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日蓮と蒙古大襲来 (1958)
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During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?
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花の白虎隊 (1954)
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The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was made of the young, 16-17 year old sons of Aizu samurai. Their story is one of the great tragedies of the Boshin War (1868-1869) as they were called into action. Getting cut off from the main body of their platoon, a group of 20 from the 2nd squad retreated to Iimori Hill, where they looked down upon fires surrounding Aizu Castle and thinking that the castle has fallen and all is lost, they choose to die as samurai by committing seppuku. A superb rendition of this true story that shows the true honor of the samurai.
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浅太郎鴉 (1956)
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Early film directed by Kenji Misumi.
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紅蝙蝠 第一篇 (1931)
Character: Chohachiro Tonami
The adventures of a young patriotic samurai. This is the Nikkatsu version of Shin Hasegawa's original story. Shochiku released their version of the story with the same title on the exact same day in 1931
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紅蝙蝠 後篇 (1931)
Character: Chohachiro Tonami
The adventures of the samuraï Chohachiro Tonami continues (sequel to Beni-kōmori - Dai ippen).
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まらそん侍 (1956)
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The TV drama of Ima Harube was adapted by Yagi Ryuichiro ("Komuso Henge"), directed by Mori Issei ("I Am Fujikichirou"), and cinematographed by Honda Shozo ("The Return of the Ghost"). The main cast includes Katsu Shintaro ("Flower of the Wandering Bird"), Saga Michiko and Mita Tokiko ("Matashirou's Fighting Journey")
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国定忠治 信州子守歌 (1936)
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A film based on the life of the bakuto Kunisada Chuji
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小太刀を使ふ女 (1944)
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A tale of love and tears that blossomed in the shadow of the Seinan War.
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丹下左膳 (1953)
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The first film in the Daiei series. At the command of Lord Aiba, Tange Sazen targets two famous swords owned by Onozuka Tessai.
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魔剣 (1953)
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A young swordsman takes on the mysterious, deadly “Demon Sword” wielded by a nihilistic master swordsman who trusts neither human compassion nor a woman’s heart… What is the fate of the undefeated Demon Sword?
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維新の曲 (1942)
Character: Sanjuro Tani
The first film produced by Daiei.
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羅生門 (1941)
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A 1941 Japanese film directed by Shinzo Yoshida.
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西遊記 (1952)
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An adaptation of the famous 16th century novel, Journey to the West.
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赤胴鈴之助 月夜の怪人 (1957)
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In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.
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赤胴鈴之助 鬼面党退治 (1957)
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The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.
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赤胴鈴之助 新月塔の妖鬼 (1957)
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The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks.
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高田の馬場前後 (1944)
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A whirlwind sweeps through Takadanobaba. The familiar fighter Yasubei stuns the city of Edo in this exhilarating tale of swordsmanship and human compassion.
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御存じ右門 護る影 (1943)
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A thrilling period drama featuring Kondo Umon’s detective exploits.
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赤胴鈴之助 三つ目の鳥人 (1958)
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Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.
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柳生连也斋：秘传月影抄 (1956)
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It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!
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小雨の夜に散った恋 (1960)
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The exciting story of Jirocho and his yakuza gang that controlled the area of the Tokaido during the latter days of the samurai era. Awesome fighting from Katsu Shintaro as One-Eyed Ishimatsu highlights this great tale taken from Japanese history!
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宮本武藏 決鬪般若坂 (1943)
Character: Yosaku
Miyamoto Musashi is challenged by a series of opponents in this follow up to Miyamoto Musashi's Kongoin Ketto (1942, also called Nitoryu Kaigen) also directed by Ito Daisuke.
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白夜の饗宴 (1932)
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In old Edo, Kakunojo (Chiezo), a dandy about town, falls in love with Oichi (Isuzu Yamada), whose merchant family is much beyond Kakunojo's status. He nevertheless pursues her until her initial disgust breaks down into fondness, then romantic feelings, inducing her to abandon her fiance on their wedding day.
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赤胴鈴之助 (1957)
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First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.
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赤胴鈴之助 どくろ団退治 (1958)
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Suzunosuke must finish his battle with the Skull Mask Gang—while facing a cave man as well.
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赤胴鈴之助 飛鳥流真空斬り (1957)
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Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes.
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赤胴鈴之助 一本足の魔人 (1957)
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The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.
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歌ふ狸御殿 (1942)
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In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.
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綱渡り見世物侍 (1955)
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Rikitaro and Osayo are popular entertainers who throw knives. They are sweethearts. At one day They help Ocho, who is a beautiful pickpocket when she is attacked by Ronin. in Asakusa, However, they come to be surrounded by doubtful Ronin after that. Moreover, Rikitaro is called to stop by Kajima of Edo-Karo of Nihonmatsu-Han. He calls him a young lord and treats Rikitaro as one, because his young lord, Tetsunojo is missing. Kuni-Garo makes a plan to carry out. Kikumaru, the younger brother of the mother difference in him instead of Tetsunojo, Since Rikitaro is just like Tetsunojo, then, they are convinced that it is Tetsunojo of Rikitaro. Rikitaro and Osayo decide to help Kajima and Tetsunojo. Finally they success to crush Kikumarsu's group.
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大菩薩峠 (1960)
Character: Kurosaka
The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue, a nihilistic swordmaster who doesn't hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good.
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お父さんはお人好し (1955)
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A frenzy of goodwill, tears, laughter, and a lot of fun, caused by thirteen children under the guise of a good-natured fruit vendor and his wife.
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大江山酒天童子 (1960)
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A band of warriors journeys to Mount Oe to rescue abducted women from a demon, overcoming supernatural threats like a giant spider and a diabolical witch along the way.
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新・平家物語 (1955)
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Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei.
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雨月物語 (1953)
Character: Soldier
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
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馬喰一代 (1951)
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The tale of Katakana Yonetaro aka "The Shark," a rough-and-tumble horse trader in Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, despite being a father and a husband he is frequently drawn to taverns.
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狐の呉れた赤ん坊 (1945)
Character: Ushigoro
A lowly drunken samurai finds an abandoned baby in the woods and takes it home. A gift from a fox. But there's something special about the boy.
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かくて神風は吹く (1944)
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Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono clan against the Mongol invasion in 1281.
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獨眼龍政宗 (1942)
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The life, adventures and exploits of warlord Date Masamune the One-eyed Dragon: his early youth as an aggressive warrior, the battles he won until subduing almost all his enemies, the lonely comprehension of knowing that he actually can not take over the whole country because he was born too late.
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次郎長富士 (1959)
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Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa.
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四谷怪談 (1959)
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In one of Japan's most frequently-told ghost stories, a murdered wife returns in an act of vengeance.
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地獄門 (1953)
Character: Sadachika
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
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二刀流開眼 (1943)
Character: Sukekurô Kimura
Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.
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森の石松 (1957)
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Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman.
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仇討珍剣法 (1954)
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Comedy directed by Torajiro Saito about swordsmen in the era of feudal Japan.
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薄桜記 (1959)
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Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira that led to the famous revenge of the 47 Ronin.
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不知火検校 (1960)
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This is the story of a blind masseur who tricks people, steals, and kills; he is the anti-Zatoichi.
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