Cast: Ken Yoshizawa

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Maiko Kawakami · Makoto Ashikawa · Sei Hiraizumi

Synopsis Violent Cop (1989) follows the story of Detective Azuma, a tough, uncompromising law enforcer who frequently employs force and questionable tactics to achieve his goals. As he delves into a string of drug-related murders, Azuma uncovers a shocking truth: his...

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Mansaku Fuwa · Ai Hashimoto · Ryô Narita · Kentarô Sakaguchi

Synopsis The Inerasable (2015) follows a mystery novelist who assists a student in unraveling the dark and tragic history of the previous residents of her apartment. The narrative delves into a web of intense emotions, including anger, hatred, murder, and suicide,...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Tatsuya Fuji · Masaomi Kondo · Akira Nakao · Masanobu Katsumura

Synopsis Ryuzo and his Seven Henchmen (2015) follows the story of a group of elderly men who were once formidable yakuza henchmen. Now, they lead ordinary lives, far removed from their past criminal activities. The peaceful existence of Ryuzo (Tatsuya Fuji)...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Rie Yokoyama · Yuki Arasa · Masao Adachi

Synopsis Ecstacy of the Angels (1972) centers around the dynamics of a revolutionary group. A particular faction, headed by a figure known as October, infiltrates a US arms depot and seizes crates of hand grenades. During their escape, multiple soldiers are...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Yoko Muto · Rokko Toura · Hatsuo Yamatani

Synopsis Running in Madness, Dying in Love (1969) follows the tumultuous journey of a man who, after participating in a chaotic protest, clashes violently with his policeman brother. The altercation turns tragic when the brother is fatally shot by his own...

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Tomoko Katsura · Ken Yoshizawa · Hidemi Hara · Hidetoshi Kageyama

Synopsis Night of the Felines (1972) follows the grim tale of Masako, a bathhouse prostitute, and her friend Jun, a streetwalker, who are both controlled by their ruthless Yakuza pimps. These women have forfeited their autonomy, being transferred from one client...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Sadao Abe · Shimako Iwai · Kenshi Okada · Takanori Iwata

Direction Masao Adachi · Haruhiko Arai

Cast Michio Akiyama · Yûji Aoki · Masaaki Hiraoka · Susumu Iwabuchi

Synopsis Gushing Prayer: A 15-Year-Old Prostitute (1971) follows a group of high-school students—Yasuko, Yôichi, Kôichi, and Bill—as they engage in group sex as a means to rebel against the corrupt adult world around them. Yasuko, in particular, is influenced by her...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuko Ejima · Tomomi Sahara · Ken Yoshizawa

Synopsis Season of Terror (1969) follows the story of two dedicated police detectives who begin surveillance on a former activist, suspecting potential threats against Prime Minister Sato during his upcoming visit to the United States. Initially, their concerns seem unfounded as...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kisetsu Fujiwara · Ku Ijima · Arata Iura · Mugi Kadowaki

Synopsis Dare to Stop Us (2018) transports viewers to the vibrant era of spring, 1969, when the Japanese New Wave, celebrated globally through the works of Nagisa Oshima, was at its zenith. The story centers around 21-year-old Megumi Yoshizumi, who joins...

Direction Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Jô Odagiri · Jun Fubuki · Kenta Hamano

Synopsis Yoko (2023) follows the journey of a woman who, after abandoning her aspirations and disconnecting from society, finds herself confined to a small apartment for years. The sudden news of her estranged father's passing compels her to venture out and...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Miki Watari

Synopsis The Orgy (1967) follows a seasoned assassin who is dedicated to his work, aiming to complete his final assignments swiftly and amass a substantial fortune. However, his meticulous plans are jeopardized when he faces betrayal from his own group and...

Direction Masao Adachi · Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Michio Akiyama · Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu · Yukiko Manabe · Natsu Nakajima

Synopsis Sex Game (1969) opens with an extended free-love scene, where a group of directionless and politically indifferent students engage in a simulated "rape" scenario. The following morning, as they lounge around, engrossed in manga and cigarettes, they are eventually asked...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Masao Adachi · Ken Masaki · Hiroshi Yajima · Rie Yokoyama

Synopsis Secret Flower (1971) follows the intertwined stories of a woman who narrowly avoids a tragic end and a couple who have recently distanced themselves from their political activism. Their paths cross on a serene beach, where their lives become entangled...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Akiko Tsushima · Kaori Aihara · Michiyo Igawa

Synopsis Vengeance Demon (1969) is a gripping tale of revenge and chaos, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. The film is renowned for its intense swordplay, showcasing a relentless series of sword slashing sequences that keep the audience on...

Direction Hisayasu Sato

Cast Iori · Shima Ohnishi · Sakurako Kaoru · Yôta Kawase

Synopsis Hanadama: Gen'ei (2016) unfolds as an enigmatic figure in a black attire materializes on the silver screen of a cinema destined for shutdown. The peculiarity lies in the fact that only the projectionist detects her presence, and she is not...

Direction Yoshiaki Murao · Ayuko Tsukahara · Takeyoshi Yamamoto

Cast Yuriko Yoshitaka · Kôhei Matsushita · Arata Iura · Hiroko Yakushimaru

Synopsis Dearest (TV Series) (2021) follows the life of Sanada Rio, portrayed by Yoshitaka Yuriko, who finds herself in a complex web of crime and intrigue. The narrative begins in 2006, where Rio becomes embroiled in a criminal incident that sets...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Eri Ashikawa · Kenji Fukuma · Arisa Hanamura · Toshiyuki Tanigawa

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuichi Minato · Ken Yoshizawa

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Lily Franky · Shingo Katori · Naomi Nishida · Takuma Otoo

Synopsis Sea of Revival (2019) follows the journey of a man, portrayed by Shingo Katori, who is abruptly dismissed from his position at a printing factory. Alongside his girlfriend and her young daughter, he relocates to her picturesque hometown, seeking solace...