Sonosuke Sawamura

Most Popular Sonosuke Sawamura Trailers

Total trailers found: 133

The Edo Official and Apprentice Trailer (1959)

25 July 1959

It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar".

Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage Trailer (1960)

29 May 1960

A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes through and decides to lend a sword in hopes to rescue them.

Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda Trailer (1959)

25 October 1959

Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582) was a major daimyo during the Warring State period of Japanese history. He was the second son of Oda Nobuhide, a deputy military governor with land holdings in Owari province.

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.

Mask of the Moon Trailer (1961)

25 April 1961

Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars.

Young Lord Yakuza Trailer (1961)

11 June 1961

Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.

The Living Koheiji Trailer (1957)

04 August 1957

The actor Koheiji is terribly in love with the wife of his best friend, the playwright Takuro; to get her, he would even kill Takuro.

Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins Trailer (1958)

01 April 1958

Oshichi, a famous girl detective, takes it upon herself to investigate the murder of a woman which occurs during an event for the festival of Asakusa Shrine.

Megitsune Buro Trailer (1958)

13 July 1958

Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth Trailer (1952)

03 January 1952

Period film about the legendary detective Umon

Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat Trailer (1961)

05 April 1961

Rampant ronin Matashiro Sasai, finds himself embroiled in serious unrest after he rescues a geisha who is being kidnapped by a group of ronin.

Blind Monk Swordsman Trailer (1964)

20 June 1964

This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past.

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 Lone Journey Trailer (1955)

31 August 1955

Forced on the road by yakuza obligations, a man sets out on a reckless journey to Tsumagoi. Movie posters for local cinemas were often displayed at sento (public baths) too.

The Curse of the Ghost Trailer (1969)

28 June 1969

About 1786 the doings of a demented lord results in many masterless samurai, including Iyemon (Kei Sato) who is used to luxury and cannot adjust to the hand-to-mouth conditions & piecework of umbrella making.

An Actor's Revenge Trailer (1959)

25 December 1959

Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles).

Sasaki Kojiro Trailer (1957)

22 October 1957

Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.

Echo in the Mountains Trailer (1959)

20 September 1959

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen.

Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka Trailer (1961)

02 July 1961

1961 Japanese movie

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.

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) Trailer (1956)

26 December 1956

Historical drama about a sleepy-eyed ronin.

Paper Crane Palanquin Trailer (1960)

05 July 1960

The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogunate.

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.

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.

Half Virgin Trailer (1953)

25 August 1953

A Martial Crowd Trailer (1958)

03 June 1958

As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated.

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.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade Trailer (1963)

02 November 1963

Nemuri Kyoshiro, a youthful and cynical ronin with unparalleled skill, is approached by both sides in a game of corruption, ambition, and double crosses.

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.

The Pirates Trailer (1960)

18 September 1960

Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner.

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Trailer (1962)

12 October 1962

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.

Inazuma Kaidō Trailer (1957)

21 September 1957

Chivalrous Nature Trailer (1965)

01 August 1965

Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 Trailer (1957)

05 November 1957

The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life.

Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin Trailer (1956)

14 August 1956

Yasubei Nakayama Trailer (1951)

31 March 1951

Jidai-geki about the life of Yasubei Nakayama, a famous ronin who did participate in the revenge agaa

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.

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.

The Flower and the Dragon Trailer (1965)

20 November 1965

A story of manly life and the beauty of conjugal love. A story about a man and a woman establishing a family of longshoreman, centering on their love and struggle.

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.

The Shogun and the Fishmonger Trailer (1961)

03 January 1961

Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.

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.

Warrior of the Wind Trailer (1964)

15 January 1964

A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano.

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 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.

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.

Zatoichi's Revenge Trailer (1965)

03 April 1965

Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit.

Invisible Man Trailer (1954)

29 December 1954

When an invisible man is run down by a car it’s up to an eager young reporter and a strange clown to bring a dangerous gang to justice.

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.

Riverside Fish Market Empire Trailer (1952)

14 March 1952

Obscure Japanese movie by director Kyotaro Namiki

Runaway Bride Trailer (1956)

12 February 1956

Ooka Seidan: Devil Image Trailer (1960)

22 May 1960

Magistrate Ooka and a samurai fight against evil forces.

Godzilla Raids Again Trailer (1955)

24 April 1955

Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus.

Gentle Breeze Trailer (1959)

07 July 1959

A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis.

Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Coral Mansion Trailer (1962)

23 January 1962

Bored Hatamoto movie #29

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.

Unruly Lion Trailer (1961)

01 February 1961

Inochi wo Kakeru Otoko Trailer (1958)

29 April 1958

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'.