Eijirō Kataoka Trailers
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Most Popular Eijirō Kataoka Trailers
Total trailers found: 129
Merciless Blade Part 3 Trailer (1953)
17 June 1953
The final film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
The Edo Official and Apprentice Trailer (1959)
25 July 1959
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar".
Merciless Blade Part 2 Trailer (1953)
03 June 1953
The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Tales of Young Genji Kuro Trailer (1957)
15 April 1957
Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
The Seven Vows, Part 2 Trailer (1957)
03 January 1957
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held captive by the enemy pirate Ongo, Goro discovers the whereabouts of the missing seventh cross.
Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda Trailer (1959)
25 October 1959
Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582) was a major daimyo during the Warring State period of Japanese history. He was the second son of Oda Nobuhide, a deputy military governor with land holdings in Owari province.
The Seven Vows, Part 3 Trailer (1957)
09 January 1957
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven crosses are finally united to reveal the secret of the royal treasure.
Clan Revival Trailer (1954)
27 April 1954
After the Onin War ended in 1477, Kyoto was left in ashes and the nation was in complete disorder. Bands of roving samurai called the "nobushi" terrorized the country under the leadership of Akagaki Genba and overthrew Mangetsu Castle in Tanba Province scattering the few survivors.
Mask of the Moon Trailer (1961)
25 April 1961
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars.
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry Trailer (1965)
12 August 1965
Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
Scramble for Fortune Trailer (1956)
09 October 1956
A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a great fortune.
One-Eyed Detective Trailer (1953)
10 August 1953
Fifth delivery in the Tarao Bannai series, following the "master detective with seven faces" who uses his signature disguise to solve crimes with a double-barreled pistol.
Morning Breeze in Edo Trailer (1960)
29 November 1960
The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
Foul Play Trailer (1955)
03 January 1955
Private eye Bannai Tarao (Chiezo Kataoka) and his assistant Masako (Chizuru Kitagawa) investigate the mysterious murder of a baseball player who was killed in the middle of a game.
A Chivalrous Spirit Trailer (1958)
03 January 1958
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza.
Blind Monk Swordsman Trailer (1964)
20 June 1964
This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past.
Kunisada Chuji Trailer (1958)
27 August 1958
Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials.
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4 Trailer (1960)
16 April 1960
Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword. In this final episode of the popular “Shingo’s Original Challenge” series, Shingo confronts his master’s killer in the ultimate test of his skill.
Swordsman of the Two Sword Style Trailer (1956)
01 March 1956
The story of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, after his historic duel with Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island.
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3 Trailer (1960)
27 March 1960
The adventures of Aoi Shingo continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his father, the Shogun.
Falcon Magistrate Trailer (1957)
17 November 1957
Toyama Kinshiro, a commissioner from northern Edo, goes undercover to unravel the mystery behind a series of murders.
The Conspirator Trailer (1961)
08 November 1961
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness.
Echo in the Mountains Trailer (1959)
20 September 1959
A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen.
Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin Trailer (1958)
19 November 1958
A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detective.
Kutsukake Tokijiro Trailer (1929)
14 June 1929
A traveling gambler becomes duty-bound to the wife and child of the yakuza he had slain and desires to leave the criminal life for good.
Fall of the Shogun's Militia Trailer (1954)
22 November 1954
Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes and a peerless swordsman who devoted his life to protecting the shogun and fighting on the side of the Tokugawa.
Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf Trailer (1959)
03 March 1959
Five swordsmen are murdered and hung from a tree and the chase is on to find the killers. Two magistrates pursue the leads to solve the crime and it leads to a potential conspiracy to kill the Shogun.
Gang Loyalty and Vengeance Trailer (1963)
20 October 1963
A modern gang version of Chushingura, chronicling almost scene for scene the Brave 47 Ronin story, transposed from the Genroku Period to the Showa Era.
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute Trailer (1958)
12 August 1958
Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan.
The Grand Master Trailer (1948)
18 October 1948
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family.
Kojiki Taishô Trailer (1952)
03 April 1952
Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless personality of Kuroda Nagamasa and leaves the clan.
Shimizu Port of Chivalry Trailer (1957)
03 January 1957
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza.
Road of Chivalry Trailer (1960)
03 January 1960
While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law.
Goblin in Stirrups Trailer (1959)
04 February 1959
Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi.
The Sword Knows Trailer (1958)
03 September 1958
In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his parents’ deaths.
Pirates Magistrate Trailer (1957)
25 February 1957
As it turns out, the evil hand of drugs has reached the inner palace of the Shogunate. It was thought that the opium was coming from Nagasaki, but it turns out that it was reaching Edo through smuggling purchased from foreign ships.
Merciless Blade Trailer (1953)
23 April 1953
The first film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 Trailer (1957)
05 November 1957
The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life.
Five Ronins Trailer (1963)
03 March 1963
The story of five easygoing Yakuza who come together to save the live of a young innocent girl, Oichi, from an evil vassal.
The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Trailer (1958)
13 July 1958
The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter anti-shogunate activities in Kyoto.
A Spectacular Showdown Trailer (1959)
09 August 1959
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s.
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.
The Seven Faces of Bannai Tarao, Private Eye Trailer (1956)
03 January 1956
Detective Tarao goes undercover to battle an evil gun smuggling business.
Minamoto Yoshitsune Trailer (1955)
30 July 1955
A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami.
Ooka Seidan: Devil Image Trailer (1960)
22 May 1960
Magistrate Ooka and a samurai fight against evil forces.
Gentle Breeze Trailer (1959)
07 July 1959
A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis.
Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood Trailer (1957)
04 March 1957
A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a Shogun vassal, mysterious robberies, brutal killings, a vault with no key, a suspect killed while in police custody.
Cases of Hanshichi Trailer (1960)
16 October 1960
Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!
13 Assassins Trailer (1963)
07 December 1963
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up.
Hawk of the North Trailer (1959)
25 May 1959
During the latter part of the 16th Century, Japan's Warring States era was coming to a close. After crushing almost all of his enemies, Date Masamune aka the "Hawk of the North" sets his eyes on Hatakeyama's lands.
Hoodlum Match Trailer (1965)
13 February 1965
A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.
