Sararīman monogatari shin'nyū shain dai ikkaFilm1962Sararīman monogatari shin'nyū shain dai ikkaJapanese comedy film.Open details →
Film1962Return of the WhirlwindBased on the original work of Yasunori Kawauchi of "Moonlight Mask", this is the fifth in the "Ginza Whirlwind Child (Mitsutogai)" series in which Asahi Kobayashi dressed as a hero of the dead ghost. Familiar Takuya Nikaido challenges the international call girl organization.Open details →
Film1962The Rambler Goes NorthIn 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.Open details →
Film1961Crimson PistolWearing a symbol of justice and brotherhood on his waist – a crimson pistol belt, Ace Joe engages in a fight with villains trying to seize the mine.Open details →
Film★ 8.01960The Man with a Sinister LaughAfter 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.Open details →
Film1960Wind of VolcanoAn airplane loaded with 50 million yen for the reconstruction of Amami Oshima crashes en route from Kagoshima, Kyushu, but neither the money nor the remains of the pilot can be found.Open details →
Film1960He's the WitnessTakuya 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.Open details →
Film1960Teenage WolfIn the bustle of the city, on the corners of neon streets, the eyes of a wild beast are fixed on a young girl! A gloomy portrait of youth, in which distorted energy explodes! A unique social drama that acutely depicts the psychological conflict bubbling in the chest of detectives who are chasing a gang of scoundrels who prey on innocent girls. Adapted from the novel "Kegareta Hankachi".Open details →
Film1959Who 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.Open details →
Film★ 6.91959The Rambling GuitaristArriving 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.Open details →
Film1959The Human CycloneThe 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.Open details →
Film1959Young PantherA blockbuster youth action film based on the serialized novel in Nikkan Sports by Yoshirō Akinaga, now adapted for the screen.Open details →
Film1959Shadow of IntimidationFour henchmen kill Ryu, the head of a group of dollar buyers, on a dark construction site. They divide 1.2 million yen from Ryu's bag into 4 parts and disperse. However, one by one, the henchmen die. The last survivor, Sima Kyuhei, gets a call and is informed that Ryu is alive. He is told that if he does not return the money, he will be killed, and he goes to the meeting place...Open details →
Film1958Roar of the CityThis action drama depicts a horrifying murder case over a photo of a mysterious beautiful woman hidden in a wallet, and the justice and love-hate relationship between the men involved in the case.Open details →
Film1958Zoku fûfu hyakkeiIn this sequel to The Husband Wore the Apron, househusband Soma wins a children's literature award, bringing in a windfall of prize money. Meanwhile, the Kurata couple find jobs that bring further complications into their married life.Open details →
Film1958Ashita 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.Open details →
Film1958The Husband Wore the ApronIn the Okawa household, Miharu is the breadwinner, while her husband, Soma, handles the domestic chores. One day, a poor student couple moves into their home. Things get even more complicated after their cousin, Matsue, runs away from home after a fight with her husband.Open details →
