Ryutaro Otomo Trailers
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Ryūtarō Ōtomo (大友柳太朗 Ōtomo Ryūtarō) (5 June 1912 – 27 September 1985) was a Japanese film actor. He committed suicide in 1985.
Most Popular Ryutaro Otomo Trailers
Total trailers found: 142
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.
Tange Sazen and the Princess Trailer (1961)
03 May 1961
Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.
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.
Tange Sazen: Mystery of the Twin Dragons Trailer (1959)
03 January 1959
In this film in the long running series, Tange Sazen and his friends are asked to guard a dragon-shaped incense burner that holds the key to hidden treasures.
Tange Sazen Trailer (1952)
14 August 1952
Drama about a famous one-eyed, one-armed samurai swordsman of the middle of the Tokugawa period by the name of Tange Sazen.
The Lonely Olympics Trailer (1983)
20 March 1983
This is a story about the youth of a university student who, by chance, aims to compete in the Montreal Olympics in a single scull (a single-seater boat).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Warrior's Flute Trailer (1955)
04 December 1955
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf Trailer (1959)
03 March 1959
Five swordsmen are murdered and hung from a tree and the chase is on to find the killers. Two magistrates pursue the leads to solve the crime and it leads to a potential conspiracy to kill the 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.
The Grand Master Trailer (1948)
18 October 1948
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family.
Grand Contest Trailer (1965)
08 May 1965
The story of an unusual friendship between a vagabond, masterless samurai and a magistrate.
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.
Cantankerous Edo Trailer (1957)
09 January 1957
It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitement combining the talents of Japan's most popular couple.
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.
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.
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.
Case of Umon: Red Lizard Trailer (1962)
29 July 1962
Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard.
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.
Mighty Shosuke Trailer (1960)
09 October 1960
A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord.
Kagero-za Trailer (1981)
21 August 1981
A 1920s playwright meets a beautiful woman who may be the ghost of his patron's deceased wife.
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.
A Thousand Standards of Stone Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
A film about the rivalry and friendship between firefighter Chоji and sumo wrestler Sokichi Fudoyama.
Tengu Priest Trailer (1962)
02 November 1962
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.
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.
The Swordsman and the Actress Trailer (1955)
09 January 1955
A fellow member of the company named Hanjiro tells Koharu, an actress in a traveling theatrical troupe, about a keepsake folding fan that his lost love Lady Okyo gave him years ago.
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.
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Trailer (1962)
17 April 1962
This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attempt to recover a masterpiece sword for his lord.
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.
Secret of The Golden Spell Trailer (1958)
18 March 1958
One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman, must rescue the Yagyu clan from the treachery of a master plotting to take control over a sword fighting school.
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.
Tampopo Trailer (1985)
23 November 1985
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles.
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.
53 Stages of the Road Trailer (1959)
18 October 1959
An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
The Red Shadow Trailer (1961)
24 December 1961
Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle.
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.
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Trailer (1960)
15 January 1960
The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his efforts to steal bribe money on its way to Edo for the benefit to poor farmers.
