1961-01-03
Overview: The first work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the original work of Tatsuro Jinde. Kasumi Ippei is a popular ronin actor, and when he is not on stage he is investigating intricate crimes, in this film Ippei will solve the abduction of seven beautiful young girls.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-03
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1962-02-14
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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1962-04-08
Overview: The 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.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-08
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1962-04-17
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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1959-07-11
Overview: This horror tale relates the consequences of a Japanese legend which tells of a man who has to betray his wife in order to achieve power.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-11
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1958-07-13
Overview: The descendant of the servant of a cruel and vicious samurai returns to the town where she was born, only to find that a cat who is possessed by the spirits of those murdered by the samurai is trying to kill her.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-13
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1956-08-22
Overview: 1956 Japanese film, originally released in three parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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1959-08-04
Overview: Sashichi investigates the mysterious murders of four beauties, all of whom were stabbed in the chest.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-04
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1959-12-13
Overview: This time around, Sashichi is investigating a case of serial murders believed to be perpetrated by a giant bear.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-13
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1962-05-09
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-09
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1960-08-27
Overview: Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-27
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1961-02-02
Overview: Jidaigeki by Tai Kato
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-02
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1954-12-08
Overview: First part - Edo at the end of the Edo period, when the wind and clouds were rising rapidly - The people gathered at Kiba late at night are Shinnojo Hosoki, a loyal loyalist to the king, who has organized a gang of thieves for the king and works behind the scenes.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-08
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1957-12-03
Overview: Harada Kai, the Date clan's Chamberlain attempts to take power from the lord himself.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-03
Popularity:
1961-06-17
Overview: Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-17
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1959-01-15
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-15
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1958-11-08
Overview: Japanese film, originally released in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-08
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1959-03-14
Overview: 1959 Japanese film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-14
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1959-12-27
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-27
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1959-04-29
Overview: For the poor, Edo is Hell on Earth, starving under the rule of Tanuma Okitsugi, corrupt councilor to the shogun. But the courageous vagabond called “Kageboshi” (Shadow Avenger), will fight for the common folk, robbing the rich so the people will have rice. Tanuma’s henchmen will hire an evil swordsman to pose as Kageboshi, starting a wave of murder, kidnapping and robbery, searching for two antique sword-guards that will reveal the hiding place of a fortune in buried gold. But who will claim the gold? The poor of Edo, or the conniving Tanuma? Only Kageboshi’s flashing sword, tearing through Tanuma’s bloodthirsty minions, can forestall his wicked schemes.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-29
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1958-10-19
Overview: Japanese drama film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-19
Popularity:
1961-04-09
Overview: What will become of Sakon's lover, Shiragiku, who has been abducted to the Matsunaga Danjo residence? What about Benigiku and the others, whose souls have been extracted and who are heading to Mt. Hitokoi? And when will the three treasures of Peacock Castle be gathered? Filled with mystery and bringing with it dreams, the thrilling battle between the righteous young man and the sorcerer reaches an increasingly climax.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-09
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1961-04-18
Overview: The righteous young men, who were separated by the all-out attack of sorcery, are saved by the friendship of a young Sengoku warlord, and now launch an all-out attack on Gondayu, who has usurped the regent's position. An exciting and heated battle unfolds. This is the grand finale of a golden period drama that mobilizes all the popular youth stars.
Genres: Drama Fantasy History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-18
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1956-07-11
Overview: A yakuza boss and his right-hand, Hawasaki, escape from prison. the film concentrates on their relationship, emphasizing loyalty and thier eventual betrayal, enroute they get involved in money trafficking, a cop killing and horse racing scams before the inevitable tragic ending. A patch-work production.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-11
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1978-04-15
Overview: A junior high school teacher is raped by several students inside the school.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-04-15
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1958-03-14
Overview:
Genres: History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-14
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1961-12-06
Overview: Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-06
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1982-10-29
Overview: Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time it is a woman carrying a young infant who he encounters on the road that leads him into a tale of violence, intrigue and a village in uproar. A great story and cool action scenes, a movie not to be missed!
Genres: Drama Action TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-10-29
Popularity:
1961-01-09
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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1956-08-22
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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1961-03-28
Overview: A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
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