Ryōei Itō

Ryōei Itō

Movies for Ryōei Itō...

Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Title: Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Released: May 31, 1975
Type: Movie
A mountain man beheads his many wives to prove his love to an alluring woman he meets in an enchanted forest.
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Young Master Yakuza: Edoite Goblin
Title: Young Master Yakuza: Edoite Goblin
Released: September 21, 1963
Type: Movie
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Wakasama samurai torimonochō o keshō kumo
Title: Wakasama samurai torimonochō o keshō kumo
Released: December 23, 1962
Type: Movie
Movie directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda
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Mark of Blood
Title: Mark of Blood
Released: October 12, 1962
Type: Movie
Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
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Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow
Title: Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow
Released: May 23, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie.
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Knightly Advice
Title: Knightly Advice
Released: January 31, 1962
Type: Movie
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Travels of Gonkuro
Title: Travels of Gonkuro
Released: December 6, 1961
Type: Movie
Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
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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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The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
Title: The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
Character: Gensuke
Released: September 13, 1961
Type: Movie
A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?
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Fine Man
Title: Fine Man
Released: June 11, 1961
Type: Movie
A young son of a master of the Kuwana clan gets disowned for his rebellious behavior. After he goes from the mountains to the ocean defeating the evil, he becomes a fine man.
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Lord Mito: All Star Version
Title: Lord Mito: All Star Version
Released: August 7, 1960
Type: Movie
In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.
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Runway to Hell
Title: Runway to Hell
Released: May 3, 1960
Type: Movie
When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist.
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Magic Boy
Title: Magic Boy
Character: Okera no Kinta (voice)
Released: December 25, 1959
Type: Movie
Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets out to master his magical gifts, making a pilgrimage to the home of the wizard Hakuunsai. While Sasuke learns the ways of magic, the demon witch terrorizes the countryside, and Sasuke works to complete his training in time.
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The Medicine Case
Title: The Medicine Case
Released: September 30, 1959
Type: Movie
Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox.
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Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
Title: Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
Released: July 12, 1959
Type: Movie
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.
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A Chivalrous Spirit
Title: A Chivalrous Spirit
Released: January 3, 1958
Type: Movie
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 bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
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The Fighting on The Trial
Title: The Fighting on The Trial
Released: May 12, 1957
Type: Movie
Hanjiro of Kusama searches for his little sister Oyuki, who went missing after being desecrated by Hikosaku Tokurai three years ago. The first film in a series about the adventures of the wandering yakuza Hanjiro from Kusama.
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Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Title: Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Released: April 15, 1957
Type: Movie
Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
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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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The Seven Vows, Part 3
Title: The Seven Vows, Part 3
Released: January 9, 1957
Type: Movie
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.
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朱鞘罷り通る
Title: 朱鞘罷り通る
Released: November 20, 1956
Type: Movie
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The Black Hooded Man 4
Title: The Black Hooded Man 4
Released: October 2, 1956
Type: Movie
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旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Title: 旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Released: July 12, 1956
Type: Movie
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Virtue in Spades
Title: Virtue in Spades
Released: May 3, 1956
Type: Movie
Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.