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Yorozuya Kinnosuke (萬屋錦之介) was a Japanese kabuki actor. Born Kin'ichi Ogawa (小川 錦一 Ogawa Kin'ichi), son of kabuki actor Nakamura Tokizō III, he entered kabuki and became the first in the kabuki tradition to take the name Nakamura Kinnosuke. He took on his guild name (yagō) Yorozuya as his surname in 1971. In addition to his kabuki activity, Kinnosuke had an extensive film career. A specialist in jidaigeki, Kinnosuke appeared in more than 140 films. These include a 1957 Mito Kōmon and a 1961 appearance as the title character in the Toei Company's Miyamoto Musashi series (a role he reprised in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965, and again in 1971). A versatile actor, he has played as many as seven characters in a single film.

Most Popular Kinnosuke Nakamura Trailers

Total trailers found: 118

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.

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.

Sedge Hat Trailer (1957)

20 March 1957

Travel Romances Trailer (1957)

10 November 1957

Romantic comedy.

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.

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.

The Magoichi Saga Trailer (1969)

13 September 1969

Lord Oda Nobunaga gains control of nearly all of Japan and tries to enlist the aid of Magoichi and his 3.

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.

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun Trailer (1959)

12 July 1959

After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan.

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 Trailer (1958)

11 March 1958

Thanks to a secret message hidden on the two sacred swords Kaen and Suien, the samurai Genji Kurô (Nakamura Kinnosuke) found the hidden treasure of Lord Yoshitsune.

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.

The Ako Retainers Trailer (1961)

28 March 1961

Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai.

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.

Sasuke and His Comedians Trailer (1963)

11 December 1963

Osaka in the early 1600s, aftermath of the historical Battle of Sekigahara; a group of orphan childr�

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.

A Fishmonger's Tour Trailer (1963)

15 January 1963

The supply of sea bream to the fish market has decreased, and the price has increased to a whopping 1 ryo, and unable to face his customers openly anymore, Tasuke closes the shop and goes on a trip to celebrate the first wedding anniversary with his wife Onaka.

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.

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.

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.

Challenge at Dawn Trailer (1971)

22 May 1971

Set in Kawasaki in 1925, Challenge at Dawn is based on the Tsurumi Riot Incident, which actually ocurred in Yokohama that year and was sparked by corruption and yakuza involvement in the construction industry.

Avenging Father Trailer (1956)

17 October 1956

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.

Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit Trailer (1991)

29 March 1991

When Nizaemon Kumogiri, a major thief quits his job as a thief, he has two more big jobs planned in order to obtain a huge sum of money to enable his many subordinates scattered all over the country to live out the rest of their lives.

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.

Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region Trailer (1961)

21 June 1961

He was married to his lover's butterfly and started a new residence. But good things do not last. In his uncle, Uzaemon in Kawashima, Yoshiji Akaji, Yoshimoto's lender, and Kanehira Akagi, the older brother of the former loan of Mishima, played a challenge.

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan Trailer (1965)

10 April 1965

Three stories revolve around independence, a man searching for his wife, and a poor craftsman trying to make money.

Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger Trailer (1958)

22 October 1958

Tasuke stumbles across Kokichi, a distraught man whom having lost his fiancee to Lord Kawakatsu is ready to commit suicide.

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.

The Shogun and the Fishmonger Trailer (1961)

03 January 1961

Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.

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.

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Trailer (1966)

25 May 1966

Loyal samurai Samanosuke is attacked, mutilated, and left for dead while carrying out a mission for his clan.

The Forbidden Castle Trailer (1959)

24 February 1959

From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc.

Portrait of Hell Trailer (1969)

18 November 1969

The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura).

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.

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.

Incident at Blood Pass Trailer (1970)

21 April 1970

In the Edo period, a nameless ronin accepts an assignment to go to a mountain pass and wait. Near the pass he stops at an inn where a collection of characters gather, including a gang set on stealing shogunate gold that's soon to come over the pass.

The Fall of Ako Castle Trailer (1978)

28 October 1978

This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe.

Samurai Banners Trailer (1969)

01 March 1969

Kansuke Yamamoto is a samurai who dreams of a country united, peaceful from sea to sea. He enters the service of Takeda, the lord of Kai domain.

The Last True Yakuza Trailer (1985)

16 November 1985

A made man during the height of Hiroshima's yakuza turf war must maneuver through the violence and betrayal inside the criminal underworld.

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 4 Trailer (1954)

22 June 1954

The fourth part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyn

The Shogun Assassins Trailer (1979)

01 September 1979

This is a film about a real person. Sanada Yukimura fought a war against Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Trailer (1969)

05 December 1969

Near the end of the nineteenth century, as the balance of power shifts from Shogunate towards the Emperor, Japan restlessly awaits the dawning of a new age.

The Swamp Trailer (1956)

05 July 1956

A man’s wife dies in a swamp. Her ghost returns to haunt him.

Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai Trailer (1980)

24 May 1980

The Ambitious Trailer (1970)

14 February 1970

The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate.

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.

Shogun's Samurai Trailer (1978)

21 January 1978

Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect.

Gate of Youth 2 Trailer (1982)

23 January 1982

Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.

The Traveling Ruffian Trailer (1958)

30 June 1958

Adventures of Mori no Ishimatsu, a famous member of Jirocho gang. Ishimatsu is strong in righteousness weak to mercy, who falls in love at first sight to a woman just as fiery as he is.

Revenge Trailer (1964)

01 November 1964

An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior.

Death of a Tea Master Trailer (1989)

07 October 1989

Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.

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.

Wind, Woman and Road Trailer (1958)

14 April 1958

A chance meeting between two traveling gamblers leads to a case of mistaken identity when the farmers transporting gold to the governor think they are about to be robbed as the two gamblers face off against each other swords in hand.

Lady Sen and Hideyori Trailer (1962)

25 March 1962

From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation.

A Gang of Five Trailer (1955)

15 January 1955

A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.

House of Spider Webs Trailer (1959)

01 April 1959

Based on the original story by Seishi Yokomizo, House of Spider Webs is a gorgeous historical drama thriller starring Kinnosuke Nakamura and directed by Tadashi Sawashima.