Sumire Harukaze

The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall (1958)

When a nobleman finds a woman to be an obstacle to his growing political influence, he kills her and her cat and has their bodies immured in a wall. Shortly afterwards, a catlike demon begins to haunt the castle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kenji Misumi
CAST:  Shintarō Katsu  •  Chieko Murata  •  Mieko Kondō  •  Akio Kobori

When a nobleman finds a woman to be an obstacle to his growing political influence, he kills her and her cat and has their bodies immured in a wall. Shortly afterwards, a catlike demon begins to haunt the castle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kenji Misumi
CAST:  Shintarō Katsu  •  Chieko Murata  •  Mieko Kondō  •  Akio Kobori

Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight (1957)

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bin Kato
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Tamao Nakamura  •  Yōko Uraji

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bin Kato
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Tamao Nakamura  •  Yōko Uraji

Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang (1957)

The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kimiyoshi Yasuda
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Kazuko Ichikawa  •  Sumire Harukaze  •  Shōsaku Sugiyama

The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kimiyoshi Yasuda
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Kazuko Ichikawa  •  Sumire Harukaze  •  Shōsaku Sugiyama

Akadô Suzunosuke (1957)

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bin Kato
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Yataro Kurokawa  •  Yōko Uraji

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bin Kato
CAST:  Shoji Umewaka  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Yataro Kurokawa  •  Yōko Uraji

Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman (1957)

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Katsuhiko Tasaka
CAST:  Shintarō Katsu  •  Yataro Kurokawa  •  Michiko Ono  •  Sumire Harukaze

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Katsuhiko Tasaka
CAST:  Shintarō Katsu  •  Yataro Kurokawa  •  Michiko Ono  •  Sumire Harukaze

Fighting Birds (1956)

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DIRECTION:  Katsuhiko Tasaka
CAST:  Raizō Ichikawa  •  Toshio Chiba  •  Michiko Saga  •  Michiko Ai

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DIRECTION:  Katsuhiko Tasaka
CAST:  Raizō Ichikawa  •  Toshio Chiba  •  Michiko Saga  •  Michiko Ai

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DIRECTION:  Kimiyoshi Yasuda
CAST:  Raizō Ichikawa  •  Shintarō Katsu  •  Saburo Date  •  Shōsaku Sugiyama

Megitsune Buro (1958)

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DIRECTION:  Kimiyoshi Yasuda
CAST:  Raizō Ichikawa  •  Michiko Saga  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Yōko Uraji

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DIRECTION:  Kimiyoshi Yasuda
CAST:  Raizō Ichikawa  •  Michiko Saga  •  Naritoshi Hayashi  •  Yōko Uraji