing. With the courage of a lion he had gone off to face the enemy and settle the score all by himself. As a result he had to take the blame in place of Boss Shohei, and went off to adventures on his own.
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.
Tasuke stumbles across Kokichi, a distraught man whom having lost his fiancee to Lord Kawakatsu is ready to commit suicide. Tasuke learns that Kokichi's fiancee, Otoyo, was a chambermaid whom Kawakatsu abducted in order to make her his concubine and Tasuke feels compelled to right this wrong. Meanwhile Kawakatsu is dealing in black-market lumber and receiving kick-backs but unbeknownst to him he is under investigation by Lord Izu, one of the Shogun Elders. Will Tasuke be able to rescue Otoyo from the clutches of Lord Kawakatsu and can Lord Izu put an end to his money hungry evildoings.
In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his parents’ deaths.
Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen, Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends from his hide-out in the mountain, and heads to the city in spite of numerous dangers that await him there.
As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated. Yukihime, who was sent away to be raised by a yakuza family in Edo, returns home after many years to settle an old score.
Thanks to a secret message hidden on the two sacred swords Kaen and Suien, the samurai Genji Kurô (Nakamura Kinnosuke) found the hidden treasure of Lord Yoshitsune. When he gives a piece of the treasure to a couple of poor but honest people so they can pay their debts, it attracts the unwanted attention of several dishonest people, such as pirates, greedy merchants and rebels. While the government is fighting a battle for power against rebels and royalists, all want the treasure by any means possible.
The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life. However, his days of happiness are overshadowed by an upcoming duel with his fateful enemy Miyamoto Musashi.
Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.
История о зарождении конфликта между главными героями: убийстве Рёносукэ самурая Буннодзэ Уцуги, а затем и его жены, после чего брат погибшего, Хёма, становится кровным врагом Рёносукэ.
Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms for some while knowing full well that they are of classes that do not intermarry, but in time he broke down her resistance, for how could she help but love him. Political expedience puts the young hatamoto in the way of a marriage with a woman of his own station. This will cement family connections & see his family safely through a crisis, at a time when many clans were finding themselves abolished on any pretext.
In the mist of the warring age (Sengoku Era), the Kyushu based Hayato Clan is faced with a monumental battle to determine their survival.
Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy, Sarashina Danjo. Ten years later, Lord Ogata's only living heir, now a skilled ninja, uses sorcery to avenge the murders of his parents.
10th film in the series about Lord Mito. This time, Lord Mito uncovers a conspiracy in Naruto.
This 1956 adaptation of the novel with the same title puts more focus on the characters and their interactions than the previous version.
Kurodagochi Mamoru
Horror film directed by Masamitsu Igayama.
As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Shogun), pawned his family heirloom, a valuable Gosu plate for 100 ryo. When, of all occasions, Yokogawa Dewa came to visit and asked to see the Gosu plate on May 5th, Boy's Festival. Yamaoka then sent his steward to borrow the plate back, but the pawnbroker coldheartedly refused. He died soon thereafter of an unknown cause. Soon after that, two warehouses were broken into, but nothing was taken. When Detective Shokichi seeks the help of Young lord samurai, in solving these mysterious crimes that plague the town he takes the case and immediately surmises that the thief was looking for something special. Could the answer be hidden in the coffin of a deceased merchant who had his most valuable things buried with him. The tension mounts and the mystery deepens. Can Young lord solve the case?
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
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Бескомпромиссное и завораживающее завершение летописи доблестного пути Миямото Мусаси. Именитый защитник добра и справедливости намерен уйти на покой, но на горизонте вновь появляется тень его заклятого врага Сасаки Кодзиро. Тучи сгущаются над островом Ганрью, где великим самураям суждено сойтись в решающей битве…
Hijikata Toshizo
The mysterious black hooded man, Kurozukin, helps transport funds raised to fight against the government.
After the Onin War ended in 1477, Kyoto was left in ashes and the nation was in complete disorder. Bands of roving samurai called the "nobushi" terrorized the country under the leadership of Akagaki Genba and overthrew Mangetsu Castle in Tanba Province scattering the few survivors. Lord Niwa's two sons have been studying in China and return to Japan upon hearing of the tragedy in an attempt to restore the clan. On Mt. Oe they meet magician Kiri no Kojiro and try to enlist his aid. With touches of the supernatural and rousing sword-play can they succeed against the evil villains whose symbol is the skull mask?
Японский адмирал Исороку Ямамото — блестящий тактик и верный подданный императора. У него есть серьёзные опасения по поводу того, чтобы вести Японию к войне с Соединёнными Штатами. Ямамото выступает против нападения на Пёрл-Харбор, но его возражения отклоняют. И он ведёт свои войска в бой.
Hazama Jujiro
A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.
Togashi's Messenger
Япония. 1185 год. Надменные Хэки разбиты на море. Их победитель Миномото Есицунэ должен возвратиться в столицу после своих доблестных подвигов. Но Миномото Еримото, известный своей подозрительностью, поверил злословью вассала Киновара и решил убить Есицунэ — своего младшего брата. Объявленный вне закона по всей Японии Есицунэ и шесть его верных вассалов, переодевшись в монахов, пробираются на север по провинции Фудживара Кидихиро. Приблизившись к враждебной заставе Атака, они решают пересечь перевал…
Kensaku Kanbayashi
Japanese drama film.
