FALCON MAGISTRATE
Hayabusa Bugyo - 1957 - Color - Fullscreen

This is the first film in the long running series based on the real-life exploits of Edo’s
North Magistrate, Toyama Kagemoto, who as a youth led a life of dissipation. While
many in power do not take him serio proveusly, Kin-sans his worth by solving a mystery
and rooting out corrupt government officials involved in a plot to assassinate the
Shogun. He’s most famous for the ”Blizzard of Cherry Blossoms” tattoo which he
displayed by baring his right shoulder when confronting criminals. Later in court, he
calls the tattoo to the attention of those denying their involvement by again baring his
shoulder before sentence is passed. While not all the stories are true, Magistrate
Toyama did make a major impact on the policies of the Tokugawa Shogunate during
the early part of the 19th Century. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: FUKADA Kinnosuke
Cast: KATAOKA Chiezo, OKAWA Hashizo, CHIHARA Shinobu

FAMOUS SWORD, THE + Bonus Film!
Meito Bijomaru - 1945 - B/W - Fullscreen - Extras - 2 Discs

One of Mizoguchi Kenji's famous wartime propaganda movie. Story is set in the later period of the Tokugawa era. Kiyone, an app-rentice swordmaker makes a sword for his guardian, Onoda Kozaemon. Onoda breaks the sword while defending his lord which eventually leads to his death at the hands of Naitou, when Naitou demands to marry his daughter Sasae. Sasae vows to avenge her father's death and pleads for Kiyone to make a special sword for her. So Kiyone and his fellow swordmaker Kiyotsugu go to the master swordsmith Kiyohide to learn their craft and forge the sword. All Mizoguchi films have moments of cinematic magic -- and this one is no exception, a must see!

The bonus film: "FIVE WOMEN AROUND UTAMARO" (1946) - Utamaro, a great artist, lives to create portraits of beautiful women, and the brothels provide his models. A world of passion swirls around him, as the women in his life vie for lovers. And, occasion-ally, his art gets him into trouble. Story is set in the samurai era. One of Mizoguchi's finest creations, do not miss it! Starring: BANDO Minosuke, TANAKA Kinuyo, BANDO Kotaro, KAWASAKI Hiroko

Directed by: MIZOGUCHI Kenji
Cast: HANAYAGI Shotaro, ISHII Kan, YANAGI Eijiro, YAMADA Isuzu

FESTIVAL OF SWORDSMEN
Kengo Tengu Matsuri - 1961 - Color - Widescreen - DVD Extras

During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages
of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with
nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the
Shogun’s Chief Advisor OKUBO Hikozaemon suggests that they hold a ‘Festival of
Swordsmen’ in the Shogun’s presence. Problems arise when some of the martial
artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. Starring OTOMO Ryutaro
and WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo as two of the strongest swordsmen in the nation,
this film is loaded with surprises, and superb action. When Busshi Shirogoro
(OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she
tries to use the com-petition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
Tension mounts as the competition nears, and a mysterious ronin (Wakayama)
takes on his own vendetta against the popular Shirogoro, risking not only his life,
but that of his wife as well. She is the sister of one of Yagyu’s top sword
instructors and has secrets of her own! A powerful motion picture with a story like
no other. Great action along with an all-star cast, a must see! With removable
English Subtitles + DVD Extras!

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Directed by: OZAWA Shigehiro
Cast: OTOMO Ryutaro, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, YAMASHIRO Shingo

FIFTH STREET DUEL, THE
Shingo Bangi Shobu - 1964 - Color - Widescreen

This is the tale of seven master swordsmen who band together to play an active
role against the group planning to kill the 8th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshimune and
take over his position. Included in the group are a chivalrous robber, a highly
skilled magistrate, and a masterless samurai for hire, just to name a few. The
screenplay is based on the novel "Kisaragi Kenshi" written by the distinguished
author Yasusuke Gomi. Some of the greatest luminaries of the silver screen star
in this highly entertaining production, as the Owari Clan aims to annihilate the
Tokugawa Shogunate by sending men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot.
Meanwhile, chief government magistrate Echizen O'Okahas become suspicious
of what's going on, and has begun to investigate. The master of Mikazuki Castle,
Tsukinosuke Ryudo, who is an official in Aki (old name for Hiroshima), and
Yoshimune's best friend is called upon to help. Can he save the life of his friend,
or will the evil plot win out? An All-star cast and lots of action makes this movie
into a real treat for any fan of samurai cinema! (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Cast: Hashizo Okawa, Junko Fuji, Kunie Tanaka, Hiroki Matsukata, Ryohei Ushida

