Kazuo Mori

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Kazuo Mori, also known as Issei Mori, got his start as a jidai-geki director in silent films of the 1930s. In postwar years he became a leading director at Daiei, working regularly with the studio's familiar stars like Shintaro Katsu and Raizo Ichikawa. In the 1960s and '70s, Mori established himself alongside Kenji Misumi as one of the most dependable names in chambara franchise series, directing some of the best installments of Zatoichi, Kyoshiro Nemuri and Shinobi No Mono. Mori's work is marked by clear, intelligent storytelling and innovative camera techniques.

Most Popular Kazuo Mori Trailers

Total trailers found: 84

Three Young Samurai Trailer (1961)

22 February 1961

During Japan's Warring States period three young Tokugawa vassals head their separate ways after Takeda Shingen's forces overran their castle.

Song of Sado Trailer (1961)

19 July 1961

Sentaro (Raizo Ichikawa) from Ipponmatsu sets out to commit evil and gain dignity, but his good-natured nature does not allow him to do anything bad.

A Bullet Hole Underground Trailer (1949)

02 May 1949

Kanto Woman Infamy Trailer (1969)

01 May 1969

Yôki na tono-sama Trailer (1962)

15 December 1962

Lord Tadanao Trailer (1960)

22 November 1960

The Old Temple Well Trailer (1961)

05 July 1961

Features a haunted well with yet another blind masseur's vengeful ghost.

The Confusing Journey of Jirocho Trailer (1963)

30 June 1963

An entertaining historical drama featuring popular comedians from the Kansai region of the time, such as Makoto Fujita, Minoru Shiraki, and Gannosuke Ashiya.

The Curse of the Ghost Trailer (1969)

28 June 1969

About 1786 the doings of a demented lord results in many masterless samurai, including Iyemon (Kei Sato) who is used to luxury and cannot adjust to the hand-to-mouth conditions & piecework of umbrella making.

Wakaki hi no kōdōkan Trailer (1971)

02 October 1971

The Bored Samurai Trailer (1983)

25 February 1983

Saotome Mondonosuke is Hatamoto (a high-class warrior who is allowed to see the Shogun in person) who has a crescent-moon-shaped scar on his forehead with flashy clothes and a handsome face, and is proficient in all the military arts and called Bored Hatamoto.

New Journey of Yaji and Kita Trailer (1952)

14 August 1952

Based on the comic by Machiko Hasegawa

Kanto Onna Gokudo Trailer (1969)

22 February 1969

Japanese crime film

Masujiro Omura Trailer (1942)

14 January 1942

A story about Ômura Masujirô

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Trailer (1962)

12 October 1962

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.

Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous Trailer (1960)

01 June 1960

The exciting story of Jirocho and his yakuza gang that controlled the area of the Tokaido during the latter days of the samurai era.

Inazuma Kaidō Trailer (1957)

21 September 1957

Yataro’s Travel Hat Trailer (1957)

02 July 1957

Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin Trailer (1956)

14 August 1956

Advance Patrol Trailer (1957)

28 December 1957

In 1905, Japan was seriously threatened in the Russo-Japanese War. Japan determined a decisive attack on Russia to end the war.

The Swishing Sword Trailer (1958)

03 August 1958

A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha, etc. A young swordsman helps her uncover the plot and take revenge.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman Trailer (1969)

04 October 1969

Inspector General Kanjuro Sano conspires with the future shogun twin brother. They replace Ieyoshi Tokugawa with his twin, but it becomes a problem when suspicion arises and Nemuri Kyoshiro gets involved.

The King and His Vassal Trailer (1981)

30 August 1981

This is a story of "Takechiyo," the previous name of Iemitsu Tokunaga, the third Shogun (General). Takechiyo got sick of daily run-of-the-mill tasks, and it put him off being the Shogun, saying "there is no truth".

Keshin Trailer (1962)

14 January 1962

1962 Japanese movie

Vendetta of a Samurai Trailer (1952)

03 January 1952

Mataemon Araki, a renowned swordsman, helps a young man find vengeance.

