Hiroshi Kato

Hiroshi Kato

Movies for Hiroshi Kato...

The Brawling Angel
Title: The Brawling Angel
Released: June 21, 1972
Type: Movie
Ninkyo with Hideki Takahashi.
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Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Title: Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Released: January 11, 1972
Type: Movie
The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…
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Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Title: Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Released: February 1, 1969
Type: Movie
The third chapter of the ‘Red Peony Gambler’ saga depicts the happiness and sadness of Red Peony Oryu’s life as she seals her femininity with a red peony tattoo and lives in world of chivalry and honor of the yakuza. This story takes place in the middle of the Meiji era in Nagoya. Oryu is wandering the country, training herself to reinstate her family name. With a written recommendation from Kumatora, she appears at the door of the Nishinomaru family. At the same time, the family is preparing for the gambling competition at the Netsuda Shrine Festival, which they have been hosting for generations. Meanwhile, the crooked Kinbara family is plotting to take over the competition. And now Oryu is forced to get involved in the struggle…
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Showdown of Men 3
Title: Showdown of Men 3
Released: September 28, 1967
Type: Movie
After being bailed out of trouble by a member of the Kaijima Clan, Ryuhei dedicates himself to saving the Kajima’s lucrative lumber business.
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Tears of Banishment
Title: Tears of Banishment
Released: June 17, 1967
Type: Movie
Ninkyo with Kôji Tsuruta. An elderly yakuza brother tries to clear an underling’s name.
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The Domain: White Blade
Title: The Domain: White Blade
Released: January 28, 1967
Type: Movie
The Domain: White Blade
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O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo
Title: O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo
Released: October 28, 1966
Type: Movie
After an American Navy base is annihilated by a secret weapon, Agent OSS 117 is sent to Japan to investigate the organization that's claiming responsibility, and threatening the US with another attack, if they don't pay.
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Seven Gamblers
Title: Seven Gamblers
Released: July 9, 1966
Type: Movie
Hanjiro, a one eyed vagrant arrives in Okinoshima to save the town from a violent Yakuza group with the help of six handicapped guys.
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The Flower and the Dragon
Title: The Flower and the Dragon
Released: November 20, 1965
Type: Movie
A story of manly life and the beauty of conjugal love. A story about a man and a woman establishing a family of longshoreman, centering on their love and struggle.
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
Title: The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
Released: August 25, 1965
Type: Movie
The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.
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The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Title: The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Released: August 12, 1965
Type: Movie
Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Title: Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Released: December 12, 1964
Type: Movie
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
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Korekara no sekkusu: Mittsu no Sei 
Title: Korekara no sekkusu: Mittsu no Sei 
Character: Akio Kakegawa
Released: October 3, 1964
Type: Movie
Early pinku.
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The Domain
Title: The Domain
Released: August 13, 1964
Type: Movie
The feud between two rival delivery companies, Kibamasa and Okiyama, heats up as the head of Kibamasa falls ill.
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The Great Duel
Title: The Great Duel
Released: June 3, 1964
Type: Movie
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
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A Laughable Journey
Title: A Laughable Journey
Released: February 1, 1964
Type: Movie
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Title: The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Released: October 19, 1963
Type: Movie
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
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Blind Wolf
Title: Blind Wolf
Released: September 29, 1963
Type: Movie
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The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
Title: The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
Released: August 7, 1963
Type: Movie
Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.
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Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption
Title: Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption
Released: February 23, 1963
Type: Movie
In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun's life.
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Tokaido Fullhouse
Title: Tokaido Fullhouse
Released: January 3, 1963
Type: Movie
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 off against the vile combination of Ano-Toku and Kurokoma Katsuzo, villains so low as to ambush their foes using snipers. Nikichi, who owes allegiance to Boss Jirocho of Shimizu asks Jirocho to spare Ano-Toku’s life until events force a showdown between the 30 member Shimizu gang and a force of over 200 men fighting on Ano-Toku’s behalf. Meanwhile, a mysterious samurai may hold the key to deciding the outcome of this battle!