FIGHTING DISPOSITION
Kenka Gasa - 1958 - Color - Widescreen

With the help of famous yakuza Boss Jirocho, brave and quick-tempered Eijiro takes revenge on the death of his close friend. Many films have been made about the real-life yakuza leader of the area along the Tokaido Road. Having to fight his way to not only survive, but to become, in effect, the Boss of Bosses, Jirocho is one of Japan's most colorful characters. Here he's matched up with one of his staunchest supporters, the vengeful Eijiro, who must make his enemies pay with blood! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: OKAWA Hashizo, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, OTOMO Ryutaro, OKAWA Keiko,
SAKAI Shunji, SUSUKIDA Kenji, SHINDO Eitaro

FIREBALL MAGISTRATE
Hinotama Bugyo - 1958 - Color - Widescreen

Two guardians of the Ninjo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a
secret passage to Edo Castle. Instead of reporting their find to local authorities, they
decide to blackmail the lords who created the forbidden passage. To prove their
crimes, Magistrate Toyama Kinshiro launches a pricate undercover investigation.
Toyama's most famous for the "Blizzard of Cherry Blossoms" tattoo which he displayed
by baring his right shoulder when confronting criminals. Later in court, he calls the
tattoo to the attention of those denying their involvement by again baring his shoulder
before sentence is passed. While not all the stories are true, Magistrate Toyama did
make a major impact on the policies of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the early part
of the 19th Century. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: FUKADA Kinnosuke
Cast: KATAOKA Chiezo, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, SUSUKIDA Kenji, SHINJIRO Ebara

FIRST BLOOM, THE
Hatsu Tsubomi - 2003 - Color - Widescreen

Japanese TV drama based on the novel by Syugoro Yamamoto. The title roughly means
'The First Bloom'. Otami is an orphan working in a restaurant. She has been having an
affair with a young samurai Hannosuke, although both know they can't marry because they
belong to different classes. When Otami knows she is pregnant, she tries to hide it
because she doesn't want to cause any trouble to Hannosuke. But her close friends
persuade her to tell it to him... (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KAMOSHITA Shinichi
Cast: MIYAZAMA Rie, HIGASHIYAMA Noriyuki, IZUMI Pinko, FUJITA Tomoko

FIRST LOVE OF OKON
Okon no Hatsukoi Hanayome Nanahenge - 1958 - Color - Widescreen

It's an extravaganza of song and dance when everybody's favorite, Misora Hibari, stars
in this highly entertaining samurai tale from noted filmmaker Watanabe Kunio who
directed "Chusingura-The Daiei Version" the very same year. The Japanese belief in
the mystical powers of the fox are taken to the extreme as Okon is the 'vixen' leading a
group of foxes that sometimes steal from the farmers and townspeople.
(TV broadcast quality)

Directed by: WATANABE Kunio
Cast: MISORA Hibari, HOSHI Michiko, TAZAKI Jun, MIURA Mitsuko, SAKAI Shunji

FLOWERS ON THE ROAD
Hanakago Dochu - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

Some of Toei's most popular stars are featured in this light-hearted jidai-geki story with a humorous touch. Handsome action hero Chiyonosuke Azuma must come to the rescue of Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, who must travel to Kyoto in place of their ailing fathers to attend to some business affairs. It seems that both of their fathers, who are longtime friends have both taken ill at the same time and can't trust their inept clerks to make the trip for them. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However, a good samaritan named Santaro then shows up and must use his considerable martial arts skills in order to save them. This film features the always popular singing star Hibari Misora in another outstanding performance. (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: KUDO Eiichi
Cast: AZUMA Chiyonosuke, MISORA Hibari, OKA Satomi, NAKAMURA Tokinosuke, SAKAI Shunji, TOKITA Kazuo

