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Total trailers found: 187
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".
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.
Ikiru Trailer (1952)
09 October 1952
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades.
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.
Girl with the Fire Banner Trailer (1958)
27 December 1958
Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu’s family’s turf.
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.
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.
Flowers on the Road Trailer (1961)
21 January 1961
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs.
Eight Views of Samurai Trailer (1958)
27 May 1958
Bright samurai movie innovatively adapted from a classic story. A traveling masterless samurai is asked by a daughter of an established samurai family to pretend they are a married couple, and gets involved in the troubles of the samurai clan.
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.
Chutaro of Banba Trailer (1955)
29 March 1955
Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama.
Fighting Disposition Trailer (1958)
27 December 1958
With the help of famous yakuza Jirocho, brave and quick tempered Eijiro takes revenge on the death of his close friend.
Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins Trailer (1958)
01 April 1958
Oshichi, a famous girl detective, takes it upon herself to investigate the murder of a woman which occurs during an event for the festival of Asakusa Shrine.
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.
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.
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.
Kessen Kojinyama Trailer (1932)
31 December 1932
Kind of the Japanese equivalent of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, this film is a fictionalized version of the gang battle in the later Edo period, which ended up in a direct duel between Kira no Nikichi (Ryunosuke Tsukigata) and Ano Toku (Dennosuke Ichikawa).
The Bandits Trailer (1962)
27 May 1962
Friendship between an ambitious young thief and an artist during the Warring States period.
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.
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star Trailer (1951)
30 November 1951
film directed by Tai Katô
Bride of Peacock Castle Trailer (1959)
08 April 1959
Princess Kazu, the daughter of Shogun Ienari, is sent to marry Matsudaira Nobunao, master of Peacock castle in Kozuke province, a domain of 17,000 koku.
The Mysterious Purple Hood Trailer (1963)
27 January 1963
The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan's version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo era Japan.
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.
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�
An Actor's Revenge Trailer (1959)
25 December 1959
Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles).
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.
Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy Trailer (1959)
28 June 1959
Master swordsman and loyal vassal Saotome Mondonosuke goes on a mission to find a missing princess.
Kenkyō edo-murasaki Trailer (1954)
10 May 1954
Japanese film released to commemorate the 7th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.
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 Kingdom of Jirocho 1 Trailer (1963)
19 October 1963
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune.
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown Trailer (1966)
03 February 1966
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
The Scroll’s Secret Trailer (1958)
09 January 1958
Shogun Yoshitane’s order to recover the secret scroll triggers a series of ninja warfare during the Muromachi period.
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.
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.
Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders Trailer (1961)
15 January 1961
The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo.
Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill Trailer (1960)
01 March 1960
Umon’s services are called upon when innocent bystanders, Kayo and Minokichi, along with the ronin, Gontaro are mistakenly identified as suspects in several recent murder cases.
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War Trailer (1957)
29 April 1957
Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war.
Shadow Over Fuji Trailer (1957)
29 October 1957
The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt.
Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer Trailer (1957)
22 December 1957
After discovering a slaughtered corpse, the investigating team of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department began canvassing the area around the crime scene.
The Pirates Trailer (1960)
18 September 1960
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner.
The Envoy Trailer (1958)
16 September 1958
Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes from the bad lords and greedy merchants, who live just to exploit the poor for their small coins.
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.
Samurai Hawk Trailer (1961)
05 March 1961
1716, Yoshimune becomes the 8th Shogun as high Shogunate officials are attacked. While the government tries to keep these incidents under wraps, they must take any means possible to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out who is behind them.
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.
