Cast: Eiko Miyoshi

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Isuzu Yamada · Takashi Shimura · Akira Kubo

Synopsis Throne of Blood (1957) presents a unique retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," set in the world of feudal Japan. The narrative follows Taketoki Washizu (Toshiro Mifune), a brave and loyal samurai whose destiny takes a dramatic turn after an eerie encounter...

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Nobuko Otowa · Shûji Sano · Mitsuko Mito · Sachiko Hidari

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Minoru Chiaki · Misa Uehara · Takashi Shimura

Synopsis The Hidden Fortress (1958) follows the journey of Princess Yuki Akizuki, also known as "Yukihime" in Japanese, as she navigates through hostile lands. Her mission is to restore her kingdom with the help of a substantial amount of gold she...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Takashi Shimura · Keiko Awaji · Eiko Miyoshi

Synopsis Stray Dog (1949) follows the journey of Murakami, a young and dedicated homicide detective who finds himself in a dire situation when his pocket is picked on a crowded bus, resulting in the loss of his service revolver. Overwhelmed by...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Rentarô Mikuni · Kuroemon Onoe · Kaoru Yachigusa

Synopsis Samurai I - Musashi Miyamoto (1954) follows the journey of Takezo, a wild and untamed orphan, who, along with his best friend Matahachi, departs their village to join a military force heading into combat. After their side suffers defeat, the...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Ken Yamauchi · Yoshiko Kôda · Masayuki Mori · Akira Takarada

Synopsis Whistle in My Heart (Whistling in Kotan) (1959) is a poignant film that brings to life the story penned by Ishimori Nobuo, which garnered acclaim, including the prestigious first Mimei Literature Award. The narrative centers around an Ainu girl and...

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Ken Uehara · Kinuyo Tanaka · Hiroshi Akutagawa · Hideko Takamine

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Isuzu Yamada · Kyôko Kagawa · Ganjiro Nakamura

Synopsis The Lower Depths (1957) unfolds in a grimy, rundown boarding house, where a motley crew of vagabonds and criminals lament their harsh existence. The narrative centers around Osugi, the stern landlady, who finds herself in a bitter feud with her...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Setsuko Hara · Susumu Fujita · Denjirô Ôkôchi · Haruko Sugimura

Synopsis No Regrets for Our Youth (1946) follows the journey of Yukie, a refined young woman who is the daughter of a respected university professor. Her world is turned upside down when her father is dismissed from his position due to...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Michiyo Kogure · Tomoemon Otani · Sô Yamamura · Jun Tazaki

Synopsis Okuni and Gohei (1952) is a cinematic adaptation of a traditional kabuki drama. The narrative revolves around a woman named Okuni and Gohei, a loyal servant of her deceased husband. Together, they embark on a quest for vengeance against Tomonojo,...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Yôko Tsukasa · Akira Takarada · Keiko Awaji

Synopsis Samurai Saga (1959) is a captivating adaptation of Edmund Rostand's renowned play "Cyrano de Bergerac," set against the backdrop of feudal Japan. The story revolves around a skilled samurai and poet who possesses an unusually large nose, a physical trait...

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Hideko Takamine · Masao Wakahara · Chikage Awashima · Toshiko Kobayashi

Synopsis Carmen Falls in Love (1952) follows the story of an innocent and unsuspecting burlesque performer who finds herself captivated by a talented painter. The artist, however, is already betrothed to the daughter of a prominent and divisive female politician, adding...

Direction Seiji Hisamatsu

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Yôko Sugi · Kyôko Kagawa · Hisao Toake

Direction Masanori Kakei

Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Akira Takarada · Daisuke Kato · Yumi Shirakawa

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Achako Hanabishi · Keaton Masuda · Eiko Miyoshi · Murasaki Fujima

Direction Toshio Sugie

Cast Ryo Ikebe · Fubuki Koshiji · Asami Kuji · Momoko Kôchi

Direction Toshio Sugie

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Asami Kuji · Takashi Shimura · Machiko Kitagawa

Synopsis Escape to Danger (1953) is a gripping action drama that revolves around a married woman who finds herself entangled in a perilous affair with an escaped convict. The narrative unfolds as the woman's life takes a dramatic turn, blending elements...

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Hisaya Morishige · Keiju Kobayashi · Daisuke Kato · Asami Kuji

Direction Daisuke Itô

Cast Yoichi Funaki · Kazuko Ichikawa · Tatsuya Ishiguro · Ryôsuke Kagawa

Direction Eizô Sugawa

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Hiroshi Koizumi · Eijirô Tono · Nobuo Nakamura

Synopsis The Beast Shall Die (1959) follows the chilling journey of a talented literature post-graduate student, portrayed by Nakadai, who undergoes a dramatic transformation into a deranged murderer. This dark turn is sparked by the tragic suicide of his father and...