Kyōji Aoyama

The Baby Carriage

Upon discovering that her father has a mistress, a young girl befriends the "other woman" and her child. Realizing that her half-sister is doomed to being regarded as an outcast, the heroine sets about to spiritually legitimize the girl.

Man Who Causes a Storm

Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.

Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa

1962 Japanese movie

Devil Flesh

Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō

A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.

Cruel Story of a Good Man

Joshiryōsai

The Rambling Guitarist

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 Baby Carriage

Upon discovering that her father has a mistress, a young girl befriends the "other woman" and her child. Realizing that her half-sister is doomed to being regarded as an outcast, the heroine sets about to spiritually legitimize the girl.

Man Who Causes a Storm

Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.

Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa

1962 Japanese movie

Devil Flesh

Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō

A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.

Cruel Story of a Good Man

Joshiryōsai

The Rambling Guitarist

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.

He's the Witness

Takuya witnesses the homicide of the detective leading an investigation into the murder of the chairman of the People’s Economic Association, and he disguises himself.

Who's the Real Killer

Film about a car dealer who gets into financial trouble.

The Man with a Sinister Laugh

After getting out of prison, a young yakuza tries to find out who killed his girlfriend, attempts not to get drawn back into crime, and to find his missing sister.

Quick Draw Outlaw: Man of the Great Plains

Rambling in the Sea

Seventh in the nine-film series, "The Wandering Guitarist".

Wakai hyou no mure

A blockbuster youth action film that explodes with the charm of Maiko Guy and Akira, based on the serialized novel in Nikkan Sports by Yoshirō Akinaga, now adapted for the screen. Due to the passage of time since the film's release, some scenes may be marred by visual and audio distortions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

高校四年

1957 Japanese movie

The Human Cyclone

The first in the Ginza Whirlwind Child series. A poignant action giant depicting the activities of Mait Guy Akira, who calls people to Ginza Boring Man, popular and longing everywhere, and who is on the side of justice of the divine ghost.

Kidō sōsahan Minato no ryakudatsu-sha

1962 Japanese movie

The Rambler Goes North

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.

Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku

"Tomorrow is Another Day" tells the story of three brothers who struggle to shake free of the father's ties to the yakuza underworld. A star vehicle for the popular singer/actor Yūjirō Ishihara.

Birth of a Jazz Maiden

Kawai Midori's father left the family a long time ago and since her mother passed away, she has taken care of her younger siblings by herself by working with a group of itinerant camellia oil peddlers. While she is In Izu selling camellia oil, she meets a young student, Katō Yutaka, who asks her to let him take her picture. The peddlers also meet a jazz band, and when Midori sings a song, teased by the band's star singer Nanjō Haruo, the band members are enraptured by her beautiful voice. She eventually joins the band and quickly becomes a popular jazz singer.

Who is in the Background?

Based on the original work of Yasunori Kawauchi of "Moonlight Mask", this is the second in the "Ginza Whirlwind Child (Mitsutogai)" series in which Asahi Kobayashi plays an active role in the death of a divine ghost in a skillful disguise. Takuya Nikaido appears in Kobe and approaches the mystery of the fake bill case.

機動捜査班

孤独の人

Kidō sōsahan-gun ōkami no machi

1962 Japanese movie