Greatest Boss of Japan
A man who became the third boss faces off against delinquent foreigners and villains vying to rule the underworld in order to develop the port city.
Directed by Akinori Matsuo · Written by Akira Nakano
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Gun of Nosappu · 1961Gun of Nosappu
★ 10.01961
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Set against the backdrop of the vast wilderness of Hokkaido and the Sea of Okhotsk, Ace Joe arrives in the town of Nosappu and explodes with exhilarating rapid fire and invincible charm.
Special Crime Investigation Front · 1977Special Crime Investigation Front
★ 9.51977
SeriesCrime
Frankie the Milkman · 1956Frankie the Milkman
★ 8.51956
MovieComedy
Roppeita is big in size, clumsy and full of energy. When his grandfather orders him to move out to Tokyo to save a sinking milk delivery business a distant relative of his runs, he encounters the most strangest of clientele.
Shadow Warriors · 1980Shadow Warriors
★ 8.01980
SeriesDrama
Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s.
Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
Dice and Swords · 1968Dice and Swords
★ 7.71968
MovieAction
The year is 1926. It has been three years since the Great Kanto earthquake hit Tokyo. Everything is being rebuilt from the ground up. Odera crime syndicate saw this as an opportunity to expand its territory. The Odera boss arranges marriage between his daughter Orin (Ruriko Asaoka) and the son of notorious Gyotoku clan, but Orin’s heart belonged to Shinjiro (Yujiro Ishihara), a member of her father’s clan.
The Lady Professional · 1971The Lady Professional
★ 7.31971
MovieActionAdventure
Lily Ho as a deadly assassin becomes the target of murder herself
Yakuza sensei · 1960Yakuza sensei
★ 7.01960
MovieDrama
The Fugitive Samurai · 1984The Fugitive Samurai
★ 7.01984
MovieActionAdventure
Itto Ogami- High Executioner to the Shogun- has been betrayed by his political enemies and sentenced to a dishonorable death. Seeking to restore the honor of his name, Ogami- The Wolf- must flee the Shogun's grasp and live long enough to prove his innocence. Taking only his sword and his son, Ogami embarks on a bloody journey of righteousness and revenge as he seeks to destroy those who would disgrace his family's name. Hunted mercilessly by the Shogun's troops, by his enemies, and by those who seek the reward put on his head, Ogami must fight his way through feudal Japan, challenging and defeating all who stand in the way of his quest for honor. Can Ogami- a true Samurai Warrior- endure the ceaseless violence which surrounds him?
I Am Waiting · 1957I Am Waiting
★ 6.51957
MovieCrimeDrama
A former boxer gets involved with a club hostess trying to escape the clutches of her gangster employer.
The Okinawa War of Ten Years · 1978The Okinawa War of Ten Years
★ 6.21978
MovieCrime
After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police · 1979Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
★ 6.01979
MovieCrimeDrama
A group of warriors decide to unite to help the oppressed masses. Disguised as ordinary people, they are dedicated to fighting evil till the end.
Masked Blade · 1983Masked Blade
★ 6.01983
SeriesDrama
Choshichiro Nagayori Matsudaira is the son of Tadanaga Tokugawa, which makes him a nephew of the Shogun. Tadanaga died as a result of an alleged plot to overthrow his elder brother, the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Because of Choshichiro’s complicated background, he lives among the commoners in the shogunal capital city of Edo, punishing the evil when he sees wrongdoings and injustice.
Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death · 1993Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death
1993
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The President's Son · 1962The President's Son
1962
MovieDrama
Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell · 1982Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell
1982
Movie
The second in Norio Nanjo’s “Secret” series. The former secret phantom Sanzo (Hiroki Matsukata) and Yume no Gosuke (Ashiya Gannosuke), who escaped after clashing with their superiors, travel to the castle town of Kurume in Kyushu.
Warlord of the Underworld · 1998Warlord of the Underworld
1998
MovieCrimeDrama
On the day of the festival at Takao Shrine in Koshu, a brawl breaks out at a local gambling den run by the boss, Kansuke of Saruya (played by Zo Ozawa). It’s the rowdy members of the Shimizu clan, led by Jirocho (Kinya Kitaoji), who uncover a cheating scheme. The chaos is brought to a halt by none other than Jirocho’s lifelong rival-Katsuzo of Kurokoma (Tetsuo Ishidate), a powerful local boss from Koshu...
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★ 7.51993
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 · 2003Kill Bill: Vol. 1
★ 8.02003
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Brother · 2000Brother
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★ 6.12002
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Crying Freeman · 1995Crying Freeman
★ 6.41995
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A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
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