Ryūzō Shimada Movie Trailers
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Three Young Samurai Trailer (1961)
22 February 1961
During Japan's Warring States period three young Tokugawa vassals head their separate ways after Takeda Shingen's forces overran their castle.
Song of Sado Trailer (1961)
19 July 1961
Sentaro (Raizo Ichikawa) from Ipponmatsu sets out to commit evil and gain dignity, but his good-natured nature does not allow him to do anything bad.
The Gambler's Code Trailer (1961)
14 June 1961
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man.
The Confusing Journey of Jirocho Trailer (1963)
30 June 1963
An entertaining historical drama featuring popular comedians from the Kansai region of the time, such as Makoto Fujita, Minoru Shiraki, and Gannosuke Ashiya.
Black Challenger Trailer (1964)
04 April 1964
Young lawyer Jiro receives a late night phone call from a distraught woman sending him on a journey to uncover corruption and exploitation stemming from those at the very top of society.
Maiko and the Assassin Trailer (1963)
28 August 1963
19th century Japan, at the end of the Edo period. A samurai falls in love with a young woman while taking up arms to overthrow the local shogunate.
Shinsengumi Chronicles Trailer (1963)
03 January 1963
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai.
The Swishing Sword Trailer (1958)
03 August 1958
A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha, etc. A young swordsman helps her uncover the plot and take revenge.
Assassins for sale Trailer (1963)
08 March 1963
Nagasaki at the end of the Edo period had the taste of a criminal paradise, where, despite the exotic, dangerous work was always in demand.
Samurai Save The Virgin Trailer (1960)
21 December 1960
A gripping historical drama full of suspense and a mysterious bewitching mood. A puzzle of a turbulent era in which various characters fall into a maelstrom of events - a pretty girl, a strange beggar woman, a charming thief, a clever detective, the famous magistrate Toyama Saemon no jo, they all struggle to unravel this mystery of the white bell, which provoked the sudden disappearance of two beautiful women caught in one place at the same time at midnight.
Black Weapon Trailer (1964)
20 June 1964
Industrial espionage gets in the way of love and marriage for factory worker Katayanagi.
Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion Trailer (1958)
01 October 1958
During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism.
The Tale of Zatoichi Trailer (1962)
18 April 1962
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo Trailer (1964)
30 December 1964
[Period covered: 1616] On May 8th, 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax. This film takes place immediately following 'Ninja 4: Mist Saizo, Last of The Ninja'.
Daimajin Trailer (1966)
17 April 1966
A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy Trailer (1966)
09 November 1966
Nemuri Kyoshiro discovers a conspiracy centering around a band of disgruntled samurai wanting to avenge the death of their sensei, a political reformer that pushed for better provisions for the lower classes until he was assassinated by Shogunate agents.
A Lustful Man Trailer (1961)
21 March 1961
Fascinated with women from an early age, Yonosuke had his first sexual encounter at the age of seven.
The Informer Trailer (1965)
13 November 1965
To pay off his enormous debt, Segawa becomes a spy for the president of a small trading company.
Satan's Sword Trailer (1960)
18 October 1960
The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941).
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Trailer (1965)
18 September 1965
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death.
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.
Sword Devil Trailer (1965)
16 October 1965
Hanpei is a gentle young samurai that loves flowers. One day, he witnesses an old man's quick draw of the sword.
Zatoichi on the Road Trailer (1963)
30 November 1963
Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.
The Gay Masquerade Trailer (1958)
29 November 1958
The film won 1959 Blue Ribbon Awards for best actor Raizo Ichikawa and for best cinematography Kazuo Miyagawa.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire Trailer (1965)
12 January 1965
Fifth film in the series. When Kyoshiro, in a moment of weakness, saves the life of a woman being attacked on the road, he quickly finds himself entangled in a conspiracy involving a corrupt chamberlain, a wily merchant, the survivors of a pirate gang, and a missing treasure trove.
Bronze Magician Trailer (1963)
05 October 1963
A story loosely based on the affair between Empress Kōken-Shōtoku and the monk Dōkyō, set during the Nara period (710–794 A.
The Third Shadow Warrior Trailer (1963)
21 April 1963
In the mountain regions of Hida, the dreams of a peasant named Kyonosuke, who longed to be a samurai, come true when he becomes one of three doubles, of shadows, of Lord Yasutaka.
Tabiwa Oiroke Trailer (1961)
26 April 1961
Will the assassin take my life or will a beautiful woman take my chastity? Or will a beautiful woman take your chastity?
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter Trailer (1961)
17 May 1961
Disguised as a beggar monk, Ryunosuke is harassed along the road by the rowdy members of a country dojo or fencing school malingering outside their fencing hall.
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege Trailer (1964)
10 July 1964
[Period covered: 1614-1615] Tokugawa Ieyasu is now the ruler of all Japan. But one last loose thread must be tied up before his domination is complete -- the destruction of the Toyotomi clan, now beseiged in Osaka castle.
The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark Trailer (1961)
29 November 1961
The hairpin murdered a young girl. Detective Zenigata Heiji begin to investigate. Suddenly a murder case turns into a case of smuggling.
Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies Trailer (1966)
10 December 1966
[Period Covered: 1570-1573] Towards the end of the Tenmon Era, Shogun Ashikaga`s powers were weakening by the day and many were there who planned to overthrow him.
Buddha Trailer (1961)
31 October 1961
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment.
Obsessive Snake Trailer (1958)
07 September 1958
Utaji heard that her ex-lover Seijirou would get married to Ochiyo a daughter of Ise-ya. She murdered Ochiyo and took over the Ise-ya's shop with Hikoroku a head clerk of Ise-ya.
Assignment Dragon No. 3 Trailer (1967)
03 January 1967
In late 1940 the Japanese were anxious to conclude peace in China and to that end sent Colonel Hidaka to inaugurate negotiations.
Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane Trailer (1960)
26 June 1960
Follows the murder of a money-lending masseur by an impoverished samurai. The slain masseur's daughter will also fall victim to his curse, so that she can become empowered as an agent of her father's vengeance.
Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut Trailer (1961)
09 January 1961
The story of Sasaki Kojiro, a young swordsman, and his quest to train under master Seigen and develop his own style.
Koga's Messenger Trailer (1960)
18 May 1960
The mysterious Koga Ninja crushes the villains who are trying to take over the inheritance of the Omi castle owner using various means!
Samurai Vendetta Trailer (1959)
22 November 1959
Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira that led to the famous revenge of the 47 Ronin.
Rampaging Dog Trailer (1965)
06 May 1965
Abare inu is a 1965 action-comedy film directed by Kazuo Mori. It is the fourth film in the series.