Akira Suzuki Movie Trailers

One Bowl of Kakesoba Trailer (1992)

15 February 1992

Set in Sapporo during the oil crisis of the early '70s, the film centers on the Hokkaitei soba stand run by a stoic patriarch and his perky wife.

Gate of Youth 2 Trailer (1982)

23 January 1982

Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.

Blood for Blood Trailer (1971)

10 June 1971

The Akiba and Shimura crime families run the streets of “K City”. With the construction of new buildings and new factories underway, the city has sprouted into a boomtown and business is good.

Eros School: Feels So Good Trailer (1977)

01 October 1977

A delinquent transfer student calling himself Ryu the Rapist and his pet pig ravages his way through the female student body of a high school.

Luminous Woman Trailer (1987)

24 October 1987

A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.

Inn of the Floating Weeds Trailer (1957)

09 January 1957

Young gangster wannabe is framed for a murder and sent to prison.

Rainbow Kids Trailer (1991)

15 January 1991

A wealthy matriarch is kidnapped by a gang of three. She is insulted by the amount of money they propose to demand as ransom, and a strange interchange of roles takes place.

Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels, who has for years succeeded at hiding the true extent of his assets from the Japanese authorities.

The Flame of Devotion Trailer (1964)

22 November 1964

The tragic tale of Kiyono, a young woman from the mountain who fell in love with Takuji, a fisherman's son, and her devotion to him during a time of war.

A Warm Misty Night Trailer (1967)

11 March 1967

When Toru Sagara (Yujiro Ishihara) returns home from a foreign cargo route, he proposes to his beloved girlfriend Akiko (Ruriko Asaoka).

Someday, Someone Will Be Killed Trailer (1984)

10 October 1984

While trying to search for her missing father, Atsuko Moriya meets a group of outcasts that help her.

Women Who Do Not Divorce Trailer (1986)

25 October 1986

Keiichi (Kenichi Hagiwara) is a weather man. He gets involved with two married women, Yoshiko (Mitsuko Baisho) and Miyoko (Chieko Baisho).

Branded to Kill Trailer (1967)

15 June 1967

After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.

Panic in High School Trailer (1978)

19 August 1978

A high school student rallies his classmates into rebelling violently when the administration refuses to take responsibility for the suicide of one of the students.

The Woman with Red Hair Trailer (1979)

17 February 1979

Junko Miyashita plays a mysterious hitchhiker picked up by a brute of a construction worker named Kenzo who takes her back to his run-down and cramped apartment in a not so good part of town.

Angel Guts: Nami Trailer (1979)

07 July 1979

While investigating stories of rape for a magazine article, a determined but callous reporter becomes perversely aroused as she meets the women who are suffering through the horror of their experiences.

Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion Trailer (1992)

16 May 1992

An upscale Japanese hotel hires Mahiru Inoue, a lawyer adept at dealing with the Yakuza, to help them rid their hotel of the local gangsters so they can get a contract for a meeting of important foreign officials.

Antarctica Trailer (1983)

23 July 1983

Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.

August: Scent of Eros Trailer (1972)

16 August 1972

A department store girl is robbed of her cash register by a boy, but for some reason she cannot forget the boy's mysterious eyes, and time passes.

Story of a Prostitute Trailer (1965)

27 February 1965

Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate.

Crossroad Trailer (1956)

14 March 1956

Ise, a successful entrepreneur, accidentally murders his lunatic wife after he is spotted having an affair with his secretary, Harumi.

I'll Never Cry! Trailer (1966)

29 October 1966

The rehabilitation of a delinquent on leaving reformatory. Her redemption comes through a boy in a wheelchair; by his rehabilitation, growing comes in courage along with her patient, she grows by finding meaning in her own existence.

The Silk Road Trailer (1988)

25 June 1988

In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road.

Let Him Rest in Peace Trailer (1985)

14 June 1985

A man returns to his seaside roots to confront a yakuza boss. Along the way, he charms young men, softens a hard woman and busts a few heads.

Detective Story Trailer (1983)

16 July 1983

A private detective and a college student find themselves in hot water while investigating the murder of a night club owner.

Fossilized Wilderness Trailer (1982)

17 April 1982

Detective Nishina Sosuke, the director of the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division 1, is suddenly attacked by a trio of men at his apartment at midnight.

Female Teacher: Cherry Boy Hunt Trailer (1976)

06 March 1976

Hikaru is a female teacher at an all boy's high school. Yata is a mysterious student who transfers from another school.

An Unforgettable Affair Trailer (1978)

03 June 1978

Toshihiko, a high school boy, hates Kozo, his father, enough to kill him. His mother had lived in terror of him and, at last, broken in spirit, she had left and her pitiful departing figure is still seared in Toshihiko's mind.

Living by Karate Trailer (1961)

16 April 1961

Wada Kōji is a chivalrous young man who leads a group of youths that take on a yakuza boss.

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness Trailer (1977)

21 May 1977

A rookie golfer must cope with the stress of fame after a marketing executive transforms her into a sports celebrity.