FREE SPIRIT OF ASAMA
Asama no Abarenbo - 1958 - Color - Widescreen

When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of raiders, Itaro of Asama was missing. With the courage of a lion he had gone off to face the enemy and settle the score all by himself. As a result he had to take the blame in place of Boss Shohei, and went off to adventures on his own. These adventures are among the most violent stories ever filmed by Toei, a true masterpiece on the life of a wandering gambler with a talent for killing. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KOUNO Toshikazu
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, OKA Satomi, HASEGAWA Yumiko, SUSUKIDA Kenji, NATSUKAWA Shizue, YAMAGATA Isao

FUKUZAWA YUKICHI: PASSAGE TO JAPAN
Fukuzawa Yukichi - 1991 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Fukuzawa Yukichi (1835-1901) was perhaps the most influential man in the formation
of Japan's entry into the modern world. Living through the turbulent era of the downfall
of the Tokugawa, this film puts you right beside him, seeing the bloody battles that
brought about the end of the Shogunate. While still a samurai Fukuzawa boarded the
ship Kanrin-maru for the famed trip to America in 1860. As a representative of the
Shogunate, he was widely respected and many photographs were taken of him at the
time. Among his many achievements he was an author, educator, translator,
entrepreneur, political theorist, and founder of Keio University. Starring Shibata Kyohei
(Taikoki) and Enoki Takaakai (Heaven and Earth) This is the amazing true story of one
of Japan's greatest minds, and the exciting journey of his life.

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Directed by: SAWAI Shinichiro
Cast: SHIBATA Kyohei, ENOKI Takaakai, NAKAMURA Toru, MINAMINO Yoko,
WAKAMURA Mayui, SHO Aikawa

GANRYUJIMA: KOJIRO AND MUSASHI
Ganryujima: Kojiro to Musashi - 1992 - Color - Fullscreen

The classic tale of duel on Ganryu Island between Kojiro and Musashi. After the
Battle of Sekigahara, it had become clear that the "age of swords" was over and
had become the "age of guns". In the 16th Year of Keityo (1611), the lord of Ogura
Castle in Kyushu admitted Sasaki Kojiro’s because of his great sword
techniques. However, a group within the feudal clan which supported to use guns
considered Kojiro an obstacle in their goals and has the well-known ronin,
Miyamoto Musashi, fight him. Now because of political gain and greed, two
honorable men are to fight to the death on an Ganryu Island!

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Directed by: NATORI Yuko
Cast: WATANABE Ken, NATORI Yuko, NATSUYAGI Isao

GATE OF HELL
Jigokumon - 1953 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

The story takes place in 12th-century Japan during the Heian period and at the start of a revolt. During the confusion and fear running rampant through the royal palace in Kyoto, a lady of the court, Lady Kesa, is rescued by a soldier named Moritoh. After the revolt fails, Moritoh is told that he can have anything that he wants, and what he wants is Lady Kesa to be his wife. He is quickly told, however, that she is already married to Wataru Watanabe. Rather than seek something different, Moritoh becomes dangerously obsessed with Lady Kesa. Filmed in beautiful & vibrant color, the cinematography is exquisite. The story is both compelling and engaging and the acting is superb, especially Kyo Machiko as Lady Kesa. The film won several awards including an Oscar for Best Costume Design, an Honorary Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1955) and the pre-stigious Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France 1954.