A Wife Confesses Trailer (1961)

29 October 1961

Tied to a mountain between her brutalizing spouse and her secret lover, disaster strikes; the authorities accuse her of murder and prompt a confession.

Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Trailer (1964)

08 August 1964

Confessions of a Gynecologist Trailer (1950)

27 May 1950

A timely masterpiece that boldly reveals women's secrets on the issue of when abortion is acceptable.

Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery Trailer (1964)

06 June 1964

The Radiant Prince Trailer (1961)

14 October 1961

Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures.

Mission Accomplished Trailer (1960)

17 February 1960

Judge of the Ashuras Trailer (1951)

15 February 1951

Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri Trailer (1982)

03 December 1982

Kohei Akiyama, a popular master swordsman, and his son Daijiro live in the town of Edo in good faith.

Her Brother Trailer (1960)

01 November 1960

Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.

Mangorō Tengu Trailer (1957)

06 August 1957

The Killer's Killer Trailer (1970)

05 December 1970

Takeshi Ijuin leaves for Chicago to be a cameraman, and a few years later returns to Japan. But he only learned the technique of homicide in Chicago.

Fighting Fire Fighter Trailer (1956)

12 December 1956

Wrath of Daimajin Trailer (1966)

10 December 1966

In a mountainous region of Japan, Lord Arakawa kidnaps the men of nearby villages to use as slave labor, producing gunpowder from his sulfur pits.

The Gambling Samurai Trailer (1964)

14 November 1964

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise Trailer (1963)

28 April 1963

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Trailer (1965)

18 September 1965

Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death.

The Notorious Man's Return Trailer (1962)

03 June 1962

Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin Trailer (1938)

31 December 1938

Film about Ghost-Cat.

Lord Nobunaga's Early Days Trailer (1959)

17 March 1959

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty Trailer (1968)

13 January 1968

Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke Trailer (1953)

19 February 1953

Japanese film.

Mission: Iron Castle Trailer (1970)

07 February 1970

The Shinobi-no-Mono series was so successful that Daiei Studios dipped into the well one more time, making the best 60′s B&W ninja movie ever seen in the otherwise color-dominated year of 1970.

Third Generation's Loyalty Offering Trailer (1962)

04 March 1962

1962 Japanese movie. Remake of Mori's 1942 original movie

Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter Trailer (1961)

17 May 1961

Disguised as a beggar monk, Ryunosuke is harassed along the road by the rowdy members of a country dojo or fencing school malingering outside their fencing hall.

170 Leagues to Edo Trailer (1962)

29 July 1962

Zatoichi at Large Trailer (1972)

15 January 1972

Blind masseur and master swordsman Zatoichi finds a robbed and fatally wounded pregnant woman, whose baby he delivers before she dies.

Farewell Song Trailer (1955)

15 January 1955

A young woman decides to leave school in order to help her sister.

Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back Trailer (1966)

12 February 1966

[Period covered: 1616] Kirigakure Saizo returns for the final time as he sets out to assassinate Tokugawa Ieyasu in order to avenge the death of Lord Sanada Yukimura.

Easy Money Trailer (1970)

18 April 1970

An action-comedy about three men who try to bilk money out of gambling dens.

Ship of Outlaws Trailer (1950)

18 October 1950

Set in the Edo-era, a smuggling vessel runs into conflict between the Matsumae clan and the Ainu in Hokkaido.

Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection Trailer (1963)

28 December 1963

[Period covered: 1595-1600] We last saw ninja Ishikawa Goemon, as he was about to be boiled alive. But a good ninja is both hard to find, and even harder to kill.

Koina no Ginpei Trailer (1954)

15 January 1954

1954 Japanese movie

The Saga of Tanegashima Trailer (1968)

18 May 1968

Well before “Shogun” as warring clans were fighting for power throughout Japan, a Portuguese vessel ran aground off Tanegashima.

The Blind Menace Trailer (1960)

01 September 1960

This is the story of a blind masseur who tricks people, steals, and kills; he is the anti-Zatoichi.

The Front Line Showdown Trailer (1966)

13 July 1966