Romi Yamada

Sex Peddlers

The "Nighttime Youth Series" vividly depicts the lives of men and women consumed by lust and desire in the nighttime entertainment districts of a neon-lit metropolis. The first installment, "The Pimp," portrays the life of a yakuza who makes a living as a pimp, and Tatsuo Umemiya's portrayal of a womanizer who can manipulate women at will was a perfect fit and garnered much attention.

Explosion Course

Auto-racing crews prepare for the Indy car race near Fuji in this Japanese documentary. Award-winning director Hiroshi Teshigahara compares the celebrated event with the enthusiasm of the youth of the time to the sport. Narration is provided by Shoichi Ozawa and compliments a well-crafted feature that will only appeal to die-hard auto-racing fans.

Nami kage

Ayako Wakao won the Blue Ribbon and the Kinema Jumpo for this film.

Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 2: The Explosion

A snack bar opens in the Kirigaoka central shopping street, which has begun to co-exist with the major supermarket Angel A. The owner is Akemi, a childhood friend of the ‘second generation’. The owner is Akemi, a childhood friend of the ‘Nidaime’. The Nidaime were excited, but in fact she was a pawn of Angel A. And those who are after the Kirigaoka Central Shopping Arcade are once again plotting against them in an unexpected and despicable way...

Under the Stars of Singapore

1967 Japanese movie

Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 1: The Rage

"A wave of recession hits the Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street in a certain town. One by one, the shops succumb to Angel A's pressure. Finally, the second generation of shopkeepers in the Kirigaoka Central Shopping Arcade, all of whom are strong ex-biker gang members, stand up! In order to protect the local shopping arcade, their ‘community development’ campaign has begun."

My Brother, My Love

The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate

The life of entertainers in Asakusa’s pleasure quarters. An exciting yakuza story with superb action.