Kinnosuke Takamatsu Movies

A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later, the child, now a stable boy, is reunited with his...

film directed by Tai Katô

The story opens in October of 1624 when the newly appointed Shogun Iemitsu visits the famed Kan-ei temple. On his way the procession is disrupted...

1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together

As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Shogun), pawned his family heirloom, a valuable Gosu...

short film about Banchō Sarayashiki.

1954 Japanese movie

On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga...

The ambiguous relationship between a woman musician and her young student.

When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of...

Film about Ghost-cat.

A historical drama about a foul-mouthed but good-natured traveller.

After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find the body was missing, as was the Gosu plate. He...

First film of the The Black Hooded Man series.

Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.