After mastering swordsmanship at the dojo of Chiba Shusaku, and unable to serve a clan due to his illness, Hirate Miki becomes a ronin who winds up as bodyguard to Shigezo of Sasagawa leading up to an epic battle.
Jidai-geki about the life of Yasubei Nakayama, a famous ronin who did participate in the revenge against Lord Kira Yoshinaka as detailed in Japan's famous epic Chushingura
Detective Kawana
One Sunday morning, Toshio Esaki, a young dentist, wakes up in his clinic. It seems that he was drunk and spent the night in the clinic instead of going home. When he goes into the laboratory to get a drink of water, he finds a woman wearing a green striped Western-style dress lying there.
Melodrama by Kiyoshi Saeki
Yamada
Kaikû Tsukioka, high priest
Сугимото пытается вести праздный образ жизни, хотя в послевоенной Японии устранили все привилегии знатных семей, и фамильный герб больше никого не защищает. Поэтому жители в глаза называют этого пьяницу именем Сёсукэ Охара.
На землях замка Набэсима происходят странные вещи: люди напуганы криками страшной кошки, неизвестно откуда появляется доска для игры в го, которая становится причной раздоров и ссор, люди бесследно исчезают. Кто во всем этом повинен, призраки из иного мира или реальные злоумышленники, которые специально сеют панику и раздор?
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa
A film dealing with the comings and goings of individuals in the immediate postwar period.
Umetaro
Экранизация одноименного романа Масадзиро Кодзимы, опубликованного в 1946 году. Короку Кавакита оказался в сложном положении. Его преследует богатая Ранко Комаки, обещанная ему в жены, однако его сердце принадлежит скромной Тэруко Оэ. Пытаясь выбраться из сложной ситуации, каждый из них совершает множество ошибок, и ситуация запутывается всё сильнее. Злодеи пользуются их слабостью, и, похоже, выхода из этой ситуации нет никакого.
A pickpocket falls in with a group of prostitutes who have one strict rule: none of them may ever sleep with a man without taking his money — falling in love is forbidden.
Second Editor
A newly hired daily newspaper writer covering the society beat receives an assignment to cover Tokyo at night by walking and observing it. He gets into the right frame of mind by dressing the part as a vagrant with not a penny to his name. He gets into trouble ending up at the police station slammer overnight. He has no material to write about and, with his assignment unfulfilled, faces a cross editor.
Jidai-geki by Ryo Hagiwara
Lord for a Night is a 1946 Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
1946 Toho film directed by Kiyoshi Saeki
Nakamura Ichiemon
During the Warring States era, Hozoin Kakuzenbo and Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, being best friends, spend their days acquiring skills of the spear, sword and martial arts. Hozoin loses a series of matches with master swordsman Kozumi Ise-no-kami. Bitterly ashamed, Hozoin embarks on a journey, trying to perfect his skills. A few years later, Hozoin is ready and it's time for the ultimate showdown with Ise-no-kami!
Yujiro Toda
Продолжение похождений отважного дзюдоиста по имени Сугата Сансиро. На этот раз ему предстоит побороть новых соперников, включая белокожего волосатого боксёра, внешне, по мнению японцев, сильно похожего на обезьяну. Но герой сможет побороть всех противников, потому что его сила заключается не в ловкости тела, а в крепости духа.
Based on a short story by Dazai Osamu, produced under the national film law. The film's hero falls in love with the youngest daughter of a family he is visiting to arrange an engagement for his friend who has been drafted to fight in the war.
Kai Harada
Юный Синдзо Накамура завоевал любовь публики своей игрой, но глава труппы Яматоя ждет от него большего. Он хочет, чтобы молодой артист всей душой воспринял благородную миссию театра.
Однажды в городок неизвестно откуда приезжает странная семейка. Их дни наполнены радостью, простые вещи в их руках становятся источником счастья и покоя. Что ещё нужно людям в тяжелые годы войны...
Под руководством майора Китамуры кадеты младших классов усиленно тренируются до изнеможения. Г-н Мацуда и директор Такада, оба с Корейского полуострова, также приложили все силы, чтобы привить своим корейским ученикам японский характер. Мацуда-сенсей заботится об Эйко, чей брат ушел добровольцем, но Эйко не может подойти к Мацуде из-за своих семейных обязанностей. Когда было объявлено, что приказ о призыве вступит в силу и в Корее, кадеты стиснули зубы в надежде стать солдатами императорской армии и продолжили обучение.
Manager Okami
Set in wartime at the Yawata Steel Works in Tobata, Yawata, and Kokura cities in Fukuoka Prefecture, the film depicts people taking on the evil blast furnaces that prevent increased production. The film was shot on location at the actual Yawata Steel Works for an extended period of time, and special effects were created using a miniature blast furnace that closely reproduces the actual one.
