Collection
The Rambler Series
9 titles · in release order
The Rambling Guitarist · 1959The Rambling Guitarist
★ 6.91959
MovieCrimeDrama
Arriving in the town of Hakodate, a wandering musician, Shinji Taki, is soon recruited by the local gang as a hired hand. However, with the arrival of a sinister gunman, Taki's mysterious past catches up with him.
The Rambler Rides Again · 1960The Rambler Rides Again
★ 10.01960
MovieWesternCrime
In this fifth episode of the "Wataridori" series, Taki Shinji (Kobayashi Akira) drifts north to Hokkaido, where he helps protect an Ainu village from unscrupulous land developers.
Return of the Vagabond · 1960Return of the Vagabond
★ 5.01960
MovieMusicAction
The 3rd film of the famous "Wataridori" (The Rambler) series from Nikkatsu. The young rambler, Shinji Taki (Akira Kobayashi), with his guitar arrives in Sadogashima Island, Niigata, Japan. Of course, Shinji meets yet another beautiful girl named Noriko, who closely resembles the famous actress Ruriko Asaoka again. Of course, Noriko is in trouble. Of course, Shinji's yet another skilled rival named "Tetsu, the Gunman" comes to Sado shortly. Of course, the villain tries to kill Shinji and Tetsu. Of course, Shinji solves the problem and leaves Sado suddenly.
The Rambler in the Sunset · 1960The Rambler in the Sunset
1960
MovieActionWestern
The young rambler, Shinji Taki, with his guitar arrives a hot spa town at the foot of Mount Aizu Bandai. Of course he solves the problems in the town while encountering the sinister rival, Masa "the pistol guy".
The Guitarist and the Rancher · 1960The Guitarist and the Rancher
1960
MovieWesternCrime
Rambler Shinji arrives in town armed with nothing but a guitar. With assistance from an old gun-for-hire friend, he sets about to stop the mob from turning an honest ranch into a gambling resort.
The Rambler under the Southern Cross · 1961The Rambler under the Southern Cross
1961
MovieAction
In the nine part Wataridori series (1959-1962), Kobayashi played a wanderer on Japan’s back roads with most of the accoutrements of a Western hero, from a horse to fringes, guitar and even a trusty bullwhip.
Rambling in the Sea · 1961Rambling in the Sea
1961
MovieWesternCrime
Seventh in the nine-film series, "The Wandering Guitarist".
The Rambler Goes North · 1962The Rambler Goes North
1962
MovieAction
In the nine part Wataridori series (1959-1962), Kobayashi played a wanderer on Japan’s back roads with most of the accoutrements of a Western hero, from a horse to fringes, guitar and even a trusty bullwhip.
The Rambler Returns Home · 1962The Rambler Returns Home
1962
Movie
Final installment of THE WANDERING GUITARIST series.