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Uragirimono wa jigoku daze
Title: Uragirimono wa jigoku daze
Released: December 23, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie
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Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Title: Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Character: Yamazoe Danpachi
Released: November 17, 1962
Type: Movie
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
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Lion Festival of Echigo
Title: Lion Festival of Echigo
Released: September 30, 1962
Type: Movie
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Keepers of Order
Title: Keepers of Order
Released: August 22, 1962
Type: Movie
Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza.
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Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Title: Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Released: July 8, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie
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Sakura Official
Title: Sakura Official
Released: February 28, 1962
Type: Movie
As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
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A Warrior Generation
Title: A Warrior Generation
Released: February 14, 1962
Type: Movie
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The Red Shadow
Title: The Red Shadow
Character: Tônosuke Kondô
Released: December 24, 1961
Type: Movie
Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.
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Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
Title: Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
Released: October 22, 1961
Type: Movie
This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samurai named Matashichiro. This spaghetti western style action swordplay film is exciting and dynamic from start to finish! One-eyed master of martial arts, Yagyu Jubei visits Akizuki Village and meets with his former teacher Akizuki Hayato-no-Kami. Jubei is shocked to see Hayato's sickly appearance. An evil gang has plotted to murder Hayato, but a deadly Yagyu blade will unleash a rain of blood and disperse the evil plot! The breathtaking climax in a huge ravine called Okamidani is the ultimiate pay-off. Jubei confronts several hundred riflemen and warriors in a bloody battle to the death.
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Restoration Fire
Title: Restoration Fire
Released: October 14, 1961
Type: Movie
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
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Law in Ghost Island
Title: Law in Ghost Island
Released: August 13, 1961
Type: Movie
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
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An Eagle Eyed Lord
Title: An Eagle Eyed Lord
Released: June 21, 1961
Type: Movie
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Magistrate of Dice
Title: Magistrate of Dice
Released: April 18, 1961
Type: Movie
Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!
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Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat
Title: Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat
Released: April 5, 1961
Type: Movie
Rampant ronin Matashiro Sasai, finds himself embroiled in serious unrest after he rescues a geisha who is being kidnapped by a group of ronin.
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Unruly Lion
Title: Unruly Lion
Released: February 1, 1961
Type: Movie
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Lord Mito Komon: World commotion
Title: Lord Mito Komon: World commotion
Character: Kikutaro
Released: December 27, 1960
Type: Movie
Counselor Mito and his companions departed from Mito to see Kikutaro, a young lord of the shogun family, who became the new lord of Shirataka castle with an income of three hundred thousand koku. As they approach Shirataka's domain, a disturbing adventure begins. Soon, the advisor Mito and his companions reveal a conspiracy whose purpose was to capture the Shirataka castle and engage in a battle with the villains.
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Morning Breeze in Edo
Title: Morning Breeze in Edo
Released: November 29, 1960
Type: Movie
The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
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Mighty Shosuke
Title: Mighty Shosuke
Released: October 9, 1960
Type: Movie
A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord.
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Hero of the Red Light District
Title: Hero of the Red Light District
Released: September 3, 1960
Type: Movie
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
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The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
Title: The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
Released: July 30, 1960
Type: Movie
One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.
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Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
Title: Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
Released: May 29, 1960
Type: Movie
A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes through and decides to lend a sword in hopes to rescue them.
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Road Warriors
Title: Road Warriors
Released: May 17, 1960
Type: Movie
A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
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Official with a Tattoo
Title: Official with a Tattoo
Released: March 15, 1960
Type: Movie
Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
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Maboroshi Tantei: Chiteijin Shūrai
Title: Maboroshi Tantei: Chiteijin Shūrai
Released: February 14, 1960
Type: Movie
First "Maboroshi tantei" film, based on the manga by Jiro Kuwata.
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The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
Title: The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
Released: November 24, 1959
Type: Movie
The second film about the adventures of Chosichiro Matsudaira. This time he fights against conspirators whose goal is to replace the 4th Shogun Ietsuna during his visit to Nikko Shrine.
