Most Popular Matsutarō Kawaguchi Trailers
Total trailers found: 80
Life of Geisha Trailer (1955)
22 January 1955
The tragedy of the geiko girl Ume and the men who try to pursue her.
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4 Trailer (1960)
16 April 1960
Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword. In this final episode of the popular “Shingo’s Original Challenge” series, Shingo confronts his master’s killer in the ultimate test of his skill.
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.
Deep River Melody Trailer (1960)
13 September 1960
A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.
Night Butterflies Trailer (1957)
01 April 1957
A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
The Feast of Gion Trailer (1933)
31 August 1933
A sad love film where the action takes place in Kyoto, in a trading house. Considered a lost film.
Shingo's Ten Duels Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son.
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 Trailer (1982)
26 February 1982
Brings Shingo face to face against Yagyu Tajima, the Shogun’s fencing instructor in a match that could save a domain near Osaka.
Love New and Old Trailer (1961)
11 October 1961
A woman brings her injured daughter to the hospital, only to realize that the doctor is the estranged father of her child.
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.
20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 2 Trailer (1961)
09 July 1961
The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Ugetsu Trailer (1953)
26 March 1953
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare.
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 Trailer (1981)
15 May 1981
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son.
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.
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3 Trailer (1982)
30 July 1982
The final part takes Shingo into a confrontation with his friend Yagyu Katsunoshin’s uncle in a duel that could change the destiny of Japan.
Kisses Trailer (1957)
23 July 1957
Kinichi and Akiko meet when they visit their fathers in prison. After successfully gambling on a bicycle race, they spend an enjoyable day together at the beach.
Asakusa at Night Trailer (1954)
14 July 1954
A young scriptwriter with a yakuza upbringing, an iron-fire dancer, a young painter, and a pure-hearted downtown girl fall in love in Asakusa in this entertaining tale of love and action.
Beauty the Enemy Trailer (1959)
12 August 1959
In a rural district of Tokyo, the owner of a farm is abandoned by his two daughters who are attracted to the life of the big city.
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.
Chikamatsu Monogatari Trailer (1954)
23 November 1954
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro Trailer (1965)
18 September 1965
Young Sentaro struggles to avenge the murder of his younger sister Osuga and their father.
The Night of the Seagull Trailer (1968)
23 October 1968
A woman has a brief, intense affair with a younger man while awaiting her trial for the murder of her husband's mistress.
Disobedience Trailer (1958)
14 December 1958
A university student wants to avenge his sister from a businessman who abandoned her after leaving her pregnant.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Trailer (1939)
13 October 1939
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir.
A Gang of Five Trailer (1955)
15 January 1955
A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.
Sumida River Trailer (1942)
03 September 1942
Inoue was something of a rarity in the sense, that he was a Shochiku house director who seems to have worked mostly in period films, often with big stars like Hasegawa or Bando.
Taira Clan Saga Trailer (1955)
21 September 1955
Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei.
Princess Yang Kwei-fei Trailer (1955)
03 May 1955
In 8th-century China, the Emperor grieves the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their court influence.
The Sword Trailer (1945)
08 February 1945
In 19th-century Japan, a young swordsmith is determined to make the best sword possible after an inferior one he made indirectly led to the death of his guardian.
A Geisha Trailer (1953)
12 August 1953
Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha.
Tsukiyo Karasu Trailer (1939)
15 March 1939
The ambiguous relationship between a woman musician and her young student.
Suzhou Nights Trailer (1941)
29 December 1941
A hostile Chinese nurse (Yamaguchi) who works in an orphanage is won over by the care and commitment of the Japanese doctor (Sano) who treats her wards.
The Demon of Mount Oe Trailer (1960)
27 April 1960
A band of warriors journeys to Mount Oe to rescue abducted women from a demon, overcoming supernatural threats like a giant spider and a diabolical witch along the way.
Miyamoto Musashi Trailer (1944)
29 December 1944
Shinobu and her brother Genichiro plead with famous swordsman Musashi Miyamoto to teach them to avenge their father's death.
Nocturne of a Woman Trailer (1961)
14 January 1961
A woman has to give up her dream of becoming an actress when her family goes into debt, but she catches the eye of a businessman while working at a nightclub.
The Straits of Love and Hate Trailer (1937)
17 June 1937
A servant girl is seduced and abandoned by her lover, a man from a higher social class, forcing her to navigate a harsh world as an itinerant performer to survive and raise their child.
Miss Okichi Trailer (1935)
29 August 1935
Okichi, a woman trapped in a criminal scheme by two con men, finds her life of deception threatened when she unexpectedly falls in love with the son of a wealthy merchant.
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2 Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
A young samurai learns that he is the illegitimate son of the Shogun. Hoping to reunite with his birth father, he travels to Edo to find Shogun Yoshimune.
The Sisters and I Trailer (1967)
14 April 1967
Two sisters, Kyoko and Hisako, run a restaurant in Kyoto. But an incident with the latter's fiancé puts their relationship, and the future of their cuisine in jeopardy.
The Tree of Love Trailer (1938)
15 September 1938
A young doctor, Kozo Tsumura, falls for young nurse Katsue Takaishi. But she's got a secret: she's a widow with a son.
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro Trailer (1938)
29 September 1938
Mr. Tsurujiro is a Japanese folk singer assisted by Ms. Tsuruhachi on the shamisen. The pair is popular, but he often nitpicks her music and so they split.
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director Trailer (1975)
24 May 1975
In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.
