Tomoko Matsushima
Secret of The Golden Spell (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. (more)
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. (more)
Magic Boy (1959)
Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets ... (more)
Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets ... (more)
Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders (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. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious ... (more)
The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious ... (more)
The Orphan Brother (1961)
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls ... (more)
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls ... (more)
力道山の鉄腕巨人 (1954)
1954 Japanese film starring professional wrestler Rikidozan. (more)
1954 Japanese film starring professional wrestler Rikidozan. (more)
Japanese drama film. (more)
Moonlight Mask: Claws of Satan (1958)
The 3rd Moonlight Mask movie from the 50s. (more)
The 3rd Moonlight Mask movie from the 50s. (more)
Tange Sazen: Mystery of the Twin Dragons (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. This is the most exciting film in the series, and contains some of the best action sequences of Otomo's ... (more)
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. This is the most exciting film in the series, and contains some of the best action sequences of Otomo's ... (more)
The Boy Detectives Club – The Enemy Is an Atomic Submarine (1959)
Ninth and final film in the Boy Detectives Club series. Features Tatsuo Umemiya's film debut. (more)
Ninth and final film in the Boy Detectives Club series. Features Tatsuo Umemiya's film debut. (more)
Sazae-san Sequel (1957)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. (more)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. (more)
Sazae-san (1956)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic strip. The first entry in Toho's Sazae-san series. (more)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic strip. The first entry in Toho's Sazae-san series. (more)
Teenage Sazae (1957)
Adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in color. (more)
Adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in color. (more)
Sazae's Engagement Trip (1958)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in TohoScope. (more)
An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in TohoScope. (more)
Gale Winds! Tengu Karama (1956)
The 40th and final "Tengu Kurama" feature starring Kanjuro Arashi. (more)
The 40th and final "Tengu Kurama" feature starring Kanjuro Arashi. (more)