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A Spectacular Showdown
Title: A Spectacular Showdown
Released: August 9, 1959
Type: Movie
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 notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
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Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate
Title: Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate
Released: March 10, 1959
Type: Movie
One of the most popular history-based characters is back when Magistrate Saemonojo Toyama no Kinsan investigates the tragic shipwreck of the 'Sadomaru' near Cape Kasumigaseki. The ship carrying gold bars from Sado Island to Edo for the shogunate disappeared into the ocean on a day with clear skies and no wind. While it is conveniently blamed on a surprise tornado or whirlwind, the Sado Magistrate asks his lifelong friend Magistrate Toyama to get to the root of the mystery in order to save his reputation and avoid a life of shame.
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Whistling in the morning
Title: Whistling in the morning
Character: Minoru
Released: March 4, 1959
Type: Movie
Minoru delivered newspapers to earn money for high school, but when his mother came down with illness he decided to use this money for her doctor's bill and gave up going to high school. His friends heard about this, and they donated money to his mother. So, Minoru goes to high school and yet he delivers newspapers cheerfully whistling every morning. A memorable film debut by Sayuri Yoshinaga, a representative of the Japanese film industry.The film adaptation of "Newspaper Delivery" by Minoru Yoshida, who won the Minister of Education Award at the national small and Medium student essay competition.
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The Unleashed Lord
Title: The Unleashed Lord
Released: February 10, 1959
Type: Movie
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Kunisada Chuji
Title: Kunisada Chuji
Released: August 27, 1958
Type: Movie
Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen, Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends from his hide-out in the mountain, and heads to the city in spite of numerous dangers that await him there.
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The Boy Who Came Back
Title: The Boy Who Came Back
Character: Като
Released: June 29, 1958
Type: Movie
Nobuo is a hot-headed hoodlum fresh out of reform school who struggles to make a clean break with his tearaway past.
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Souls in the Moonlight II
Title: Souls in the Moonlight II
Released: April 20, 1958
Type: Movie
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.
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Underworld Beauty
Title: Underworld Beauty
Released: March 25, 1958
Type: Movie
The moment he's released from prison, the honorable gangster Miyamoto recovers the stolen diamonds he had stashed before getting pinched. When he returns to his haunt to make good by friend who took a bullet for him, he is diverted by the greedy boss Oyane and his insatiable taste for Miyamoto's precious stones.
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直八子供旅
Title: 直八子供旅
Released: February 25, 1958
Type: Movie
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Sasaki Kojiro
Title: Sasaki Kojiro
Released: October 22, 1957
Type: Movie
Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
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Small Rats of the Edo Town
Title: Small Rats of the Edo Town
Character: Kantarô
Released: October 15, 1957
Type: 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 against the contradictions of feudal society.
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Lord Mito
Title: Lord Mito
Released: August 11, 1957
Type: Movie
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.
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Sekki shichihenge
Title: Sekki shichihenge
Released: July 23, 1957
Type: Movie
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A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
Title: A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
Character: Kurazo's Son, Seishichi
Released: July 14, 1957
Type: Movie
Saheji, a man-about-town, gets stuck at a high-class brothel when he can’t pay the bill. He makes the best of his situation by performing various tasks amidst the tumult of the end of the shogunate—but always by making sure to get a “commission” for his troubles.
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Sedge Hat
Title: Sedge Hat
Released: March 20, 1957
Type: Movie
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Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood
Title: Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood
Released: March 4, 1957
Type: Movie
A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a Shogun vassal, mysterious robberies, brutal killings, a vault with no key, a suspect killed while in police custody. This fragmented trail of clues could well be one of the most baffling cases that Young Lord has ever had to solve as he attempts to unravel the mystery and bring the guilty party to justice.
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神変美女桜
Title: 神変美女桜
Released: December 11, 1956
Type: Movie
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World of Love
Title: World of Love
Released: April 14, 1943
Type: Movie
A sixteen-year-old who had been living on her own since her mother died, frequently gets in trouble with the police. She gets sent to an "institute" for young girls in the countryside. There the residents grow their own food, cook and clean for themselves, and are taught language, music, and sewing. While there the young girl slowly begins to form friendships and come out of her shell.