Date of birth: 1929-04-09
Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
Known for: Acting
Also known as: 大川橋蔵, Hashizô Ôkawa , 二代目 大川橋蔵


1961-01-03
With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, w

1961-07-09
The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

1963-07-13
While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives hav

1961-06-11
Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the d

1957-09-29
The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series.

1957-12-28
Hashizo Okawa in the form of a courageous firefighter who confronts unscrupulous traders who make a

1957-07-02
Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies, he

1959-07-12
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a se

1964-01-15
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and roman

1962-03-21
In Tokugawa-era (1637) Shimabara, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against the shogunate with the

1955-12-28
Bored Hatamoto film #19

1957-05-12
Hanjiro of Kusama searches for his little sister Oyuki, who went missing after being desecrated by H

1964-12-12
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his supe

1983-08-25
Shimoda, Izu, the venerable Amimoto Onabe family is repeatedly harassed by the upstart Hotate family

1961-12-24
Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his

1962-07-13
Bunkichi disguises himself as a yakuza to solve a mysterious death.

1965-05-08
The story of an unusual friendship between a vagabond, masterless samurai and a magistrate.

1956-11-20

1960-02-07
Jidaigeki by Tai Kato
1958-10-14
This is the story of Gonpachi, a ronin who falls in love with the daughter of a man he had killed ma

1957-04-02
A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

1962-12-23
Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.

1958-04-30
When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan

1957-01-09
It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitemen

1962-12-01
A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con

1967-10-10
Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an investiga

1962-08-12
An injured Edo official is rescued by a vassal whose appearance is exactly like himself, and swears

1959-12-25
Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who pl

1961-03-28
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A f

1955-12-04
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.

1961-01-15
The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigato

1961-08-13
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals r

1964-12-24
Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.

1961-02-07
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro an

1961-04-25
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for po

1964-08-13
Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a plot

1965-02-13
A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.

1960-01-15
The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his efforts to

1960-07-10
The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with a

1960-01-03
While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and

1959-04-21
With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the wrath of

1959-11-01
Edo, 1703. Young Sugino, one of the 47 rōnin seeking revenge against lord Kira, who caused that his

1959-01-15
While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there bee

1959-06-09
A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the 13th ce

1959-08-09
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody sho

1958-01-03
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of per

1958-03-18
One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman,

1958-06-03
As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princess

1957-08-11
This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mi

1957-01-03
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of per

1957-11-17
Toyama Kinshiro, a commissioner from northern Edo, goes undercover to unravel the mystery behind a s

1964-01-09
A skilled assassin's services are called upon to put an end to the ugly turf battle between two yaku

1963-04-21
Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. A

1956-12-26
Toruhan, a king’s retainer, embarks on a journey to find a royal treasure that can only be revealed

1957-01-03
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held c

1957-01-09
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven cr

1963-11-20
This is one of the most powerfully effective ninja films that dispenses with the silly magic of earl

1962-11-11
Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a vendetta a

1960-04-16
Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword.

1961-05-03
Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.

1956-11-07
A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the disappearanc

1963-02-10
The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the

1959-01-03
In this film in the long running series, Tange Sazen and his friends are asked to guard a dragon-sha

1962-11-02
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.

1956-10-09
A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a

1964-03-12
In this exciting sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie Ukyunosuke On Patrol, his mission to aven

1962-01-14
A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.

1958-12-27
With the help of famous yakuza Jirocho, brave and quick tempered Eijiro takes revenge on the death o

1958-04-01
Kind hearted yakuza Hanjiro of Asama risks his life in saving his henchman Genjiro and his family.

1959-01-01
A young samurai learns that he is the illegitimate son of the Shogun. Hoping to reunite with his bir

1958-09-16
Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes from t

1960-09-18
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on

1964-05-23
After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest sword

1958-08-12
Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to

1959-05-05
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the

1965-03-07
Mondonosuke, a young sword student, has a bad dream about his sensei being killed in a duel.Conseque

1958-01-29
Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. H

1961-04-09
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defe

1956-02-25
As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Sho

1962-05-01
A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appea

1960-10-30
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his

1960-05-29
A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes thr

1961-09-23
Escaping the hustle and bustle of Edo, the Young Lord came to Oshima Island in Izu to take a vacatio

1963-01-03
When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kir

1959-09-20
A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "

1964-09-05
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greates

1962-10-12
Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.

1960-03-27
The adventures of Aoi Shingo continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his fat

1958-11-11
Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were collected as

1956-02-25
After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find

1956-06-21
Okawa Hashizo as 'Young Lord', the unlikely sleuth sets out to untangle the riddle of what went on a

1960-12-27
A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed

1957-03-04
A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a Shogu

1958-12-15
All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening a

1960-08-07
In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the

1960-07-31
One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as

1959-10-10
A story of revenge between two samurai families on the Igagoe Road. Araki Mataemon born in the provi

1956-10-17

1956-05-11

1965-08-01

1963-09-21

1966-03-10
A young samurai defends townsfolk from evil forces.

1957-05-28
Yata, a boatman from Edo who is manipulated by the conspiracy of the Dewa Rokugo clan, is the spitti