Cast: Isao Tamagawa

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Tamio Kawaji · Yumiko Nogawa · Isao Tamagawa · Shoichi Ozawa

Synopsis Story of a Prostitute (1965) follows Harumi, who willingly joins the ranks of "comfort women" on the Manchurian battlefield, anticipating the grim task of serving countless soldiers. She is taken under the control of the ruthless Lieutenant Narita but finds...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Hideki Takahashi · Yusuke Kawazu · Junko Asano · Takeshi Katô

Synopsis Fighting Elegy (1966) follows the tumultuous journey of Nanbu Kiroku, a high school student consumed by his infatuation with the virtuous and devout Catholic, Michiko. Michiko, however, is solely focused on guiding Kiroku away from his perceived moral transgressions. Overwhelmed...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Jô Shishido · Mariko Ogawa · Koji Nambara · Anne Mari

Synopsis Branded to Kill (1967) follows the tale of Hanada, also known as "No. 3 Killer," who is the third most skilled assassin in the Japanese underworld. At the peak of his career, his life takes a dramatic turn when he...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Michiyo Oguso · Mariko Kaga · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis Heat-Haze Theatre (1981) is a surreal and captivating sequel to Seijun Suzuki's critically acclaimed "Zigeunerweisen." This enigmatic and erotic film, titled "Kagero-Za," stands as the second installment in Suzuki's Taishô Trilogy. The narrative unfolds in the fragmented urban landscapes and...

Direction Koichi Takano

Cast Sadako Amemiya · Pepe Hozumi · Hiroshi Ikaida · Nobuyuki Ishida

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Tadao Nakamaru · Yôko Yamamoto · Kumi Yaguchi

Synopsis Shoot Before You Get Shot! (1976) is a wild and exhilarating action film from the 1970s, directed by the seasoned genre filmmaker Inoue Umetsugu. This movie is known for its high-octane sequences and gritty atmosphere, capturing the essence of the...

Direction Koichi Takano · Kiyoshi Suzuki · Tetsuo Sotoyama · Toshitsugu Suzuki

Cast Yôsuke Okada · Hisashi Katô · Pepe Hozumi · Rei Maki

Direction Mio Ezaki

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Kôji Wada · Hiroshi Nawa

Synopsis Outlaw: Heartless (1968) follows the story of Goro Fujikawa, portrayed by Tetsuya Watari, who finds himself in a difficult situation due to his debt to Mitsugimoto. Sawada, a lower-ranking yakuza member, has a severe gambling issue and owes Mitsugimoto a...

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Teruhiko Saigô · Tetsuya Watari · Yukiyo Toake · Chieko Matsubara

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Yôko Tsukasa · Rentarô Mikuni · Mitsuo Hamada

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Kyoko Aoi · Jirô Ishizaki · Koji Mitsui · Kô Nishimura

Synopsis Left-Handed Tokyo Bay Sniper (1962) follows the tense narrative of a covert Japanese police officer who is assigned to infiltrate a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. Tragically, the officer is fatally shot by a mysterious sniper. Law enforcement agencies...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Chieko Baisho · Kyoko Aoi · Michi Aoyama · Kamatari Fujiwara

Synopsis Sunshine in the Old Neighborhood (1963) follows the life of Machiko (Chieko Baisho), who resides peacefully with her father, grandmother, and two younger siblings in the heart of Shitamachi. She works diligently at a cosmetics factory, finding contentment in her...

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Reiko Sasamori · Kôji Wada · Eijirô Tono

Direction Satsuo Yamamoto

Cast Sumiko Hidaka · Yoshi Kato · Yasushi Nagata · Miko Hara

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Yujiro Ishihara · Osamu Takizawa · Takashi Shimura

Synopsis The Sands of Kurobe (1968) follows the story of Kitagawa, an engineer tasked with the monumental challenge of constructing a colossal tunnel through the treacherous Japan Alps. This tunnel is crucial for transporting equipment needed to build the immense Kurobe...

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Ruriko Itô · Tamio Kawaji · Asao Sano