Ikuo Oka
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きさらぎ無双剣
Apr 08, 1962The story concerns the efforts of seven master swordsman who join together to protect the new inexperienced Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune from the evil plans of the Owari Clan's corrupt Lord. It's a colorful bunch, a drunk samurai, a master thief, a sword instructor and a Lord who is disguised as a ronin since it is an executable offense for a lord to wander outside of their domain without permission. As the Chief Magistrate becomes suspicious of the Owari plot to send men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot he begins to investigate the rumors. He soon calls upon the Lord of Mikazuki Castle and the Shogun's best friend to help thwart the evil ambitions and battle the rouge swordsman hired by the Owari Clan.
Action
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
旗本退屈男 謎の大文字
Jun 28, 1959Master swordsman and loyal vassal Saotome Mondonosuke goes on a mission to find a missing princess.
Drama
男度胸のあやめ笠
Jun 24, 1962
よか稚児ざくら 馬上の若武者
Jul 08, 1962
Flowers on the Road
Jan 21, 1961Yae et Kiku, filles de drapiers d'Edo, se rendent à Kyoto à la place de leurs pères malades pour s'occuper de certaines affaires. Leurs deux pères, qui sont des amis de longue date, sont tombés malades en même temps et ne peuvent pas faire confiance à leurs employés incompétents pour faire le voyage à leur place.
Comedy
花まつり男道中
Jan 29, 1957
花吹雪男祭り
Nov 29, 1952
旗本退屈男 謎の百万両
Aug 31, 1954
牢獄の花嫁
Aug 29, 1955
御金蔵破り
Aug 13, 1964Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a plot to steal government gold from the Shogun's vault. A tough fighter, he has to show his ability in order to keep from getting himself killed by the prisoners, too. Co-starring some of the biggest name in movies at the time, including Kataoka Chiezo and Tanba Tetsuro this film is loaded with surprises. From the opening moments when prisoners carry out their own form of justice, killing a crooked ex-constable, it is clear that this is the work of a visionary filmmaker.
Action
照る日くもる日
Apr 26, 1960
風流使者 天下無双の剣
May 05, 1959Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
富士に立つ影
Oct 29, 1957The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
Drama
天保六花撰 地獄の花道
May 03, 1960When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist.
Action
大菩薩峠 第二部 壬生と島原の巻／三輪神杉の巻
Jun 03, 1953The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Action
旗本退屈男 謎の七色御殿
Aug 01, 1961A 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?
Mystery
葵の暴れん坊
Jun 11, 1961A 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.
大名囃子
Mar 13, 1957
大名囃子 後篇
Mar 27, 1957
あらくれ大名
Feb 14, 1960
夜霧の上州路
Apr 06, 1963Okinu, the beautiful daughter of a feudal lord, discovers her true identity and leaves her lavish life behind to avenge her birth father's death.
八百万石に挑む男
Sep 13, 1961A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?
Drama
