Cast: Tamasaburo Bando

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Kenji Sawada · Tomoko Mariya · Masumi Miyazaki · Tamasaburo Bando

Synopsis Yumeji (1991) presents a semi-fictional narrative centered around the life of Takehisa Yumeji, a renowned poet and painter. This film serves as the concluding chapter in Seijun Suzuki's Taishô Roman Trilogy, following the earlier installments "Zigeunerweisen" (1980) and "Kagero-za" (1981)....

Direction Tamasaburo Bando

Cast Tamasaburo Bando · Sadanji Ichikawa IV · Yoshie Minami · Rie Miyazawa

Synopsis The Tale of Himeji Castle (1995) follows the journey of a youthful samurai who, in his quest to retrieve a runaway falcon, takes a daring step by approaching the castle's mistress. This act, considered a grave offense, puts his life...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Kyusaku Shimada · Mieko Harada · Jun'ichi Ishida

Synopsis Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis (1988) follows the chilling tale of a malevolent entity, a reincarnation of a 10th-century Japanese general, who materializes in the bustling metropolis of early 20th-century Tokyo. This sinister figure is driven by a singular, destructive purpose:...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Tamasaburo Bando · Toshiyuki Nagashima

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Tamasaburo Bando · Go Kato · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Koji Nambara

Synopsis Yasha-ga-ike (1979) unfolds in the serene yet eerie landscape surrounding a small Japanese village, where a enigmatic pond is home to legendary beings. The narrative delves into themes of vengeance, sorrow, and the profound strength of genuine affection. This timeless...