Satan's Town Trailer (1956)

11 July 1956

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.

High School Teacher: Maturing Trailer (1985)

15 January 1985

A female highschool teacher must deal with sexual harrassment from her students and being trapped in a love triangle with two men, neither of whom has any interest in marrying her.

Distant Thunder Trailer (1981)

23 October 1981

A young man living on growing tomatoes in a greenhouse in a residential area. Tomato cultivation is as doomed as his personal life where he tries to keep alive his romance with the eccentric Kaede and parents selected fiancee Ayako.

Supermarket Woman Trailer (1996)

15 June 1996

A struggling Japanese neighborhood supermarket manager chances upon an old classmate, who has plenty of ideas for revitalizing his business.

Born Under Crossed Stars Trailer (1965)

25 August 1965

A young man with a strong sense of justice is torn between two girls: the flighty Taneko and the serious Suzuko.

Umi e, See You Trailer (1988)

18 May 1988

Team DANKAI are set to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally, an off-road endurance race spanning thousands of miles and multiple continents.

Ecstasy of the Black Rose Trailer (1975)

09 August 1975

After his leading actress becomes pregnant and wants to quit, Juzo, an adult film director, becomes obsessed with finding the woman whose moaning he captured secretly at a dentist’s office to star in the film instead.

And Then Trailer (1985)

09 November 1985

Daisuke is supposed to be out looking for a respectable job and equally respectable wife. He is 30 years old and devotes his attention to music and literature; his family is wealthy and can support his interests.

Woman in Witness Protection Trailer (1997)

27 September 1997

Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed.

Tales of a Golden Geisha Trailer (1990)

02 June 1990

Nayoko, a good-hearted geisha, brings luck to the men she sleeps with, even though most are scoundrels who don’t deserve it.

Gate of Flesh Trailer (1964)

31 May 1964

In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos.

The Guys Who Put Money on Me Trailer (1962)

09 December 1962

An unofficial sequel to Million Dollar Match (1961) which also starred Koji Wada as a young energetic boxer.

Young Breasts Trailer (1958)

08 September 1958

A delinquent young man (Kobayashi Akira) from a wealthy family decides to get in on a blackmailing scheme targeting his young stepmother (Watanabe Misako).

A Human Promise Trailer (1986)

13 September 1986

An old woman has died and her widower with dementia confesses to killing her. After this, the story goes back in time to show the events leading up to her death.

Black Tight Killers Trailer (1966)

12 February 1966

Daisuke Honda, a war photographer in Vietnam, meets Yuriko Sawanouchi, a stewardess on his plane back to Japan.

The Man with a Shotgun Trailer (1961)

03 June 1961

Ryoji, a wanderer, arrives in a remote mountain town, carrying a shotgun and claiming to be a hunter.

The Surf Trailer (1975)

10 October 1975

Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo.

Youth of the Beast Trailer (1963)

21 April 1963

When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.

A Portrait of Shunkin Trailer (1976)

25 December 1976

Okoto is blind since childhood. Her young servant Sasuke is in love of her. One day Koto is badly scarred on her face.

Curtain Call Trailer (1984)

14 July 1984

Miho Nakamichi, an orphan adopted by Haruko, dreams to star in a musical. One day, Haruko promised Miho that she could go on a journey to find her real father, "Daddy-Long-Legs", who sends a bouquet of flowers every birthday, once she can wear a special pair of pointe shoes.

The Izu Dancer Trailer (1974)

28 December 1974

While vacationing in the Izu peninsula, a high school student Kawashima becomes intrigued by Kaoru, a pretty young dancer in a troupe of travelling performers, and he tags along with them on their journeys.

Capone Cries a Lot Trailer (1985)

16 February 1985

Umiemon is a naniwa-bushi singer who travels with his wife to the United States in hopes of achieving fame and fortune.

Ghost Pub Trailer (1994)

29 October 1994

One night, as pub owner Sotaro is caring for his sick wife, Shizuko, she asks him to promise that if she dies, he will never remarry.

Love in Ginza Trailer (1962)

04 March 1962

Hanjiro is a struggling painter that shares a tiny apartment in the back streets of Ginza with his jazz pianist friend who works at a bar.

The Funeral Trailer (1984)

17 November 1984

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

Black Panther Bitch M Trailer (1974)

14 August 1974

An assassin trained as a ninja carries the code name M. Hayami is a yakuza boss and a divorced father who is not allowed to come near his young daughter Mutsumi from his ex-wife Kazuko.

Woman on the Night Train Trailer (1972)

19 July 1972

Saeko is abnormally attached to her older sister, Yumi. When Yumi becomes engaged to Arikawa, Saeko schemes to separate the two.

The Last Dance Trailer (1993)

29 May 1993

A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film.

Choji Snack Bar Trailer (1983)

12 November 1983

Eiji lives a quiet life running a small Izakaya with his wife. He spends his days cooking for and serving the lively residents of his small hometown.

Man Who Causes a Storm Trailer (1957)

28 December 1957

Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom.