Kaoru Kyōmachi

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浪花の恋の物語
5.7

浪花の恋の物語

Sep 13, 1959
The 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
赤い影法師
6.4

赤い影法師

Dec 24, 1961
Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.
Action
博徒
10

博徒

Jul 11, 1964
The main character Tachibana Isaburo is released from prison and discovers that his boss is dead. He is offered to become the leader of the group, but refuses. A young fashion villain, a Yakuza boss wants to get into politics. He makes a deal with the Osaka Railway Company, leaving many poor people homeless. Tachibana engages in a fierce battle with villains for the poor.
Crime
御金蔵破り
6.5

御金蔵破り

Aug 13, 1964
Okawa 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
Le Lac des larmes
6.5

Le Lac des larmes

Nov 13, 1966
En 1926 à Nishiyama, petit village jouxtant le lac Biwa au Japon, Saku, une jeune fille qui fabrique des cordes de shamisen, instrument de musique japonais, est amoureuse d'un de ses collègues. Mais lorsqu'elle se rend au lac Yogo dans la préfecture de Shiga pour devenir l'élève d'un célèbre maitre de musique, ce dernier l'oblige à se donner à lui.
Romance