Hanzô Kataoka

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Yakuza of Seki
8.5

Yakuza of Seki

Nov 20, 1963
A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he rescues a young girl, Osayo, whose father entrusts her to him with his dying wish. To honor his promise to Osayo's deceased father, Yatappe brings her to safety, and from a distance keeps a watchful eye on her well being.
Action
股旅 三人やくざ
7.8
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s life. Part 1: A man is on the run after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his Boss. He must make a life or death decision as he is asked to protect a gang from attack. Part 2: A pair of gamblers chased out of a crooked game must fight not only their pursuers, but the ghosts of their pasts as well. Part 3: A wanderer who wants to live according to the Yakuza Code, but is not sure that he can do so when asked to save a town from an evil official.
Action
次郎長三国志‎
6

次郎長三国志‎

Oct 19, 1963
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
A deux sabres
7

A deux sabres

Aug 14, 1963
Troisième volet de la série de films consacrés au légendaire samouraï Miyamoto Musashi, réalisés par Tomu Uchida
Action
Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
6
Une princesse d'un indigne clan et de son fidèle serviteur souhaite effacer leur nom de famille. Un rival du clan veut détruire la famille Yagyû. Seul le maître épéiste, Yagyû Jûbei se trouve sur leur chemin. Quel est le secret caché dans les parchemins ?
反逆児
6.4

反逆児

Nov 08, 1961
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
Drama
四谷怪談
6

四谷怪談

Jul 01, 1959
In one of Japan's most frequently-told ghost stories, a murdered wife returns in an act of vengeance.
Drama
La Vengeance
7.5

La Vengeance

Nov 01, 1964
Après avoir tué un officier de haut rang lors d'un duel illégal, un samouraï de bas rang est déclaré fou et est défié en duel par le clan auquel appartenait son adversaire mort.
Drama
真田風雲録
5.8

真田風雲録

Dec 11, 1963
Osaka in the early 1600s, aftermath of the historical Battle of Sekigahara; a group of orphan children are wandering through the battlefield scavenging for armour when they encounter a young boy named Sasuke with magical powers he says came from a meteor that crashed onto the Earth…
Fantasy
Warrior of the Wind
6.7

Warrior of the Wind

Jan 15, 1964
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!
History
La Légende de Miyamoto Musashi
7.3
Premier volet des six films consacrés au légendaire samouraï Miyamoto Musashi qui, doué d'une force extraordinaire, choisit la voie du sabre et commence un long apprentissage fait d'ascétisme et de duels à mort.
History
Le Duel de l'aube
7.3

Le Duel de l'aube

Sep 04, 1965
Cinquième volet de la série de films consacrés au légendaire samouraï Miyamoto Musashi, réalisés par Tomu Uchida
Action
次郎長と小天狗 殴り込み甲州路
5
In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.
孤剣は折れず 月影一刀流
6
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
Action
徳川家康
8.2

徳川家康

Jan 03, 1965
In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.
Drama