Cast: Satomi Oka

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Yoshiko Mita · Masayuki Mori · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Bushido, Samurai Saga (1963) presents a segmented narrative that delves into the lineage of a single family and explores the profound impact of the rigid code of honor and loyalty to feudal lords on their lives. This epic tale unfolds...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Hashizo Okawa · Ryutaro Otomo · Satomi Oka · Rentarô Mikuni

Synopsis The Rebel (The Revolutionary) (1962) unfolds in 1637 Shimabara, Japan, during the Tokugawa shogunate. The narrative revolves around a group of downtrodden peasant Christians who rise up against the ruling shogunate. Their rebellion is fueled by the leadership of a...

Direction Eiichi Kudo

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Kô Nishimura · Ryohei Uchida · Isao Natsuyagi

Synopsis The Thirteen Assassins (1963) follows a clandestine mission assigned by the Tokugawa Shogunate to a group of 13 skilled samurai. Their objective is to eliminate Matsudaira Nariaki, the ruthless and debauched leader of the Akashi clan. With a tight deadline...

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Katsuo Nakamura · Hiroshi Fujikawa · Minoru Chiaki

Synopsis Shinran (1960) is a cinematic portrayal that delves into the life and spiritual journey of Shinran, a pivotal figure in Japanese Buddhism. The film chronicles his transformation from a young monk to a revered religious leader, highlighting his struggles, enlightenment,...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Hitomi Nakahara · Yumiko Hasegawa · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis The Traveling Ruffian (1958) follows the thrilling escapades of Mori no Ishimatsu, a renowned figure within the notorious Jirocho gang. The narrative delves into his daring exploits and the challenges he faces as a member of this infamous group, offering...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Hashizo Okawa · Satomi Oka · Shizue Natsukawa · Kusuo Abe

Synopsis Tattoo of Love (1963) follows the story of Hantaro, a man with a serious gambling problem who finds himself deeply in debt after a rigged dice game in Edo. Compelled to flee, he spends the next three years working diligently...

Direction Tai Kato

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Satomi Oka · Kasho Nakamura · Keiko Okawa

Synopsis Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 (1958) follows the adventures of the valiant samurai Genji Kurô, portrayed by Nakamura Kinnosuke, who uncovers a concealed treasure belonging to Lord Yoshitsune. The discovery is made possible through a clandestine message embedded on...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Harue Akagi · Koji Arima · Chikage Awashima · Chiyonosuke Azuma

Synopsis Six Great Men of the Tenpo Period: Pathway to Hell (1960) follows the tale of samurai Kochiyama Soshun, who aids Kaneko Ichinosuke in seeking retribution for the unjust death of Kaneko’s father, falsely accused of embezzlement. Soshun's assistance comes with...

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Harue Akagi · Ushio Akashi · Kensaku Hara · Utaemon Ichikawa

Synopsis Knightly Advice (1962) delves into a gripping narrative of political strife during the nascent years of the Tokugawa Shogunate, inspired by a genuine historical event from 1629. The central conflict revolves around the disparity between the shogun's retainers, or knights,...

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Chiyonosuke Azuma · Minoru Chiaki · Sentarô Fushimi · Utaemon Ichikawa

Synopsis Lord Mito 3: Mito Komon and the Eight Feet Tall Gang (1960) unfolds in the year 1691, as a wave of mysterious fires sweeps through multiple towns across Japan. When the flames reach the prestigious city of Kyoto, the Shogun's...

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Kotaro Satomi · Satomi Oka · Masao Mishima · Takamaru Sasaki

Direction Tai Kato

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Rentarô Mikuni · Satomi Oka · Yumiko Hasegawa

Synopsis Wind, Woman, and Road (1958) follows the intertwined paths of two gamblers on the move, whose chance encounter sets off a chain of events that results in a fatal mix-up. As their journeys converge, a series of misunderstandings and misidentifications...

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Ken Takakura · Wakaba Irie · Chieko Naniwa

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Kinnosuke Nakamura · Yumiko Hasegawa · Satomi Oka

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Ryutaro Otomo · Satomi Oka · Kikuko Hôjô · Shinobu Chihara

Direction Tadashi Sawashima

Cast Eiji Okada · Hashizo Okawa · Satomi Oka · Hiroko Sakuramachi

Synopsis Pirates (1960) follows the adventures of the 'Bahansen,' pirate vessels navigating the Seto Inland Sea during Japan's tumultuous Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai). These daring seafarers, flying the Hachiman banner, venture to distant lands such as China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam, seeking...

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Hiromi Hanazono · Utaemon Ichikawa · Kinya Kitaoji · Satomi Oka

Synopsis Sanguine Battle (1959) follows the journey of Araki Mataemon, who becomes entangled in a cycle of vengeance between two rival samurai clans along the perilous Igagoe Road.

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Akiko Kazami · Wakaba Irie · Isao Kimura

Synopsis Miyamoto Musashi (1961) kicks off the epic saga directed by Tomu Uchida, delving into the early life of the legendary samurai. The story begins with Takezo, the name Musashi was known by before his legendary status. Takezo's journey starts inauspiciously...

Direction Tadashi Sawashima

Cast Hashizo Okawa · Satomi Oka · Aoyama Kyoko · Isao Yamagata

Synopsis Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia (1961) presents a gripping narrative of enigma and suspense, adapted from a renowned newspaper serial. The story unfolds with a young nobleman who finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Ryunosuke Tsukigata · Chiyonosuke Azuma · Mitsugorô Bandô · Shinobu Chihara