Kensaku Hara Trailers

Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage Trailer (1960)

29 May 1960

A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes through and decides to lend a sword in hopes to rescue them.

Chushingura Trailer (1938)

31 March 1938

The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and the public, wait for an opportunity to avenge their master and his family.

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.

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.

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.

Seven from Edo Trailer (1958)

30 April 1958

When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands.

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.

Fencing Master Trailer (1950)

26 August 1950

Swordfighting instructor Danpei works at a local theater in Tokyo, instructing the actors how to fight realistically.

Heiji, the Detective Trailer (1967)

10 October 1967

Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an investigation into the mysterious murder of his friend Seigoro.

Yakuza of Ina Trailer (1960)

23 February 1960

Tossing his hat in the air to pick a direction, Yataro the wanderer sets out on a journey of adventure, not knowing what tomorrow may bring.

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.

Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin Trailer (1959)

15 November 1959

A mysterious coin found at a murder scene stirs the curiosity of young actress detective Oshichi and her brother Hyoma, who set out on a private investigation to unveil the secrets hidden behind the coin.

Sasaki Kojiro Trailer (1957)

22 October 1957

Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.

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.

Lord of Steel Heart Trailer (1961)

09 January 1961

A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo.

Isshin Tasuke: A Man Among Men Trailer (1959)

29 November 1959

In the third entry into this mega-hit series, Isshin Tasuke, a spirited fishmonger in Edo who looks just like Shogun Iemitsu undergoes a series of unforeseen troubles in his newly wedded life.

Code Between Brothers 2 Trailer (1966)

13 August 1966

The services of a wandering gambler, Seiji, are called upon to protect the turf of his loyal friend Risaburo.

The Abandoned Swords Trailer (1958)

01 October 1958

Best friends Gentaro and Sanpei become fateful enemies when Sanpei steals a secret document revealing the identity of the chosen successor to the Tokugawa Shogun.

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.

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.

Eight Brave Brothers Trailer (1959)

11 August 1959

One day, Yoshimi Satomi, the castle owner of Takita Castle in the country of Anbo, and his confidant Daisuke Kinba, on the way to hunt wild boars, felt sorry for a small dog that was about to be swallowed by a giant snake like a giant tree, and killed the serpent in a fierce battle and saved the puppy.

G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape Trailer (1950)

03 January 1950

The second part of an action-packed action movie about the struggle between smugglers, the Japanese Coast Guard and G-men.

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.

Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella Trailer (1963)

30 June 1963

Ryutaro Otomo as the Edo magistrate Umon Kondo is out to solve a crime that centers around the murder of a jail guard & the escape of a criminal who is later himself killed.

The Spying Sorceress Trailer (1964)

12 December 1964

Second part of the series where sex magic skills of female and Iga ninjas clash over enourmous treasure of the Toyotomi family, discovered in connection with the plot to overthrow the shogunate.

The Fighting on The Trial Trailer (1957)

12 May 1957

Hanjiro of Kusama searches for his little sister Oyuki, who went missing after being desecrated by Hikosaku Tokurai three years ago.

Virtue in Spades Trailer (1956)

03 May 1956

Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.

Goblin Warrior Trailer (1955)

21 January 1955

Golden Valley Trailer (1955)

30 March 1955

A samurai thief fights a gang of ghostly thieves using scorpions for treasure in the unexplored Shinano region, which is guarded by a descendant of the Heike clan.

The Third Contest Trailer (1965)

07 March 1965

Mondonosuke, a young sword student, has a bad dream about his sensei being killed in a duel.Consequently, he quickly returns to his sensei's dojo in Edo, where he has not set foot in three years.

While Traveling Trailer (1962)

27 October 1962

In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, while being harassed by vassals of the usurper (Kensaku Hara).

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.

Watari, the Ninja Boy Trailer (1966)

21 July 1966

Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.

The Black Hooded Man Rides Again Trailer (1959)

02 August 1959

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.