Shima Iwashita Movie Trailers
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Harakiri Trailer (1962)
15 September 1962
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual.
Cherry Blossoms Trailer (1989)
13 May 1989
A story about love triangle between mother and daughter relation...
Taira no Kiyomori Trailer (1992)
25 July 1992
The tale of Taira Kiyomori who started as a young inexperienced warrior who led the Heike into the battle against the brutal pirates on Setouchi.
Professional Killers – Assignment by Night Trailer (1974)
16 February 1974
Three assassins take on a band of thieves who specialize in murder.
Lady with Seven Faces Trailer (1969)
21 June 1969
A lovely female thief, and disguise artist, has a great passion for her next big job which she sets s
Rebellion of Japan Trailer (1967)
14 January 1967
Suzuko, a woman in her twenties who has a brother with political problems (due to communist reprisals), lives for over five years in a love affair with Tate who's a young lieutenant in the Army, ultimately becoming a right-wing fundamentalist revolutionary.
The Politicians Trailer (1983)
22 October 1983
Who will be the next prime minister? As two candidates start to compete, political game and brutal murder ensue.
Portrait of Chieko Trailer (1967)
22 June 1967
Takamura, a poet and sculptor, marries a budding artist named Chieko who dreams of becoming an oil painter.
Minamoto Yoshitsune Trailer (1990)
31 December 1990
One evening, when the monk Saito Musashibo Benkei was luring for his sword number 1000 at Gojo bridge, Shanao (later Yoshitsune), a young man of small and fragile stature passed by.
The Donkey Comes on a Tank Trailer (1964)
26 December 1964
Sabu was once a boy soldier but people in his village disliked him. He finally broke loose when his land was taken.
A Woman Called En Trailer (1971)
29 May 1971
Set at the end of the feudal period. A woman spends most of her early life in prison, incarcerated by political opponents of her father.
I Lived, But... Trailer (1983)
29 October 1983
An extremely lovely tribute to Ozu, on the 20th anniversary of his death. It uses a combination of footage from vintage films and new material (both interviews and Ozu-related locations) shot by Ozu's long-time camera-man (who came out of retirement to work on this).
An Autumn Afternoon Trailer (1962)
18 November 1962
Widower Shuhei Hirayama's caretaker is his 24-year-old daughter, Michiko. Gradually, he comes to realize that Michiko should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.
My Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?! Trailer (1987)
06 August 1987
In Jimpachi Kodera's household, young samurai Keishiro Kanie arrives, captivating Jimpachi's wife, Shoko, despite his initially arrogant demeanor.
No More God, No More Love Trailer (1985)
23 March 1985
Released after seven years in prison, an inveterate thug goes from strength to ruthless strength as he makes his way through a succession of dubious jobs, illegal schemes, and brutal romances.
The Empty Table Trailer (1985)
01 November 1985
One year after the Kidojis' eldest son Otohiko was arrested for his part in a terrorist kidnapping, which resulted in multiple deaths, all the other perpetrators' parents have either resigned from their professional positions or taken their own lives, Nobuyuki Kidoji remains adamant that he is not responsible for his son's actions.
Snow Country Trailer (1965)
10 April 1965
This movie is based on an immortal literary work "The Snow Country," a story about a life of geisha Komako who lives in a region with heavy snowfalls.
Fireflies in the North Trailer (1984)
01 September 1984
Set in the icy wilderness of Hokkaido during the early days of the Meiji era, where the brutal warden of Kabato Prison terrorizes convicts sentenced to forced labor to build the roads needed to open up the territory.
Mahiru no wana Trailer (1960)
18 December 1960
On his way to Tokyo one night, a truck driver picks up a country girl and has his way with her amidst a forest.
Yakuza Ladies: Decision Trailer (1998)
17 January 1998
Kasuga’s husband gets arrested for a murder of his beloved protégé. She and her family investigate and find out he was trapped by greedy Nagoshi, the boss of their rival yakuza family.
Silence Trailer (1971)
13 November 1971
In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Double Suicide Trailer (1969)
24 May 1969
Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan.
Shadow of Deception Trailer (1971)
10 February 1971
It was five years ago when Minako spent a night with Sozo, younger brother of her ex-husband. She now lives in a local town with a rich old man who owns a dry goods store.
Glory on the Summit Trailer (1962)
29 July 1962
A treasury official passed over for promotion and obsessed with careerism interferes in the lives of his three sons, who seek escape from his relentless pressure in the mortal danger of mountain climbing.
Late Autumn Trailer (1960)
13 November 1960
A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.
Samurai from Nowhere Trailer (1964)
15 January 1964
Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money.
Onihei's Detective Records Trailer (1995)
18 November 1995
A criminal syndicate wants detective Onihei dead, but the resolute hero proves to be hard to kill.
