mdblist.com logo The Best Kensaku Hara Movies. Go to The Best Shows


Ratings
Between
and
Between
and
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Additional filters
m
Lists, Streaming Services, Cast and more
Create List (219 items)

Login to create a dynamic list


poster
Criterion Channel
76
62
7.2
/2783/
70
/59/
67
/66/
3.7
/5683/
100
/9/
76
/35/

Osaka Elegy (1936)
Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzlement.
poster
72
30
7.2
/547/
65
/16/
74
/14/
3.9
/2192/

The Mad Fox (1962)
A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appears to be on the horizon after he becomes romantically involved with his dead lover's twin sister, but more complications arise thanks to a chance encounter with a clan of shape-shifters.
poster
Hoopla
72
29
7.5
/516/
67
/17/
72
/14/
3.8
/2058/

Big Time Gambling Boss (1968)
Tokyo, 1934. The boss of the clan that controls gambling agonizes and some of his followers propose to Nakai to take his place, but he refuses the offer.
poster
74
12
7.6
/349/
65
/6/
86
/10/
3.6
/277/

Hero of the Red Light District (1960)
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
poster
Plex
64
11
6.4
/482/
58
/14/
62
/6/
3.4
/645/
71
/2/

The Magic Serpent (1966)
In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and his wizard friend Oroki-maru. The young prince Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Ten years later, Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents and the wizard's death with his magic powers he learned from the wizard. He kills Yuki Daijo but then must battle Oroki-maru in a battle to the death.
poster
?
6.6
/10/

Miyamoto Musashi - Battle at Han'nya Hill (1943)
Miyamoto Musashi is challenged by a series of opponents in this follow up to Miyamoto Musashi's Kongoin Ketto (1942, also called Nitoryu Kaigen) also directed by Ito Daisuke.
poster
?
10
/1/

Hiryū musō (1955)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

Eight Brave Brothers 3 (1959)
The long-awaited Hakkenshi arrive at Takita Castle, which is saddened by successive defeats.
poster
?
10
/1/

Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower (1957)
Bored Hatamoto film #21
poster
?
10
/1/

Bored Hatamoto: House of Skulls (1954)
Bored Hatamoto movie #15
poster
?
10
/1/

Bored Hatamoto Passes By (1953)
Bored Hatamoto movie #14
poster
?
10
/1/

Yatsuhaka-mura (1951)
Original work by Yokomizo Seishi. The third part of Kindaichi Kosuke's story, which was collected by Chie Kataoka.
poster
?
10
/1/

Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo (1955)
An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…
poster
?
10
/1/

Kurama Tengu: The Tale of a Government Thief (1957)
The third film in the "Kurama Tengu" series starring Azuma Chiyonosuke, based on the original work by Osaragi Jiro. The staff remains the same as in the previous film, "Kurama Tengu Kakubei Shishi" (1951), and the cast is the same, including the lead actors Azuma Chiyonosuke, Hiyoshi Toshiyasu, and Chihara Shinobu.
poster
?
10
/1/

Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask (1951)
Two child performers lose their money, but are saved by the masked avenger Kurama Tengu. When the children return the favor in foiling an attempt on the hero's life, they find themselves in need of protection once again...
poster
?
10
/1/

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1 (1954)
The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
poster
?
10
/1/

A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride (1960)
A village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to have some fun and practice. And here he is attacked by a beautiful thief... A light comedy historical drama.
poster
?
10
/1/

豪快三人男 (1951)
In the midst of the Siege of Osaka in the Sengoku period, a thrilling tale unfolds featuring a trio of ronin who manipulate a group of spies, a mysterious woman protecting a young lord, and the overwhelming roar of the Warring States captured on the silver screen.
poster
?
10
/1/

照る日くもる日 后篇 (1960)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins (1960)
The film adaptation of the novel "Three Little Rats" by Tatsuro Jinde. In this fascinating story, the rebellious Jirokichi and three men, united by a sense of justice and love, confront an evil merchant and an official who fills his pockets with gold, and eventually expose his crimes in order to avenge the death of one of his comrades.
poster
?
10
/1/

Goblin's Highway (1957)
Gombei is Nameless, a wanderer who is skilled with a sword and has a great sense of humor, who tries to save the good people of the Kiso Valley, he gets into a fight with local bad bosses who behave badly on the Tokaido road in the Kiso Valley.
poster
?
10
/1/

