Kōtarō Bandō Movies

A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.

1956 Japanese film, originally released in three parts.

When Ochika, from a rich family, marries Danpei, a poor shamisen player, she devotes herself completely to him and takes over her business, to the...

1962 Japanese movie

The action of this historical drama takes place against the background of poverty and hunger in the city of Edo and depicts young people rebelling...

Utamaro, a great artist, lives to create portraits of beautiful women, and the brothels of Tokyo provide his models. A world of passion swirls around...

1962 Japanese movie

A remake of High Noon (1952) as a Japanese jidai-geki sword-fighting movie.

At the crowded Komatsuya in Kawadome, travellers are holding a secret art contest to relieve boredom. However, a thief goes around. During the sudden...

Bored Hatamoto movie #29

At the beginning of the Meiji era, three brothers of a samurai family each stand up to the times.

Japanese film, originally released in two parts.

Dedication of the Great Buddha is a 1952 Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival.

1960 Toei film

Japanese film.

Kota and Kosuke, from the Hikyaku-ya shop in Edo, went to Kyoto. Contrary to their carefree appearance, they carry a secret letter concerning the...

A kabuki actress is murdered. Her pet cat laps its mistress's blood and becomes a demon possessed by the vengeful murder victim.