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Trailer (1982)
05 June 1982
Onimasa is the egocentric boss of a small yakuza clan on Shikoku Island, whose criminal duties conflict with his self-image as a chivalrous samurai.
The Women of Osaka Castle Trailer (1983)
03 November 1983
A television drama aired on November 3, 1983 as a special project to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of Yomiuri Television and the 30th anniversary of the founding of Nippon Television.
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron Trailer (1978)
01 July 1978
Kumokiri Nizaemon, a former samurai warrior, has abandoned his class to become the leader of a gang of thieves.
Yakuza Ladies Revisited Trailer (1991)
15 June 1991
The wife of a yakuza lieutenant tries to keep the peace when the clan's heir suddenly dies and a succession conflict threatens to break out.
Epitaph to My Love Trailer (1961)
16 May 1961
A young reporter falls for a beautiful waitress, but fate conspires against their burgeoning romance when the latter is involved in a car accident and loses her memory.
Red Lion Trailer (1969)
10 October 1969
Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.
The Demon Trailer (1978)
07 October 1978
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
Sword of the Beast Trailer (1965)
18 September 1965
Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot.
A Good Man, A Good Day Trailer (1961)
13 August 1961
The university professor Ozeki Hitoshi (Ryu Chishu) is regarded as an eccentric by people in his surroundings.
The Radish and the Carrot Trailer (1965)
03 January 1965
One day a company executive learns that his younger brother, whom he recommended, embezzled company funds.
To Your Majesty, The Emperor 2 Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
Based on Muneta Hiroshi's military novel. The main character, Yamaguchi Zensuke, is a military dog soldier.
Fun on the Run Trailer (1970)
30 December 1970
Comedy about five good-for-nothings who run a phony exercise-hall.
Monument to Holy Service Trailer (1978)
23 September 1978
A rural high school takes part in a mountain-climbing exercise and are caught in a sudden typhoon.
Ballad of Orin Trailer (1977)
19 November 1977
Expelled from her group for losing her virginity, blind travelling musician Orin endures a life of hardship, abuse, and poverty while wandering the countryside, finding brief companionship with an army deserter, and struggling against a society that marginalises her.
Out Burn Trailer (2014)
09 August 2014
Eiko Yagami is a "Marubo", a unit of Ueno Central Police Station's Organized Crime Division which deals directly with organized gangs to try and keep the peace.
Himiko Trailer (1974)
09 March 1974
A reimagination of the myth of Himiko, focused on her divine role as a sun goddess's oracle and her forbidden love for her half-brother Takehiko, which threatens her power and the kingdom's stability.
Yakuza Ladies Trailer (1986)
15 November 1986
When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.
The Day the Sun Rose Trailer (1968)
23 November 1968
Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in peaceful celebration.
Sing, Young People! Trailer (1963)
06 January 1963
A story about four best friends and their lives inside and outside college. Then suddenly one of them receives a surprising offer to be a movie star.
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees Trailer (1975)
31 May 1975
A mountain bandit abducts a woman who demands he kill his other wives to please her, leading to a cycle of violence and madness fueled by superstition and obsession.
Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict Trailer (1993)
06 February 1993
A noble samurai serving the Shogun as 'Kogi Kaishaku-nin' (Official Executioner) is the target of a plot by the evil Yagyu Clan to take away his position and replace him with a member of their own family.
Yakuza Ladies: Dangerous Gamble Trailer (1996)
01 June 1996
The wife of a recently deceased yakuza boss is caught in a conflict between the candidates for his succession and must protect her beloved daughter.
Island of the Evil Spirits Trailer (1981)
03 October 1981
Renowned detective Kosuke Kindaichi is called to an island where a dying man's words lead him to investigate a series of murders connected to the 'Nue' legend and the powerful Osakabe family, who separate twins at birth.
Assassination Trailer (1964)
04 July 1964
In 1863, when American warships approach Japan, an enigmatic ronin becomes an important figure in a complex game of power between the Shogunate and the empire.
Margoo's cup Trailer (1988)
26 December 1988
A suspense drama based on Baku Akae's original work and starring Shima Iwashita. It's the night of reunion for the first time in 15 years.
Takeda Shingen Trailer (1991)
01 January 1991
During the 16th century, Japan was involved in the Sengoku Period, an era of civil wars and the powerful warlords who fought them.
A Legend or Was It? Trailer (1963)
11 August 1963
A Tokyo family escaping the war relocates to a Hokkaido village; their daughter is set to marry the local leader's son, but her siblings disapprove.
The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan Trailer (1970)
18 April 1970
An outlaw pushes the residents of Edo's red light district to rebel against a growing number of stifling, moralistic laws.