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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower
1957-09-21
The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, al
Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight
1957-06-18
In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil
1957-12-28
The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.
Undercurrent
1956-09-12
In Kyoto a young kimono maker with traditional ideas gets involved with a married professor.
Island of Horrors
1949-11-20
Kindaichi challenges the mystery of an incident in which three sisters were killed one after the oth
Bored Hatamoto Detective, Part 2: Poisoning of the Demon Lord
1950-10-07
Bored Hatamoto movie #11
Lofty Ambitions
1957-02-12
素浪人日和
1954-06-01
At the Fugenji temple in Koishikawa, Edo, a memorial service for the 49th day after the passing of K
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5
1954-06-29
The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkende
Gokumon Jima: Kaimei Hen
1949-12-05
Sequel to "Island of Horrors" (獄門島, 1949).
The Man From Chungking
1943-11-11
Mysterious incident at a secret factory! Important documents lost! What is the true identity of the
Shogun's Holiday
1958-02-12
During the reign of Hidetada, the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, the advisor Okubo Hikozaemo
Kaiketsu kuro zukin
1953-11-29
First film of the The Black Hooded Man series.
The Swamp
1956-07-05
A man’s wife dies in a swamp. Her ghost returns to haunt him.
ふり袖小天狗
1955-11-22
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3
1954-06-15
The third part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyo
The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge
1954-04-07
The second part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of a
The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge
1954-04-20
The final, third part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the reveng
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
1952-09-07
Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato.
Chronicle of the Bulbul
1952-10-23
Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato
豪快三人男
1951-05-05
In the midst of the Siege of Osaka in the Sengoku period, a thrilling tale unfolds featuring a trio
G-men of Japan 3: Fearless Counterattack
1951-06-15
A man with two identical faces challenges the wicked and lawless escaped prisoner to an unsuitable b
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
1954-05-31
The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyo
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 2
1954-06-08
The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyo
Umi o yobu koe
1945-10-25
1945 Japanese movie
誰よりも金を愛す
1961-02-02
Japanese comedy film.
Achako's Notebook of Youth: Tokyo
1952-08-28
Japanese comedy film.
Otōsan wa Ohitoyoshi
1955-09-06
A frenzy of goodwill, tears, laughter, and a lot of fun, caused by thirteen children under the guise
Bored Hatamoto: The Demon of Chinatown
1951-09-07
Bored Hatamoto movie #12
Floating Vessel
1957-04-29
Floating Vessel (源氏物語 浮舟 , Ukifune) is a 1957 color Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. Dr
Akadô Suzunosuke
1957-05-21
First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of h
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
1958-03-11
Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other de
White Snake Woman
1958-06-15
While transporting a bride-to-be in a closed carriage (kago) while during a thunderstorm, a group of
A Warrior's Flute
1955-12-04
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
Case of a Young Lord 1
1956-02-25
As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Sho
The Killing of Otsuya
1951-02-17
Gyakushû Orochimaru
1955-01-29
An early fantasy film starring Tomisaburô Wakayama.
A Gang of Five
1955-01-15
A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.
Travels of Lord Mito: The Phantom Cat
1956-07-12
In Numada, Jyoshu, Seijun's mistress dies a horrible death at the hands of a gang of vicious vassals
Case of a Young Lord 2
1956-02-25
After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find
A Secret Night
1959-01-09
Yaji Kita Cat Ghost Road
1949-10-20
Film about Ghost-cat.
The Master of the Sword Dance
1956-02-11
The film tells the story of a young nobleman who finds himself alone in the midst of turmoil in his
Yatsuhaka-mura
1951-11-02
Original work by Yokomizo Seishi. The third part of Kindaichi Kosuke's story, which was collected by