Фильм агитационной направленности снят по заказу Военно-морского Флота. В фильме подробно показана подготовка юных лётчиков Ёкарэн, которые в первую очередь стремились стать камикадзэ. Всё население восхищается их подвигом. Учителя и командиры относятся к ним как к сыновьям.
A sixteen-year-old who had been living on her own since her mother died, frequently gets in trouble with the police. She gets sent to an "institute" for young girls in the countryside. There the residents grow their own food, cook and clean for themselves, and are taught language, music, and sewing. While there the young girl slowly begins to form friendships and come out of her shell.
Yujiro Toda
Фильм повествует о развитии дзюдо в Японии конца 19-го века. В центре сюжета — молодой человек Сугата Сансиро, прибывший в большой город с целью изучать боевые искусства. Сначала он попадает в школу джиу-джитсу, но после того, как видит, что его новый наставник устраивает на своего конкурента — легендарного учителя дзюдо Сюгоро Яно подлую засаду и с позором оказывается повергнут им, Сугата упрашивает Яно взять его в ученики. Однако, путь воина, тернист и сложен не только своими физическими нагрузками, но и твёрдым моральным кодексом, подчинения которому требует Сюгоро Яно от своих учеников. Однажды из-за юношеской горячности преступив его, Сугата прыгает в пруд, повинуясь повелению учителя: «Умри!», и проводит в ледяной воде целую ночь. На рассвете он видит, как над поверхностью воды распускается цветок лотоса…
War-time jidaigeki by Eisuke Takizawa. Didn't find anything about it online, but Takizawa was a well-regarded director in his time. Akira Kurosawa worked as A.D. on several of his films.
A 1942 film.
A bizarre murder at a hot springs resort threatens to disrupt an Edo detective's (Hasegawa) vacation. When his hot-blooded wife (Yamada) starts snooping around, however, he finds himself reluctantly drawn in to the case.
Hambei
This epic depicts the battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. The focus of the story is the struggle by the unit leader in charge of the main supply wagons and the supply troops to transport materiel to the Uesugi army. To this are added episodes involving an itinerant woman.
This movie is presumed to be lost.
Jurobei, a kaisen tonya (wholesaler in port) in Awa, was wronged and killed on the day of the Dance Festival by the evil merchant & the chamberlin. His brother (Kazuo Hasegawa) vowed vengeance on the day of his brother's death. So every year the villains are worried during the Awa Dance Festival (which is part of the Obon festival), but nothing has ever happened, until seven years later...
Honda Kozuke-no-suke Masazumi
A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing somewhat against type).
Ine Onoda, the eldest daughter of a poor family of farmers, raises a colt from birth and comes to love the horse dearly. When the horse is grown, the government orders it auctioned and sold to the army. Ine struggles to prevent the sale.
Feature film.
Shichiemon Ichikawa - the Troupe Manager
This film depicts a troupe of wandering kabuki players traveling through rural Japan.
Jidaigeki from 1940
История о подготовке молодых японских пилотов в Маньчжурии и внутренней Монголии, их повседневной жизни и дальнейшем боевом опыте в Китае.
9th directorial work by Yamamoto Satsuo.
Part two of two.
Iwata
Two young girls, Nobiko and Tomiko, go to the same school. The less fortunate girl Nobiko is one of the top students, while the rich girl Tomiko is not. At one time Tomiko's father was quite fond of Nobuko's mother.
ENS Maeda
This film attempts to reconstruct the tension of the Battle of Shanghai through an episode in an understated way, introducting its story in a documentary mode. In the film story, Japan's marine regiment protects Japanese residents and Chinese refugees-women and young children-from rampant street fighting, Shanhai Rikusentai unsparingly uses its first eight minutes for an official-mannered self-justification of the war. From the viewpoint of explaining Japan's military operation,the narration refers to the city s spatial division in sync with maps on screen.
Japanese film.
The film recounts the tragedy of a young outlaw.
Prewar jidaigeki starring Denjiro Okochi
Kitamura
Сосюн Котияма - знаменитый мошенник и авантюрист, переодетый монахом. Он обманом заставляет богатых самураев расставаться со своими деньгами.
The sequel to the 1935 film Great Bodhisattva Pass
1930s Japanese film.
A tragic period film about a gangster who comes out of prison and finds it hard to find a place again in society.
Shichibei
A man gets rid of a cheap pot without knowing it contains a map to a treasure. As word spreads, many join in hunting it.
Final installment of the Okochi / Arai / Yamanaka Mito Komon series and just as good as the others (a good deal longer, as well). Again, this film like the other two is similar in tone and spirit to the Yamanaka Tange Sazen film and would appeal to fans of that film.
Japanese historical film.
Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō. Again scripted by the legendary Yamanaka Sadao
A lost film that tells a story of Jirokichi, a notorious thief
Jirokichi the Rat is a notorious thief. While on the run from the law, he discovers an unexpectedly honourable side of himself, and maybe some form of redemption.
A lost film telling a story of Jirokichi the Rat, a notorious thief