Hirado Pirates (1955)
In the 9th year of the Tempo era, after a long sea voyage, Moritaya Seizo returned to Hirado, who earned huge amounts of gold by piracy. Along the way, he picked up Ichinojo Kaneko, a Ronin who survived the disaster at sea. Seizo and Orin, the daughter of merchant Yohei, are in love with each other and want to get married. However, Kashiwakura Gaiki, the samurai of the domain, wants to kill Seizo for the sake of his son Shozaburo, who is in love with Arin, and Kurando Matsuura, the owner of the castle, wants to seize all the gold for himself...
poster
?
10
/1/

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge (1954)
The second part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of an actor with a strange fate, with a variety of characters and exciting developments.
poster
?
10
/1/

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge (1954)
The final, third part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of an actor with a strange fate, with a variety of characters and exciting developments.
poster
?
4.4
/10/
10
/1/

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3 (1954)
The third part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin.
poster
?
10
/1/

The Duel at the Satta Pass (1962)
A variety of characters, including ninja Noto, a swordsman disguised as a komuso monk, and a young samurai chasing them, participate in a chaotic bloody battle for 4,000 gold coins that were stolen from Nijo Castle.
poster
?
5.2
/6/
10
/1/

Shinran, Part II (1960)
Continuation of the biographical film about the monk Shinran, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa. Shinran, born of the fading aristocratic class, was placed in a monastary on Mount Hiei when still a child. He did not come down for twenty years, when his wanderings begin as he spreads his ideas for achieving enlightenment through the Pure Land sutra. Because his teachings contradict the powerful Tendai sect, he comes to grief with the government, his followers persecuted, himself exiled to far coastal Echigo where he married & began raising a family but soonafter was wandering & teaching again. He lived to be ninety.
poster
?
7.8
/20/

Miyamoto Musashi - Dai-ichi-bu: Kusawake no hitobito - Dai-ni-bu: Eitatsu no mon (1940)
A movie by Hiroshi Inagaki
poster
?
10
/1/

牢獄の花嫁 (1955)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

鍔鳴浪人 (1956)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

Jigoku no kagebōshi (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
poster
?
10
/1/

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 1: Revenge and Love (1954)
The first part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of an actor with a strange fate, with a variety of characters and exciting developments.
poster
?
10
/1/

Epic Crash (1958)
Utaemon Ichikawa plays the role of Hikoshiro Navate, who has a strong sense of justice and opposes power and tyranny with his will and spirit.
poster
?
10
/1/

Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/
100
/1/

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 (1952)
The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along his journey through various provinces. Here, a lively and entertaining tale unfolds, filled with swordplay where heroes and villains clash, intertwined with heartwarming humor.
poster
?
10
/1/

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2 (1952)
At the transformed Fumaden (Demon Subduing) Temple, with the dynamic efforts of Sukesan and Kakusan, and the appearance of the heroic woman Oshin, Lord Kōmon's ingenious strategy swiftly overcomes the wicked bandits in this exhilarating and unrivaled episode.
poster
?
6.0
/7/
10
/1/

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5 (1954)
The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
poster
?
10
/1/

Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region (1960)
His skill and courage were the best in Japan! The life story of Jirocho, a man who protected people on the Tokaido Road. The fearless Kinnosuke Nakamura enthusiastically plays the young Jirocho from Shimizu in this chivalrous story.
poster
?
10
/1/

Lofty Ambitions (1957)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

Goblin of Rashomon (1956)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

Genta Shigure (1953)
Ryō Hagiwara movie
poster
?
10
/1/

Sanada Ten Braves (1954)
1954 Japanese movie
poster
?
10
/1/

Eight Brave Brothers 2 (1959)
2nd film in the Eight Brave Brothers trilogy
poster
?
10
/1/

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil (1952)
Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato.
poster
?
10
/1/

A History of the Japanese Underworld - The Bloody Resistance (1967)
N/A
poster
?
10
/1/

Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen (1962)
A popular dance master in Edo meets a yakuza man, and the maddened master is killed in the end of their tremendous love affair. The master becomes a vengeful spirit that haunts the man. A thrilling ghost story.
poster
?
6.7
/12/
10
/1/
54
/7/

Road of Chivalry (1960)
While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?
poster
?
6.5
/36/
60
/1/

Initiation of the Two-Sword Style (1943)
Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.


mdblist.com © 2020 | Contact | Reddit | Discord | API | Privacy Policy