Yoshizaburo Arashi
The Day Before (1939)
A forceful indictment of the devastating effects of war and nationalistic fanaticism on the average man, who, in the face of the absurdity of violence, is reduced to apathy or victimhood. (more)
A forceful indictment of the devastating effects of war and nationalistic fanaticism on the average man, who, in the face of the absurdity of violence, is reduced to apathy or victimhood. (more)
The 47 Ronin
(1941)
In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord ... (more)
In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord ... (more)
A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf (1937)
Story of a bandit king. (more)
Story of a bandit king. (more)
The Beauty and the Dragon (1955)
Kabuki adaptation: A princess, a figure from the literary past who anticipates a modern woman, tempts a self righteous priest. (more)
Kabuki adaptation: A princess, a figure from the literary past who anticipates a modern woman, tempts a self righteous priest. (more)
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn (1937)
Story of a bandit king part 2. (more)
Story of a bandit king part 2. (more)