Morning Breeze in Edo
Nov 29, 1960Le seul survivant d'un naufrage cherche à savoir où se trouvent les membres de la famille de ses amis disparus à Edo.
Kunio Hikita
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大江戸の鷹
Apr 11, 1962
任侠東海道
Jan 03, 1958An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
Drama
懲役十八年
Feb 24, 1967A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a gangster, but their paths cross again as they both fall in love with the same woman.
Drama
江戸っ子判官とふり袖小僧
Jul 25, 1959It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
Action
日本暗黒街
Aug 26, 1966
任侠魚河岸の石松
Nov 23, 1967Matsukichi, a worker at a fish market, tries to settle the business between the two competitors on his turf.
あべこべ道中
May 09, 1962
さいころ奉行
Apr 18, 1961Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!
Action
直八子供旅
Feb 25, 1958
国定忠治
Aug 27, 1958Kunisada 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.
Adventure
浪花の恋の物語
Sep 13, 1959The adopted son of an Osaka courier falls in love with a prostitute and, discovering that she is about to be purchased by a client, steals money from his employer to redeem her. Hunted criminals, the two young lovers take flight to Yamato, but, as in Chikamatsu's other domestic tragedies of love and duty (known as sewamono), they must be pursued and their passion destroyed by death. Favourite Uchida themes, such as the indenturing of a prostitute , and his characteristic emphasis on performance and theatrical artifice re-emerge here; but the daring device of having Chikamatsu appear as a character - not unlike having Shakespeare interpolated into a film adaptation of one of his plays - is just one of many surprises this remarkable film holds. “Extraordinary” (Donald Richie).
Romance
二発目は地獄行きだぜ
Jan 27, 1960
裏切者は地獄だぜ
Dec 23, 1962
水戸黄門
Aug 07, 1960In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.
日本侠客伝 関東篇
Aug 12, 1965Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
Action
兄弟仁義 関東命知らず
Aug 12, 1967Saburo Kitajima, one of Japan’s most famous Enka singers, returns in the fifth of the Kyodai Jingi series. During the early 20th century, Ryuji from Asakusa, a wandering yakuza, joins the Narumi Family in Yokohama. However, when he confronts Shiotaro, the head of the rival family, Ryuji takes a liking to him. He ends up leaving his current family, and becomes close to Shiotaro like brothers swearing to become a full-fledged yakuza.
Drama
Lady Yakuza 1 - La pivoine rouge
Sep 14, 1968Alors que Ryuko, fille du chef du clan Yano, prépare ses noces, son père est trahi et assassiné. Renonçant à son destin de femme, Ryuko prend la décision de marcher sur les traces de son père en assumant sa succession comme chef de clan. Tatouée de fleurs rouges comme le sang, elle part sur les routes du Japon pour s'aguerrir, s'initier aux pratiques yakuza et venger son père. Devenue une célèbre joueuse itinérante surnommée Oryu la pivoine rouge, elle fait la connaissance de Katagiri, un yakuza solitaire marqué par un terrible secret...
Drama
Les 13 tueurs
Dec 07, 1963Un groupe d'assassins se réunit pour une mission suicide dans le but de tuer un seigneur cruel.
Adventure
Kiba, l'enfer des sabres
May 13, 1967Kiba "Le loup enragé" s'interpose pour empêcher les membres d'une école de samouraïs de violer une jeune fille. Défié par le chef de la bande, Kiba accepte le combat. Mais il s'est également engagé à escorter un convoi de prisonniers, dont un dénommé Magobei, se trouve être le sosie de son propre père. Fasciné par cette ressemblance, Kiba se laisse manipuler par Magobei, qui le persuade de l'aider à prendre possession d'une mine d'or. A mesure que le brigand dévoile ses réelles intentions et son absence de scrupules, Kiba se trouve déchiré entre son sens de l'honneur et la sympathie naturelle qu'il éprouve pour ce visage si cruellement familier.
Action
Les Onze guerriers du devoir
Dec 16, 1967Lors d’une chasse au cerf, un haut dignitaire royal venant d’Edo, tue d’une flèche dans le dos un fermier trop lent à s’écarter de son chemin. Puis il blesse grièvement d’une flèche dans l’œil le daimyo local (seigneur du fief) venu protester contre la première agression. La rudesse et la cruauté du tyran va susciter la haine chez certains membres du clan, qui vont s’organiser pour le piéger et le tuer. Son fidèle serviteur, commandant des troupes, va se battre jusqu’au bout pour défendre ce chef qu’il juge pourtant bien inhumain.
Action
黒の盗賊
Dec 24, 1964Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.
Action
多羅尾伴内 七つの顔の男だぜ
Apr 26, 1960Detective Tarao investigates the deaths of police officers who were involved in solving a kidnapping case.
Mystery
