Cast: Shin Kishida

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Kayo Matsuo · Akiji Kobayashi · Minoru Oki

Synopsis Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (Sword of Vengeance, Part II) (1972) follows the relentless journey of Ogami Itto, a masterless samurai, as he confronts a formidable group of female ninjas hired by the cunning Yagyu...

Direction Masaki Kobayashi

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Tatsuya Nakadai · Shin Kishida · Yôsuke Kondô

Synopsis Inn of Evil (At the Risk of My Life) (1971) unfolds in feudal Japan, a time when trade with the outside world was heavily restricted. The narrative centers around a secluded inn, which serves as the base of operations for...

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Etsushi Takahashi · Shigeru Kôyama · Akira Kubo

Synopsis Kill! (Kiru) (1968) follows the journey of Tatsuya Nakadai as Genta, a disenchanted former samurai who abandoned his warrior path to join the ranks of a roaming yakuza group. Along his journey, he crosses paths with Hanjiro Tabata, portrayed by...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ken Takakura · Tsunehiko Watase · Eiji Okada · Keiko Oginome

Synopsis Antarctica (1983) follows the journey of two Japanese researchers, Ushioda and Ochi, who form a deep connection with their sled dogs during a scientific mission in the frozen continent. After completing their initial expedition, Ushioda and Ochi depart from Antarctica,...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Shin Kishida · Hiroko Sakurai · Saburo Shinoda · Ryo Tamura

Synopsis Poem (1972) follows the life of a young houseboy in Uta who nightly patrols the residence of a teacher, armed with a flashlight. His life is one of simplicity and meditation, dedicated to crafting inscriptions for tombstones. During one of...

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Shima Iwashita · Etsushi Takahashi · Minori Terada

Synopsis Akage (Red Lion) (1969) follows the journey of a humble servant who, after a decade away, comes back to his village with a secret. Disguised as an Imperial Army officer, he dons a distinctive "red lion's mane" to conceal his...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Keiko Aikawa · Kazuko Ineno · Keizo Kanie

Synopsis Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) unfolds during a tumultuous period when the Edo treasury's currency devaluation plunges many into destitution. Hanzo Itami, a relentless enforcer of the law, disregards social hierarchies in his pursuit of justice. His disrespect towards...

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Toshirô Mifune · Ayako Wakao · Osamu Takizawa

Direction Robert Houston

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Kayo Matsuo · Minoru Oki · Akiji Kobayashi

Synopsis Shogun Assassin (1980) follows the tale of a renowned samurai warrior who loyally served his Shogun. As the Shogun's mental state deteriorated, he became increasingly paranoid and sought to eliminate potential threats. He dispatched ninja spies to the samurai's residence,...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Shin Kishida · Kôji Shimizu · Hiroko Sakurai · Ryo Tamura

Synopsis Mandara (1971) follows a married duo who embark on a journey to explore the world of swinging. During their travels, they encounter a sinister group of individuals who assault them. Intrigued by their attackers, the couple decides to investigate further,...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Meiko Kaji · Yoshio Harada · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) follows the gripping tale of a woman, known as Lady Snowblood, who, after being apprehended by law enforcement and condemned for her past actions, finds herself in a dire situation. As she...

Direction Michio Yamamoto

Cast Midori Fujita · Osahide Takahashi · Sanae Emi · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Lake of Dracula (1971) follows a medical professional who delves into the mysterious deaths of multiple women at a tranquil lakeside retreat. As he digs deeper, he becomes convinced that a supernatural force, specifically a vampire, is behind the killings....

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Shin Kishida · Naomi Tani · Melka Seri · Terumi Azuma

Synopsis Black Rose Ascension (1975) follows the hilarious misadventures of an egotistical pornographic film director in this Japanese softcore counterpart to "Boogie Nights." The film showcases the comedic prowess of Tatsumi Kumashiro, a pivotal figure in Japanese cinema during the 1970s....

Direction Michio Yamamoto

Cast Toshio Kurosawa · Mariko Mochizuki · Kunie Tanaka · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Bloodsucking Rose (1974) follows the tale of Dracula, portrayed by an uncredited Caucasian actor, who was marooned in Japan during the 1600s when Christianity was outlawed. Compelled to renounce his faith by spitting on a cross, he was left to...

Direction Jun Fukuda

Cast Masaaki Daimon · Kazuya Aoyama · Reiko Tajima · Beru-Bera Lin

Synopsis Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) presents an extraterrestrial threat where aliens aim to conquer Earth. To counter any potential resistance from Godzilla, they construct a formidable mechanical replica, Mechagodzilla. As the alien forces prepare to unleash their mechanical monstrosity, humanity seeks...

Direction Hitoshi Ôsu

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Yôko Takahashi · Tetsurô Tanba · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Murderer (1976) follows the tale of a timid samurai who is dispatched as an official executioner to eliminate the clan's ex-sword instructor, a formidable warrior renowned for his unparalleled proficiency with both the sword and spear.

Direction Chusei Sone

Cast Emi Yokoyama · Kaoru Janbo · Kei Sato · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Super Gun Lady: Police Branch 82 (1979) follows Mika Hino, a skilled marksman and investigator, who is part of the notorious "Gator Branch." She is tasked with surveilling a high-ranking executive from a trading company suspected of bribery. When the...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Janet Hatta · Shin Kishida · Minori Terada · Chisako Hara

Synopsis It Was a Faint Dream (1974) follows the journey of a court lady who, following a series of tumultuous and stressful romantic entanglements, decides to take the veil and enter a life of religious devotion. This transformation is driven by...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Michiyo Oguso · Machiko Kyô · Masahiko Tsugawa

Direction Kiyoshi Nishimura

Cast Toshio Kurosawa · Noriko Takahashi · Shin Kishida · Taiji Tonoyama