Shōzō Nanbu Movies

Japan, 1643, as the Kato clan of Aizu falls from power two brave samurai will settle a dispute in the time-honored tradition of their clan, by...

1945 Japanese movie

A unique story of a life of romance, divided into three episodes about the profound secrets of the path deeply rooted in the essence of human nature,...

Two sisters, Kyoko and Hisako, run a restaurant in Kyoto. But an incident with the latter's fiancé puts their relationship, and the future of...

Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless personality of Kuroda Nagamasa...

Second sequel to Saiyuki (1952)

1962 Japanese movie

A pre-war sports movie by director Tomu Uchida. This story is set at the Waseda-Keio regatta. This was shot at the banks of the Sumida River, where...

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...

1958 Japanese movie

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...

1945 Japanese movie

Second in the Nage Utasamon series

A band of guerrillas fight against occupying British forces in Malaya.