Most Popular Eiji Minakata Trailers
Total trailers found: 47
An Edo Magistrate Trailer (1961)
12 March 1961
When a former artisan is tricked into putting his sister up as collateral for a loan by a gangster boss in a crooked gambling casino it sets in motion the story of Ooka Echizen, the famed magistrate of Edo during the reign of Shogun Tsuneyoshi.
A Revengeful Raid Trailer (1962)
22 September 1962
In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown.
Moonshadow Ninja Scroll: Twenty-One Eyes Trailer (1963)
15 December 1963
A wave of terror is threatening to unseat Shogun Yoshimune. Police stations are erupting into flames, convicts escaping from prison, houses robbed and vandalized, streets teeming with panicked citizens.
Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka Trailer (1961)
02 July 1961
1961 Japanese movie
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 Trailer (1963)
19 October 1963
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune.
The King of Minami: Insurance Embezzler Trailer (1997)
02 May 1997
#19 in the series, following "Con Man Elimination."
Sword of Destiny Trailer (1960)
11 December 1960
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge.
Case of Umon: Red Lizard Trailer (1962)
29 July 1962
Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard.
Mighty Shosuke Trailer (1960)
09 October 1960
A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord.
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Trailer (1962)
17 April 1962
This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attempt to recover a masterpiece sword for his lord.
20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 2 Trailer (1961)
09 July 1961
The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
20 Duels of Young Shingo: Conclusion Trailer (1963)
13 July 1963
While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives have been affected by his actions.
Getting Any? Trailer (1995)
11 February 1995
While pursuing his dream of having car sex, a goofy middle-aged man makes all the wrong moves and ends up enrolling in a number of crazy escapades.
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Trailer (1960)
15 January 1960
The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his efforts to steal bribe money on its way to Edo for the benefit to poor farmers.
Sonatine Trailer (1993)
10 September 1993
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans.
The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy Trailer (1963)
07 August 1963
Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.
Hana Trailer (2006)
03 June 2006
In a poor district of Edo lives a young samurai named Soza. He has been sent by his clan to avenge the death of his father.
Onibi: The Fire Within Trailer (1997)
19 April 1997
After spending over half his life in prison, ex-hitman Kunihiro is determined to go straight. But the shortcomings of the new gangs mean that he is soon having to call on his old-school yakuza talents.
Little Tengu Trailer (1961)
25 April 1961
A story about a tomboy, Otoshi, who is good at singing, dancing and fencing.
Dad's Backdrop Trailer (2004)
09 October 2004
Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father.
Red peonies on the skin Trailer (1957)
02 July 1957
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.
Ninja Assassins Trailer (1960)
29 June 1960
Saotome Mondonosuke pursues the culprit who placed a malicious curse upon Shogun Tsunekichi.
In Search of Mother Trailer (1962)
14 January 1962
Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza.
Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Trailer (1976)
29 May 1976
Kiku Nakakawa, the only daughter of an old kimono shop owner in Kyoto, is enthusiastic about karate. To help her friend Michi avenge her brother, she sneaks into a movie studio in Kyoto where a drug dealing syndicate is based.
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 Trailer (1963)
10 November 1963
Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.
Bokunchi - My House Trailer (2003)
12 April 2003
A young Japanese boy's life is changed when his sister returns to the small island, full of eccentric characters, where he lives.
Faraway Heaven Trailer (2008)
08 November 2008
Chizuru, a typical Japanese young female office worker, is socially clumsy, poor at romance and unhappy with her job.
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Trailer (1962)
17 November 1962
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
Big Magnum Kuroiwa Trailer (1985)
13 April 1985
Kuroiwa, a high school teacher who carries a “Big Magnum 44” gun is sent to a school that is full of violence.
Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume Trailer (1961)
11 May 1961
A two-part series of ninjutsu films directed by Masahiko Izawa, director of Yagyu Bugeichou (1961), based on an original scenario by Yasuo Yokoyama.
Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido Trailer (1962)
03 January 1962
Adventures of famous yakuza boss Jirocho and his disciples who settle in Kofu.
Mark of Blood Trailer (1962)
12 October 1962
Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
A Yakuza in Love Trailer (1997)
06 September 1997
When an innocent young country girl falls for a low level yakuza, she enters a completely different world in which the line between good and evil are quickly blurred.
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai Trailer (1963)
21 April 1963
Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young sweetheart, but despite their mutual poverty, her status as the daughter of a samurai blocked their path to happiness.
Billiken Trailer (1996)
03 August 1996
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile.
Restoration Fire Trailer (1961)
14 October 1961
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Lord Mito: All Star Version Trailer (1960)
07 August 1960
In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura.
Shabu Trailer (1996)
28 May 1996
Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself.
Kōshoku hana densha Trailer (1981)
12 June 1981
After a man racks up a huge debt, his wife and his father are “persuaded” to perform together in a sex show in order to pay it off.
