Naoko Kubo Movies

After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to...

Five years after the end of the Second World War, Reikichi, a repatriated veteran, translates love letters for Japanese women to American GIs, while...

A story about love triangle between mother and daughter relation...

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a...

The Son of the Black Mass returns in this ninth installment in Daiei's longstanding Nemuri Kyoshiro series. This time Raizo Ichikawa as Nemuri is...

One of the earliest of sukeban / girl boss type eiga

14th in the 17 film Daiei "Woman Gambler" series

A spectacular comedy with a star-studded cast that depicts unusual trials and unexpected verdicts regarding the five deadly sins: the crime of...

Tsunokichi and Ken face off against a rival yakuza in Kyushu.

A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.

1962 Japanese movie

As descendent of famed fishmonger Isshin Tasuke, young feisty Ishii Tasuke uses his talent to flourish his employer’s food business.

Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.

Somewhat unique as it appears to be one of the very rare appearances of master thespian Itô in a yakuza role.

Two travelers (Makoto Fujita and Minoru Shiraki) have adventures along the road including strange supernatural happenings, ghosts, and monsters.

A young yakuza in love with the girl who's to marry his clan oyabun, kidnaps the girl before fleeing with her. In Tokyo, he hides under the identity...

Film about the 2-26 Incident.

Based on the novel of the same name by Seichō Matsumoto.

When the plague threatens a small town in Manchuria, a young doctor finds himself struggling to save the lives of his townspeople.