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Hachiro Okuni

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Sansho the BailiffSansho the Bailiff · 1954
Sansho the Bailiff
8.11954
MovieDrama
In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.
Chikamatsu MonogatariChikamatsu Monogatari · 1954
Chikamatsu Monogatari
7.81954
MovieDramaRomance
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
UgetsuUgetsu · 1953
Ugetsu
8.01953
MovieFantasyDrama
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Gate of HellGate of Hell · 1953
Gate of Hell
7.11953
MovieDramaHistory
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Snowy Night DuelSnowy Night Duel · 1954
Snowy Night Duel
1954
MovieDramaHistory
A yakuza returning from an island journey takes a stranger’s young child under his wing as he travels, gives up the woman he loves to his brother-in-arms, kills a corrupt gang boss in the name of justice and turns himself in.
Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka SchoolAkado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School · 1957
Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School
8.01957
MovieDramaAction
Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes.
Hana no kenkajōHana no kenkajō · 1953
Hana no kenkajō
1953
Movie
Zoku suna-e jubaku: YukijorōZoku suna-e jubaku: Yukijorō · 1953
Zoku suna-e jubaku: Yukijorō
1953
Movie

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The Magical WarriorThe Magical Warrior · 1955
The Magical Warrior
1955
MovieDrama
Rikitaro and Osayo are popular entertainers who throw knives. They are sweethearts. At one day They help Ocho, who is a beautiful pickpocket when she is attacked by Ronin. in Asakusa, However, they come to be surrounded by doubtful Ronin after that. Moreover, Rikitaro is called to stop by Kajima of Edo-Karo of Nihonmatsu-Han. He calls him a young lord and treats Rikitaro as one, because his young lord, Tetsunojo is missing. Kuni-Garo makes a plan to carry out. Kikumaru, the younger brother of the mother difference in him instead of Tetsunojo, Since Rikitaro is just like Tetsunojo, then, they are convinced that it is Tetsunojo of Rikitaro. Rikitaro and Osayo decide to help Kajima and Tetsunojo. Finally they success to crush Kikumarsu's group.