Afraid to Die

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on crimi

The Song Lantern

The title of the film reflects the custom of writing poems and lyrics on paper lanterns. The film t

Ojo-kichiza

Giants and Toys

Nishi is an advertising executive for a caramel company that is planning to launch a new product, in

Kodokan Under a Morning Moon

The picture tells of a tremendous conflict between ju-jitsu, an aggressive art practiced by vicious

The Ladder of Success

A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) s

Sisters of Gion

The Crowded Train

Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing

Undercurrent

In Kyoto a young kimono maker with traditional ideas gets involved with a married professor.

An Osaka Story

A poor peasant, after years of scraping, becomes a rich and powerful Osaka merchant. Mizoguchi Kenji

Okoto and Sasuke

One of Kinugasa's last films--based on the story by Tanizaki Jun'ichirō.

Chance Meeting

Aya successfully stages a fashion show in Osaka and in the train on her way home to Tokyo accidental

Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the T

Wakôdo no uta

Tainted Flowers

Black Test Car

Two car manufacturers spy on each other to try to find out details and prices of a new sports car ea

Itohan Monogatari

Based on the original work by Shuji Hojo, Itohan Monogatari depicts the fate of a clumsy and kind-he

Mangorō Tengu

Bad Reputation Returns

A Storm Zone

Morning Whistling

Mother

The Judo Champ

When Shinsuke returns to Kyushu from the Russo-Japanese War he finds his Judo school hall neglected

Daiei Studio is Bustling

A studio introduction version for Daiei Stars.

Ashita kara otona da

1960 Japanese movie

Jōen

1959 Japanese movie