Ryūnosuke Tsukigata Movie Trailers

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji Trailer (1955)

27 February 1955

Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpachi – and the various people they meet on their journey, including a policeman in pursuit of a thief, a young child and a woman who is to be sold into prostitution.

Souls in the Moonlight II Trailer (1958)

20 April 1958

This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke.

G-Men of Japan Trailer (1948)

12 October 1948

The investigative unit of the Metropolitan Police Department organized a special investigative team to uncover a series of frequent gang robberies and car gangs.

Five Men of Edo Trailer (1951)

22 November 1951

During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn.

Hirado Pirates Trailer (1955)

07 June 1955

In the 9th year of the Tempo era, after a long sea voyage, Moritaya Seizo returned to Hirado, who earned huge amounts of gold by piracy.

Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon Trailer (1942)

02 July 1942

The life, adventures and exploits of warlord Date Masamune the One-eyed Dragon: his early youth as an aggressive warrior, the battles he won until subduing almost all his enemies, the lonely comprehension of knowing that he actually can not take over the whole country because he was born too late.

The Battle of Kawanakajima Trailer (1941)

30 November 1941

This epic depicts the battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. The focus of the story is the struggle by the unit leader in charge of the main supply wagons and the supply troops to transport materiel to the Uesugi army.

The Life of Matsu the Untamed Trailer (1943)

28 October 1943

Matsugoro is a poor rickshaw driver whose animated spirit and optimistic demeanor make him a favorite of the town.

Knightly Advice Trailer (1962)

31 January 1962

Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region Trailer (1960)

27 December 1960

His skill and courage were the best in Japan! The life story of Jirocho, a man who protected people on the Tokaido Road.

Souls in the Moonlight Trailer (1957)

13 July 1957

First part of the famous Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy, based on Kaizan Nakazato’s unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941).

Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute Trailer (1958)

12 August 1958

Master swordsman and loyal 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan.

Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two Trailer (1945)

03 May 1945

A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers.

Yakuza of Seki Trailer (1963)

20 November 1963

A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he rescues a young girl, Osayo, whose father entrusts her to him with his dying wish.

Man of the House Trailer (1936)

01 June 1936

This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his partnership and marriage.

Life of Hishakaku Trailer (1963)

16 March 1963

After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane for his kindness, Hishakaku swears to dedicate himself to protect the Koganes in time of crisis.

Restoration Fire Trailer (1961)

14 October 1961

Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Jet Air Base 101 Trailer (1957)

15 December 1957

The first batch of flight control officer candidates, full of yearning for the sky, are assembled at the 101st Air Regiment base.

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.

Castle of Revenge Trailer (1952)

24 April 1952

The film vividly shows the misadventures of Oishi Kuranosuke and the human dramas inside the castle, which lead to the surrender of Ako Castle after seppuku by its lord Asano Takumi-no-kami and the termination of his family's power.

A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji Trailer (1961)

09 April 1961

The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death.

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.

Travels of Lord Mito: The Demon of Kagyuzaka Trailer (1955)

10 May 1955

Sixth film in the ‘Travels of Lord Mito’ franchise.

47 Vendettas Trailer (1953)

31 March 1953

The legendary tale of the forty-seven samurai who seek vengeance against the man who caused their master's death.

Thus the Divine Wind Blows Trailer (1944)

11 August 1944

Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono clan against the Mongol invasion in 1281.

Showdown at Lightning Pass Trailer (1962)

27 October 1962

A story about a spear master’s spiritual and martial discipline.

Bull's Eye of Love Trailer (1958)

15 January 1958

Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute.

Ghost Ship Part 1 Trailer (1957)

23 September 1957

As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon.

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House Trailer (1958)

15 December 1958

All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening at Echigoya’s Red Crane Mansion, and when Young Lord comes to relax he finds no peace until he can unravel the mystery rooted in the past when a beautiful samurai princess prayed for a handsome bridegroom to take her away.

Jakoman and Tetsu Trailer (1949)

11 July 1949

In a village subsisting on it herring fishery, a one-eyed criminal named Jakoman terrorizes the inhabitants.

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.