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Kanopy
87
7.9
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80
/997/
78
/409/
4.3
/142155/
100
/58/
93
/725/
87
/18/

Tampopo (1985)
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.
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68
32
6.9
/974/
57
/30/
64
/28/
3.8
/3447/
74
/6/

Kagero-za (1981)
A 1920s playwright meets a beautiful woman who may be the ghost of his patron's deceased wife.
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77
19
7.3
/454/
66
/16/
76
/25/
3.6
/384/
100
/5/

Eleven Samurai (1967)
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
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58
18
6.1
/473/
51
/20/
59
/18/
3.2
/1092/
57
/5/

Yakuza Law (1969)
A story of yakuza lynching during the Edo, Meiji, and Showa periods.
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68
17
7.3
/426/
55
/9/
75
/20/
3.6
/342/

The Great Killing (1964)
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
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Plex
64
11
6.4
/481/
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.
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10
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Yatsuhaka-mura (1951)
Original work by Yokomizo Seishi. The third part of Kindaichi Kosuke's story, which was collected by Chie Kataoka.
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10
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The Lonely Olympics (1983)
This is a story about the youth of a university student who, by chance, aims to compete in the Montreal Olympics in a single scull (a single-seater boat). Every night he stays up all night playing mahjong and drinking. Masao lives his life aimlessly, and even the university he got into after failing the entrance exam twice is on the verge of repeating the year. One day, a high school classmate and friend who graduated from Tokyo University and got a job at a top bank is invited to his wedding reception, and Masao is invited as well. However, Masao feels uncomfortable with the glamor of the surroundings, and when Rie, who is also attending, comforts him, he blurts out, half-jokingly, that he might compete in the Olympics.
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10
/1/
90
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954)
Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
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10
/1/

Samurai of the Great Earth (1956)
A film adaptation of Rikuo Honjo's novel "Ishikari River".
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10
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Kanbei's Bargain Sale (1958)
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
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10
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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.
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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...
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10
/1/

鍔鳴浪人 (1956)
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10
/1/

悲劇の将軍 山下奉文 (1953)
When Japan entered into the great tragedy that was unforgettable, the general general of the history of the Ming Dynasty, hokudai Yamashita, left the Malay front and occupied Singapore at once, and was praised as a "Malay tiger." However, the situation in Japan changed steadily by the failure of Sai pan from the GA Talca translation.
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10
/1/

Magistrate Ooka’s Legends (1958)
A hotshot investigator solves a series of gruesome murders in this exciting and dark classic.
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10
/1/

Tekka Wakashū (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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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.
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10
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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.
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10
/1/

Sanada Ten Braves (1954)
1954 Japanese movie
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10
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Bored Hatamoto Detective, Part 2: Poisoning of the Demon Lord (1950)
Bored Hatamoto movie #11
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10
/1/

Bored Hatamoto Detective, Part 1: The Seven Brides (1950)
Bored Hatamoto film #10
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3.6
/34/
10
/1/

Black Ninja (1967)
Historical action film about the struggle for gold of two feudal clans in the Edo period.
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10
/1/

Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern (1961)
Detective Umon’s services are called upon when ronin Yaichiro is killed with a peculiar weapon, a stone wrapped in a towel.
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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?
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10
/1/

Convicted Woman (1966)
1966 film directed by Kudo.
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5.9
/20/
10
/1/
50
/3/

Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute (1958)
Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
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10
/1/

G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape (1950)
The second part of an action-packed action movie about the struggle between smugglers, the Japanese Coast Guard and G-men. Having caught a suspicious radio signal, the coast Guard discovers that a smuggling transaction is taking place and goes to the place. It was supposed to be a big catch, but they lose sight of the smugglers by finding and rescuing a woman drowning in the sea. The rescued woman says she jumped into the sea while escaping from a slaver's boat... A luxury version featuring the two main stars of the Toei company – Chiezo Kataoka and Utaemon Ichikawa.
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10
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53 Stages of the Road (1959)
An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
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5.9
/10/
10
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Clan Revival (1954)
After the Onin War ended in 1477, Kyoto was left in ashes and the nation was in complete disorder. Bands of roving samurai called the "nobushi" terrorized the country under the leadership of Akagaki Genba and overthrew Mangetsu Castle in Tanba Province scattering the few survivors. Lord Niwa's two sons have been studying in China and return to Japan upon hearing of the tragedy in an attempt to restore the clan. On Mt. Oe they meet magician Kiri no Kojiro and try to enlist his aid. With touches of the supernatural and rousing sword-play can they succeed against the evil villains whose symbol is the skull mask?
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6.8
/25/
10
/1/

Ghost Ship Part 2 (1957)
Jiromaru (Kinnosuke Nakamura) investigates the dark "Ghost Ship" in search of his father. Meanwhile, Princess Yuki (Yumiko Hasegawa) and Chacha (Eiko Maruyama) are kidnapped by pirates, so after dedicating himself to rescuing them for the second time, he decides to accept his grandfather's challenge to become a navigator, just like his deceased father.
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6.0
/10/
10
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Ghost Ship Part 1 (1957)
As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon. All hands on board the Kannonmaru were lost except for Shinkei, who alone made his way to land & eventually home to inform his grandson Jiromaru (Kinnosuke Nakamura) that his father Jubei met with disaster. Young Jiromaru tells his grandfather that he doesn't want to be a skipper like his father, but wants to go to Kyoto and become a samurai…
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10
/1/

Lovestruck Ronin (1957)
Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei.
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10
/1/

Genkuro Yoshitsune (1962)
An exciting historical drama that dynamically depicts the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune from the period of his stay on Mount Kurama to his reconciliation with his brother Yoritomo.
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10
/1/

紺屋高尾 (1952)
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10
/1/

Unruly Lion (1961)
N/A
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10
/1/

続南国太平記 薩南の嵐 (1954)
N/A
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10
/1/

Nangoku Taiheiki (1954)
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10
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花吹雪男祭り  (1952)
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10
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The Sun (1953)
Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.
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10
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はだか大名 後篇 (1952)
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10
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はだか大名 前篇 (1952)
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10
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Kaiketsu kuro zukin (1953)
First film of the The Black Hooded Man series.
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6.3
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10
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Case of Umon: Red Lizard (1962)
Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard.
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6.9
/394/
59
/14/
66
/14/
3.4
/344/

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn (1966)
Loyal samurai Samanosuke is attacked, mutilated, and left for dead while carrying out a mission for his clan. He recovers but has lost an eye and an arm. Taking a new identity as Tange Sazen, he searches for a stolen urn which has hidden significance to his clan. But Tange Sazen has his own reasons for seeking the urn.
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10
/1/

Grand Contest (1965)
The story of an unusual friendship between a vagabond, masterless samurai and a magistrate.
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6.1
/19/
10
/1/
60
/1/

A Warrior's Flute (1955)
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
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6.8
/17/
10
/1/

The Kuroda Affair (1956)
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.


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