Otome Tsukimiya

A period mystery in which an unconventional priest exposes the truth behind the bizarre death of a maid in the shogun's harem. Kinuyo Tanaka...

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money...

1950 Japanese movie

Sequel to "Island of Horrors" (獄門島, 1949).

First film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.

1947 Japanese movie

Japanese comedy film.

A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.

A human drama about the bond between parents and a child and family love. The daughter leaves her foster parents and ends up with her mother in...

There is an inn named Asano Ya in the port town, and a beautiful woman works there. Every year, during a local festival, travelling artists and...

The womanising master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to...

1942 Japanese movie