Film★ 9.01967Ambassador RamenFrankie Sakai plays a Chino-Japanese man who after trudging along in odd jobs discovers his true talent in making excellent, tasty and somewhat spicy ramen. As well as friendship and love, too...Open details →
Film★ 6.81965Zatoichi and the Doomed ManBlind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.Open details →
Film★ 5.01965The Story of a Blind WomanAt sixteen, due to illness, Tsuruko goes blind, and has no choice but to become a massage therapist. One day, stumbling on a staircase, she meets a businessman and falls in love with him.Open details →
Film★ 8.01964SuperexpressA man operates a small real estate business near Osaka. A man from Tokyo asks for help in buying a large tract of land in order, he says, to build an automobile factory. But by accident the realtor learns that the Tokaido Railway Line is going to be built directly across the land just acquired. Also known as Black Super ExpressOpen details →
Film1964Muchana YakkoA comedy directed by Koji Shima about a men's game. Reckless and exciting, definitely worth watching! Miyoshi Oki was born in Hokkaido and grew up in a dirty carriage that his father owned. His dream was to have a horse with a good coat that costs 10 million yen and he set a goal for it. At the invitation of Otaki-gumi executive Iwasa, he joined Otaki-gumi while the leader Sozaburo was sick. Miyoshi's method is not to deal with the yakuza's morale and slashing, but to handle things mentally....Open details →
Film1963Ōkuma Shigenobu the greatThe biopic of Shigenobu Ōkuma, one of the main Japanese leaders at the turn of the 20th century, a supporter of rapprochement with the United Kingdom, and who brought his country into the Triple Entente against the German Empire.Open details →
Film★ 7.01963Sentimental MobstersA young man who followed his father's wishes and became a travel actor causes a big commotion with his fellow members of the Gurentai group during their travel destination! Innocent to cute girls and reckless to bad guys! Exciting entertainment!Open details →
Film★ 8.01963Bury Me DeepA suspense directed by Umetsugu Inoue, starring Ayako Wakao, depicting the intense lust created by the passion of a writhing woman.Open details →
Film1963Ninja in a Business SuitAn industry research director, Isomura, is killed in a suspected hit-and-run, but his employee, Hinuma, believes it was murder, not an accident.Open details →
Film★ 6.61963Black ReportAfter a businessman is murdered, an investigation identifies a suspect who is then put on trial for that crime.Open details →
Film★ 7.51962A Woman's LifeBased on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.Open details →
Film1962The Midday TrapA businessman who dreams of a successful career ends up embroiled in a murder case after a love affair.Open details →
Film★ 7.11962Black Test CarTwo car manufacturers spy on each other to try to find out details and prices of a new sports car each is about to launch.Open details →
Film1962Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop1962 Japanese movie based on the Crazy Cats smash hit single, "Sudara Festival", sung by Hitoshi Ueki.Open details →
Film★ 7.21962Stolen PleasureHigh-end cabaret hostess Masuko discovers her long-term lover is actually married. Determined to secure her future, she aggressively manipulates him into divorcing his wife, only for their new marriage to be destabilized by the arrival of her young niece.Open details →
Film1960Hit and Run GangDetective Goto, who had sniffed out drugs as the culprit behind the murder of an elderly woman, was run over and killed while pursuing the culprit. His younger brother Matabei vowed to challenge the culprit in front of his brother's grave. A fast-paced action-packed story.Open details →
Film1960Ah Special Attack CorpsDepicts four cheerful, young former college students with promising futures who die tragic deaths as pilots in the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps.Open details →
Film1959The Telephone Rings in the EveningIn a peaceful town near the Seto Inland Sea, a threatening letter arrives along with the ringing of a telephone... A thriller-comedy that sets this stagnant town ablaze.Open details →
Film★ 5.01958The Snowy HeronThe story follows Oshino, a geisha who is trying to start a new life with a lover who is a painter. However, her past filled with debts and pimps catches up to her.Open details →
Film★ 9.01958The Lowest ManA young offender who is already guilty of many crimes is sentenced again for rape. Upon his release from prison, a year later, the victim waits to kill him.Open details →
Film★ 9.01958The PrecipiceKosaka drops to death while ice climbing with his friend Uozu to see the sunrise on the New Year’s Day. The investigators try to find the cause of the death, then discover that the cut rope was made in the factory for which Uozu’s brother works.Open details →
