Hideo Higashi
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Sasaki Kojiro
1957-10-22
Sasaki Kojiro
Overview: Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-22
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旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
1956-07-12
旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
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Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-12
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A Chivalrous Spirit
1958-01-03
A Chivalrous Spirit
Overview: An 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.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-03
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The Edo Official and Apprentice
1959-07-25
The Edo Official and Apprentice
Overview: It'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!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-25
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Red peonies on the skin
1957-07-02
Red peonies on the skin
Overview: Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies, he helps his younger brother who is caught up in a conflict with Hatamoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-02
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Lofty Ambitions
1957-02-12
Lofty Ambitions
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-12
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続南国太平記 薩南の嵐
1954-02-03
続南国太平記 薩南の嵐
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-02-03
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The Kuroda Affair
1956-01-08
The Kuroda Affair
Overview: This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-08
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直八子供旅
1958-02-25
直八子供旅
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-25
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Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
1959-09-13
Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Overview: 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).
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-13
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神変美女桜
1956-12-11
神変美女桜
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-11
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Shadow Over Fuji
1957-10-29
Shadow Over Fuji
Overview: The 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!
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-29
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Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji
1955-02-27
Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji
Overview: Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpachi – and the various people they meet on their journey, including a policeman in pursuit of a thief, a young child and a woman who is to be sold into prostitution.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-02-27
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Ninja's Weapon
1956-10-31
Ninja's Weapon
Overview: During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy, Sarashina Danjo. Ten years later, Lord Ogata's only living heir, now a skilled ninja, uses sorcery to avenge the murders of his parents.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-31
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The Medicine Case
1959-09-30
The Medicine Case
Overview: Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-30
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Happily Tied to the Road
1959-04-21
Happily Tied to the Road
Overview: With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the wrath of Boss Jirotaro who has been terrorizing travelers along the route through his territory. When Hanjiro steps in to gamble with him one-on-one it leads to a deadly vendetta that will show no mercy. Along the way Hanjiro is called upon to help sisters with no one else to depend on. Will the feud end in tragedy, or can the honest wanderer prevail against the bloodlust of an angry yakuza boss whom he had scarred for life?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-21
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The Lord Takes a Bride
1957-04-02
The Lord Takes a Bride
Overview: Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie!
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-02
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Eight Brave Brothers
1959-08-11
Eight Brave Brothers
Overview: This remake of Satomi Hakkenden is the most requested of all Toei movies and features some of the greatest special effects ever filmed. Set in the mountains of Awa Province, a monster bat from the heavens, a monster eagle from the clouds, a killer amphibian man, and a fire-breathing monster serpent! Mean-while being protected by the black magic of two sorceresses, the army of Ogigayatsu Sadamasa surges on! Young Satomi Yoshimichi stands up to the onslaught in defense of peace and happiness. As incarnates of the loyal family canine Yatsufusa, eight young warriors are bound by eight mystical beads of virtue. These are the adventures of eight warrior brothers, Satomi Hakkenden!
Genres: Horror Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-11
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