Cast: Sanae Kitabayashi

Direction Norifumi Suzuki

Cast Sonny Chiba · Yutaka Nakajima · Makoto Satô · Naoya Makoto

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Sumiko Fuji · Tomisaburô Wakayama · Ken Takakura

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Tomisaburô Wakayama · Michitaro Mizushima · Kyôsuke Machida

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Tomisaburô Wakayama · Akiko Kudô · Bin Amatsu

Synopsis A Scarred Life (1971) unfolds in the grim aftermath of World War II in Osaka, Japan, where the yakuza are left to pick up the pieces following the demise of their leader, the Oyabun. As the power vacuum deepens, rival...

Direction Kazuo Ikehiro

Cast Yoshio Harada · Atsuo Nakamura · Kayo Matsuo · Sanae Kitabayashi

Synopsis Trail of Blood (1972) explores the journey of a man seeking redemption in a violent world. Jokichi, a former drifter and hired sword from Mikogami, attempts to leave his sinful past behind after rescuing a woman in distress. They marry,...

Direction Sadao Nakajima

Cast Bunta Sugawara · Tamio Kawaji · Tsunehiko Watase · Kyôsuke Machida

Synopsis The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats (1972) follows the chaotic journey of two men who return to Kobe after being released from prison, causing a series of disturbances. The film, part of the "Mamushi brothers" series, is a collaborative effort...

Direction Keiichi Ozawa

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Akiyoshi Fukae · Eiji Gô

Synopsis Outlaw: Black Dagger (1968) unfolds a gripping tale of gang warfare in the Kansai region of Japan. The story revolves around Goro (Tetsuya Watari), who finds himself at the center of a violent conflict between two rival gangs. During a...

Direction Saito Kosei

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Isao Natsuyagi · Haruko Wanibuchi · Saitô Tomoko

Synopsis The Devil's Flute (1979) follows renowned detective Kindaichi as he unravels a sequence of enigmatic homicides within an affluent family. This cinematic gem masterfully combines suspense and deception, all set against the opulent backdrop of wealth. The narrative is filled...

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Koji Tsuruta · Minoru Oki · Nijiko Kiyokawa

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Sanae Kitabayashi · Kyôsuke Machida · Ryo Ikebe

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Hideki Takahashi · Sanae Kitabayashi · Asao Koike · Yôko Yamamoto

Synopsis Heart of Stone (1968) is an intense action drama set in the tumultuous period preceding the Second World War. The film delves into the life of a notorious gangster, navigating the dangerous underworld of crime and violence. As the world...

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Yôko Tsukasa · Shima Iwashita · Yuki Arikawa · Chieko Higashiyama

Synopsis The Kii River (1966) unfolds in the scenic Wakayama prefecture, centering on the lives of three generations of women. These women collectively embody the evolution of modern Japanese history, offering a poignant exploration of their experiences and the societal changes...

Direction Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Ichirô Zaitsu · Sanae Kitabayashi · Kuniyasu Atsumi

Synopsis The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village (1978) follows the story of a detective, Tarao, who is summoned to investigate the puzzling demise of Mariko, a young woman who was set to be married. Mariko is discovered lifeless, wearing a chilling...

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Kayo Matsuo · Sanae Kitabayashi · Bin Amatsu

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Mitsuo Hamada · Tamio Kawaji

Synopsis Outlaw: Gangster VIP (1968) follows the journey of Goro (Tetsuya Watari), a man deeply entrenched in the yakuza underworld. As a dedicated member of the Mizuhara family crime syndicate, Goro consistently demonstrated his allegiance by fearlessly leading every confrontation. Violence...