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Directed by: KINUGASA Teinosuke
Cast: HASEGAWA Kazuo, KYO Machiko, YAMAGATA Isao, KUROKAWA Yataro, BANDO  Kotaro, SENDA Koreya

GENJI - A THOUSAND YEAR LOVE
Genji - Sennen no Koi Hikaru Genji Monogatari - 2001 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen

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One thousand years ago in the Heian, Murasaki Shikibu wrote the "Tales Of Genji".
Containing many characters and descriptions, the complicated story had not been
adapted to the big screen in a satisfactory manner. Until now. This is Toei's
big-budget remake of the classic story "Genji Mono-gatari" (Tales Of Genji), the
world's first novel, and a fascinating story about the life and loves of a wealthy playboy,
Genji, and the numerous women in his life. This movie is more than a simple story
come to life. It is a major work of art, and has some of the most spectacular
cinematography ever created. A beautiful world of incense and imagination,romance
and betrayal. A true work of art, and a worthy depiction of the world's first novel, this is
a film not to be missed! With removable English subtitles and DVD extras!

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Directed by: HORIKAWA Tonko
Cast: YOSHINAGA Sayuri, TOKIWA Takako, WATANABE Ken, KATASE Rino

GENTLE BREEZE
Osome Hisamatsu Soyakaze Higasa - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

This romantic samurai film stars the most beloved of all Japanese entertainers Misora Hibari who plays a double role as Osome and Omitsu in one of the best perform-ances of her amazing career. Omitsu and Osome are rivals for the love of Hisamatsu, who is faced with the hardest of choices. Meanwhile, Osome's family faces a crisis when her good-for-nothing brother becomes a thief and loses his chance to inherit the family oil business. Both heartwarming and hearbreaking, this is a timeless story of love and loss. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, SATOMI Kotaro, SHINDO Eitaro, TANAKA Haruo

GHOST CAT OF THE CURSED SWAMP
Kaibyo Nori no Numa - 1968 - B/W - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Takafusa Ryuzoji, seeking to gain power
and steal his Lord's wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns herself along
with her cat in a nearby marsh. A decade later, Naoshige's efforts to steal another
woman triggers a curse on him when she also commits suicide at the same
marsh forcing him to suffer the consequences of his past actions. This a an
awesome black and white samurai/ghost story with terrific fighting, and
believable special effects. One of the better films in this genre, thoroughly
entertaining! (aka "Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit")

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Directed by: ISHIKAWA Yoshihiro
Cast: UCHIDA Ryohei, SATOMI Kotaro, MIKAGE Kyoko

GHOST IN THE WELL
Kaidan Bancho Sarayashiki - 1957 - B/W - Widescreen

The ever popular Misora Hibari stars as Okiku, who returns from the grave to
seek vengeance against the lover that murdered her. In this unique take on the
traditional Japanese ghost story, a woman's love is misused, and unfortunately
she pays with her life, only to come back seeking vengeance. Unlike the usual
story, there is an element of mystery here, as Okiku's ghost seeks to find the truth
before acting against her beloved. Can Okiku's ghost find out the truth behind her
tragic death? A brilliant little black and white film with an all-star cast featuring
some of Japan's most popular actors along with singer/actress Misora Hibari,
who is still considered the Japanese people's all-time favorite actress according
to a recent newspaper poll. (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: KONO Toshikazu
Cast: MISORA Hibari, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, HOSHI Michiko

GHOST SHIP 1-2
Yureisen Zenpen / Kohen - 1957 - Color - Widescreen - 2 Discs!

Part 1: After his father's ship, the Kannonmaru sinks, Jiromaru decides not to take over his
father's occupation and goes to Kyoto to become a samurai. However Jiromaru quickly
realizes that being a samurai is not everything he had hoped it would be. He then hears
rumor of the Kannonmaru appearing at various locations and tries to find out about this
mysterious ship.

Part 2: The adventures of Jiromaru and his gang continue in their efforts to rescue
Princess Yukihime and her servant Chacha from the pirates. All the while, Jiromaru
is also in pursuit of the truth of the Ghost Ship; will he ever be able to unveil its
mystery?

(TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, OTOMO Ryutaro, HASEGAWA Yumiko, OKA Satomi

GIRL WITH THE FIRE BANNER
"Utamatsuri Kanzashi Matoi" - 1958 - Color - Widecreen

Having defeated the Shogunate forces, in 1868 the Satsuma-Choshu Allied Imperial
Army was marching from Kyoto to Edo. Against this backdrop, the the van-quished
members of Edo's firefighters leave the Satsuma Mansion to burn to the ground
instead of putting out the fire. Shintaro, a young ronin takes note of the enmity towards
Satsuma and Choshu. The H Brigade of fire-fighters led by Oharu take exception to this
and thus begins a battle between the various factions. This is an extremely exciting film
with a story that brings a little known story of old Japan to the modern audience.
(TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: FUKUDA Kinnosuke
Cast: MISORA Hibari, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, OKOCHI Denjiro, SUSUKIDA Kenji

GOOD RASCALS
Oedo Hyobanji Binan no Kaoyaku - 1962 - Color - Widescreen

A colorful group of characters clash over a crooked gambling game when they meet head to head in old Edo during the samurai era in Japan. From a carnival atmosphere with a few touches of humor to a powerful swordfight drama, this is an exciting and highly enter-taining film. Great performances and an excellent cast which includes the soon to be famous "Tora-san" actor Atsumi Kyoshi in a rare jidai geki appearance.
(TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: OKAWA Hashizo, SATOMI Kotaro, HANAZONO Hiromi, SAKURAMACHI Hiroko, YAMASHIRO Shingo, TANAKA Haruo, SAKAI Shunji, ATSUMI Kiyoshi, KIYOKAWA Nijiko, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, YAMAGATA Isao

GOLDEN NINJA
Boken Daikatsugeki Ougon no Touzoku - 1966 - Color - Widescreen

Just after the Battle of Sekigahara, a pair of children Denji and Kichizo witnessed a team of the defeated forces hide the Toyotomi treasure. When the leader cuts down the rest of the team, a bloodstained footman seems to be the only survivor, and his image haunts the pair for the next twenty years. As they are serving a prison sentence a plan is hatched to get them released so they can lead their captors to the hidden gold on Hikone Beach. Danger and excitement await the two as they run into unexpected and dangerous obstacles. This is one of the most exciting and bloody ninja films from the golden era of samurai films. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MATSUKATA Hiroki, OSE Koichi, NOGAWA Yumiko, TANAKA Kunie,
HARUKAWA Masumi, FUJIYAMA Kanbi

GOLDEN PEACOCK CASTLE - Parts 1-4
Ogon Kujaku-Jo - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

This exciting classic samurai fantasy film is fun for the whole family. From the
folks at Toei Films, experts in the creation of action films, this is a joy to behold.
A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the
Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The
few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the timing
to be right for an attack. 4 discs! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MATSUMURA Masaharu
Cast: SAWAMURA Totsuben, SATOMI Kotaro, YAMASHIRO Shingo,
KAWARAZAKI Choichiro

GREAT BANDIT, THE
Dai Tozoku - 1963 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Luson Sukezaemon, a wealthy merchant from Sakai, is sentenced to death by fire
on the suspicion of piracy. Fleeing just before the execution, Sukezaemon sets
sail with his followers. Awaiting Sukezaemon in a vast expanse of the sea are a
violent storm and pirates. He then drifts to a southern island country with empty
pockets. And because of his righteous nature, he gets himself involved in a
conspiracy surrounding the successor to a royal family. (aka "Samurai Pirate")

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Directed by: TANIGUCHI Senkichi
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, NAKAMURA Tadao, HAMA Mie, SATO Makoto

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GREAT KILLING, THE
Dai Satsujin - 1964 - B/W -16:9 Widescreen - Extras

When a revolt is imminent, the suspects are quickly rounded up and arrested, but one escapes which leads to one of the most exciting and violent stories from master filmmaker Kudo Eiichi. With an all-star cast that perfectly brings 17th Century Japan to life, this tale brings together a mixture which includes a kindly drunken gambler, a mad monk, a philosopher and his niece, and a poor samurai. Together they launch a new plot against the government which brings about one of the greatest on-screen battles in movie history. A true classic and a cornerstone of Japanese Cinema.

