A charismatic ronin gets snared into a conflict between officials at a waystation, and gains the enmity of a group of thugs.Read More »
Isao Natsuyagi
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Hideo Gosha – Kiba Ôkaminosuke AKA Samurai Wolf (1966)
1961-1970ActionAdventureHideo GoshaJapan -
Shigeyuki Yamane – Ôgon no inu AKA The Golden Dog (1979)
1971-1980AsianCrimeJapanShigeyuki Yamane
Head of Arms Department in the Ministry of Industry and Trade Yukichi Nagayama was caught up in corruption scandal. He puts secret documents onto microfilm and attaches it to the collar of hunting dog Goro…Read More »
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Tai Katô – Hone-made shaburu (1966)
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Tatsumi Kumashiro – Yoi-machi-gusa AKA Evening Primrose (1974)
1971-1980AsianDramaJapanTatsumi Kumashiro
The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued “Benshi”, a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to ‘doing jobs’ for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group’s activities. Her name was Shino.Read More »
