Sentarō Fushimi

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Shimizu Port of Chivalry (1957)

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja (1957)

During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tadashi Sawashima
CAST:  Koji Arima  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Koinosuke Onoe  •  Masao Hori

During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tadashi Sawashima
CAST:  Koji Arima  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Koinosuke Onoe  •  Masao Hori

Morning Breeze in Edo (1960)

The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shumei Onishi
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Sawamura Sōjūrō IX  •  Keiko Okawa  •  Hiroko Sakuramachi

The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shumei Onishi
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Sawamura Sōjūrō IX  •  Keiko Okawa  •  Hiroko Sakuramachi

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961)

Yotsuya Kaidan, the story of Oiwa and Tamiya Iemon, is a tale of betrayal, murder and ghostly revenge. Arguably the most famous Japanese ghost story of all time, it has been adapted for film over 30 times, and continues to be an influence on Japanese horror today.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tai Katō
CAST:  Tomisaburō Wakayama  •  Sawamura Sōjūrō IX  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Hiroko Sakuramachi

Yotsuya Kaidan, the story of Oiwa and Tamiya Iemon, is a tale of betrayal, murder and ghostly revenge. Arguably the most famous Japanese ghost story of all time, it has been adapted for film over 30 times, and continues to be an influence on Japanese horror today.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tai Katō
CAST:  Tomisaburō Wakayama  •  Sawamura Sōjūrō IX  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Hiroko Sakuramachi

Magistrate of Dice (1961)

Magistrate Kinshiro fights with a group of villains plotting the assassination of the Shogun in Edo.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Eitarō Shindō  •  Kyoko Aoyama

Magistrate Kinshiro fights with a group of villains plotting the assassination of the Shogun in Edo.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Eitarō Shindō  •  Kyoko Aoyama

Mask of the Moon (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. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Makino
CAST:  Satomi Oka  •  Michiko Nishizaki  •  Kyoko Aoyama  •  Mikijiro Hira

Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Makino
CAST:  Satomi Oka  •  Michiko Nishizaki  •  Kyoko Aoyama  •  Mikijiro Hira

Kyoto Assassin (1962)

A dark tale of murder and revenge set in old Kyoto.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Jūshirō Konoe  •  Noriko Kitazawa  •  Toshie Kimura  •  Yumiko Mihara

A dark tale of murder and revenge set in old Kyoto.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Jūshirō Konoe  •  Noriko Kitazawa  •  Toshie Kimura  •  Yumiko Mihara

Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen (1962)

Horror movie directed by Kokichi Uchide.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Ryūji Shinagawa  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Noriko Kitazawa  •  Sentarō Fushimi

Horror movie directed by Kokichi Uchide.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kokichi Uchide
CAST:  Ryūji Shinagawa  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Noriko Kitazawa  •  Sentarō Fushimi

Tengu Priest (1962)

Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Hibari Misora  •  Masao Mishima  •  Noriko Kitazawa

Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Hibari Misora  •  Masao Mishima  •  Noriko Kitazawa

Tokaido Fullhouse (1963)

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikichi faces ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Hashizo Okawa  •  Hibari Misora

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikichi faces ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiezō Kataoka  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Hashizo Okawa  •  Hibari Misora

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai (1986)

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her husband suddenly disappears, leaving behind numerous debts and his illegitimate child. Desperate to track down her missing husband, she travels to Kyushu in hopes of finding clues to his whereabouts and in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanobu Deme
CAST:  Sayuri Yoshinaga  •  Aki Yashiro  •  Morio Kazama  •  Sentarō Fushimi

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her husband suddenly disappears, leaving behind numerous debts and his illegitimate child. Desperate to track down her missing husband, she travels to Kyushu in hopes of finding clues to his whereabouts and in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanobu Deme
CAST:  Sayuri Yoshinaga  •  Aki Yashiro  •  Morio Kazama  •  Sentarō Fushimi

The Seven Vows (1956)

Toruhan, a king’s retainer, embarks on a journey to find a royal treasure that can only be revealed though secret codes hidden in seven crosses carried by his fellow samurai.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

Toruhan, a king’s retainer, embarks on a journey to find a royal treasure that can only be revealed though secret codes hidden in seven crosses carried by his fellow samurai.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

The Seven Vows, Part 2 (1957)

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held captive by the enemy pirate Ongo, Goro discovers the whereabouts of the missing seventh cross. Will he succeed in bringing all seven cross together to reveal the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held captive by the enemy pirate Ongo, Goro discovers the whereabouts of the missing seventh cross. Will he succeed in bringing all seven cross together to reveal the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

The Seven Vows, Part 3 (1957)

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven crosses are finally united to reveal the secret of the royal treasure.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven crosses are finally united to reveal the secret of the royal treasure.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Sentarō Fushimi

Lord Mito (1957)

This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Ryūnosuke Tsukigata  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Hashizo Okawa

This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Ryūnosuke Tsukigata  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Hashizo Okawa

A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Isao Yamagata

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Isao Yamagata

Bull's Eye of Love (1958)

Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute. Warned by a fortune-teller that he would die by the sword, the young lord must courageously battle 30 or 40 men ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Makino
CAST:  Hibari Misora  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Katsuo Nakamura  •  Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute. Warned by a fortune-teller that he would die by the sword, the young lord must courageously battle 30 or 40 men ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Makino
CAST:  Hibari Misora  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Katsuo Nakamura  •  Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

Seven from Edo (1958)

When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Takashi Shimura

When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sadatsugu Matsuda
CAST:  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Shinobu Chihara  •  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Takashi Shimura

A Spectacular Showdown (1959)

One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Koinosuke Onoe

One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yasushi Sasaki
CAST:  Utaemon Ichikawa  •  Chiyonosuke Azuma  •  Kinnosuke Nakamura  •  Koinosuke Onoe

Genghis Khan and His Mongols (1959)

A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the 13th century.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tai Katō
CAST:  Hashizo Okawa  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Yayoi Furusato  •  Yumi Ichijô

A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the 13th century.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tai Katō
CAST:  Hashizo Okawa  •  Sentarō Fushimi  •  Yayoi Furusato  •  Yumi Ichijô
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