Most Popular Katsumi Kawai Trailers
Total trailers found: 54
Festival of Swordsmen Trailer (1961)
21 March 1961
During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era.
Tange Sazen and the Princess Trailer (1961)
03 May 1961
Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.
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.
Gyakushû Orochimaru Trailer (1955)
29 January 1955
An early fantasy film starring Tomisaburô Wakayama.
Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat Trailer (1961)
05 April 1961
Rampant ronin Matashiro Sasai, finds himself embroiled in serious unrest after he rescues a geisha who is being kidnapped by a group of ronin.
The Domain: The Naniwa Story Trailer (1965)
30 January 1965
Second film of Makino's Nihon Kyokakuden series set in Osaka's harbor. The series also known as "The Domain" Each a stand alone film in it's own, none are connected other than starring the famous Ken Takakura as the main Character.
A Warrior's Flute Trailer (1955)
04 December 1955
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
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.
20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1 Trailer (1961)
03 January 1961
With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to be from an extremely privileged background.
The Flower and the Dragon Trailer (1965)
20 November 1965
A story of manly life and the beauty of conjugal love. A story about a man and a woman establishing a family of longshoreman, centering on their love and struggle.
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.
Shingo's Final Duel Trailer (1964)
23 May 1964
After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest swordsman in the land, he tries to lead a peaceful life with his mother far away from the seat of government in Edo.
Warrior of the Wind Trailer (1964)
15 January 1964
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano.
The South Sea Wolf Trailer (1961)
09 July 1961
Namie's in trouble again, getting snatched by an evil gang in search of treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart, and falls in with a band of pirates who are also hunting the hidden stash.
Three Yakuza Trailer (1965)
22 May 1965
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills.
The Eve of the Chinese Festival Trailer (1962)
28 January 1962
A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience.
Goryokaku Trailer (1988)
30 December 1988
After the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, there was a series of battles fought while the former supporters of the Tokugawa shogunate retreated to the north where they actually started a sovereign nation that was recognized by more than one European country.
Listen to the Voices of the Sea Trailer (1950)
15 June 1950
This film is strongly anti-war film. The film is based on the collection of writings by Japanese student soldiers who died during World War II.
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.
The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman Trailer (1962)
16 September 1962
In the fourth film in this exciting series, and the first since losing his left eye, Yagyu Jubei is charged again with the task of protecting the Yagyu Secret Scrolls.
Tokaido Fullhouse Trailer (1963)
03 January 1963
When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history.
Hoodlum Match Trailer (1965)
13 February 1965
A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.
Female Ninja Magic Trailer (1964)
03 October 1964
In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in hopes of continuing the bloodline.
The Paper Crane Trailer (1962)
01 December 1962
A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con artists.
Kagemaru of the Iga Clan Trailer (1963)
24 July 1963
A group of Iga ninja risk their lives to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu from the villianous Koga Ninja. Kagemaru uses his amazing Iga ninja skills to fight the evil Koga Ninja in the name of justice! A stunning old-school Ninja action adventure, full of special effects! It splendid cast includes Matsukata Hiroki as 'Kagemaru' and Yamashiro Shingo as 'Amanojaki', Kagemaru's arch-enemy.
The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List Trailer (1963)
25 May 1963
When the country is in peril, Lord Yagyu Tajima summons his son Yagyu Jubei to retrieve the mystical Yagyu Scroll in order to save all of Japan.
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Trailer (1969)
15 March 1969
A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin.
The Black Hooded Man 2 Trailer (1955)
07 August 1955
The mysterious black hooded man, Kurozukin, helps transport funds raised to fight against the government.
Trapped, the Crimson Bat Trailer (1969)
21 June 1969
Oichi may have met her match as she vies against the evil beauty that has set her sights on destroying her.
The Shogun's Vault Trailer (1964)
13 August 1964
Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a plot to steal government gold from the Shogun's vault.
Flames of Blood Trailer (1981)
09 May 1981
The story follows the chance meeting between Senkichi, a wandering gambler on the run, and Orin, a blind musician who offers him kindness and shelter.
Blood of Revenge Trailer (1965)
18 September 1965
Osaka, 1907: Asajiro lives between a rock and a hard place: he has to keep his business clean and running, tame his late oyabun’s hot-blooded son and suffer the throes of his impossible love for beautiful geisha Hatsue.
Mark of Blood Trailer (1962)
12 October 1962
Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
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.
Duel of Blood and Sand Trailer (1963)
01 December 1963
Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands.
Lord Mito Trailer (1978)
23 December 1978
One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the nation are legendary has made it to the silver screen in a dynamic and exciting tale featuring megastar Toshiro Mifune as an expert swordsman drawn into the action to fight injustice.
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall Trailer (1964)
12 December 1964
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
The Day the Sun Rose Trailer (1968)
23 November 1968
Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in peaceful celebration.
Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves Trailer (1966)
13 January 1966
The sequel of "Flower and Dragon". Kingoro Tamai founded a family in the port of Wakamatsu. He unites people with his courage, and revolts against the entrepreneur Oki Nakashi, who is teeming with vices.
Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 Trailer (1961)
28 March 1961
A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there.
Vanquished Foes Trailer (1964)
09 January 1964
A skilled assassin's services are called upon to put an end to the ugly turf battle between two yakuza families, Mitsuwa and Aikawa.
Register of Deities Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
1969 Taiwanese-Japanese co-production adaptation of the 16th-century Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing.
Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3 Trailer (1961)
09 April 1961
What will become of Sakon's lover, Shiragiku, who has been abducted to the Matsunaga Danjo residence? What about Benigiku and the others, whose souls have been extracted and who are heading to Mt.