Directed by: KUDO Eiichi
Cast: SATOMI Kotaro, OTOMO Ryutaro, OKI Minoru, KAWARAZAKI Choichiro

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GREAT KING OF MONGOLIA, THE
Kogan no Misshi - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

Over 1,000 years ago, Mt. Fumi violently erupted, sending fiery fumes into the heavens
and signaling a revolt in Mutsu, where over 150,000 troops swept over Mutsu in no
time, overran Dewa, and invaded the Kanto provinces. The raging rebel army divided
the nation in two and set sight on the capital. It was just as the Imperial Court had
relocated to the new capital of Heian-kyo in Yamashiro Province and set out to build a
new nation of peace. Having to hold Hizawa castle for two months until the Imperial
army can disperse the rebels falls to a young samurai named Oda Takemaro who
has devised a strategy that may be able to save the nation. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KATO Tai
Cast: OKAWA Hashizo, FUSHIMI Sentaro, ONOE Koinosuke, FURUSATO Yayoi

HANA YORI MO NAO
"Hana Yori mo Nao" - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

New film from "Dare mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows)" director Hirokazu Koreeda. Junichi
Okada stars as an inept samurai seeking revenge. See behind the scenes of the tale
of the "Forty Seven Ronin" to the cowardly samurai and his shabby house, to his tale of
love, laughs, and tears.

Directed by: KOREEDA Hirokazu
Cast: OKADA Junichi, MIYAZAWA Rie, FURUTA Arata, KAGAWA Teruyuki

HAPPILY TIED TO THE ROAD
Oshidori Dochu - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro
inspires the wrath of Boss Jirotaro who has been terrorizing travelers along the route
through his territory. When Hanjiro steps in to gamble with him one-on-one it leads to
a deadly vendetta that will show no mercy. Along the way Hanjiro is called upon to
help sisters with no one else to depend on. Will the feud end in tragedy, or can the
honest wanderer prevail against the bloodlust of an angry yakuza boss whom he had
scarred for life? (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SASAKI Yasushi
Cast: OKAWA Hashizo, SATOMI Kotaro, AOYAMA Kyoko, SAKURAMACHI Hiroko,
OKOCHI Denjiro, SHINDO Eitaro

HEAVEN AND EARTH
Ten to Chi to - 1990 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Fullscreen - 3 Discs Version!

Darkness has fallen over 16th Century Japan. The reigning Shogun can no
longer control the ambitious Samurai Warlords who have chosen to rule their
terri-tories independently. The entire country has erupted into feudal war.
Samurai are murdering their lords and sons are betraying their fathers. The most
powerful fight to expand their borders. Out of this turmoil rise two great warlords,
Kagetora abd Takeda, so evenly matched that their battles are destined to
become legend in both Heaven and Earth.

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Directed by: KADOKAWA Haruki
Cast: ENOKI Takaaki, TSUGAWA Masahiko, ASANO Atsuko, ZAIZEN Naomi

HEAVENLY DRAGON
Tenryu Haha Koi Gasa - 1960 - Color - Widescreen

From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found
something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her
most memorable perfor-mances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and
sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss
Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt
deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side. This is not the
usual lightweight type of film you'd expect from this cast, but something much better
verging on a genuine classic! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KUDO Eiichi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, SHINAGAWA Ryuji, HORI Michiko,
YAMAGATA Isao, TANAKA Haruo, KAGA Kunio, MIZUNO Hiroshi

HIBARI IS FASHION CRAZY
Hibari no Osyare Kyoujo - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle.
However, Omitsu, a woman was thought to have gone mad after the sudden death of her
father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unbeknownst
to those around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around
town as she secretly conducts her own investigation into her father's death. Will her cunning
ploy help her to uncover the truth? (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: SASAKI Yasushi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, YASUI Shoji, AOYAMA Kyoko

HUMANITY AND PAPER BALLOONS
Ninjo Kami Fusen - 1937 - Color - Fullscreen - DVD Extras

Widely regarded as Yamanaka Sadao's greatest achievement, Humanity and
Paper Balloons (Ninjo kami fusen) was, tragically, his last film, and only one of
three that survive today. In a short, six year, 22 film career Yamanaka quickly
earned a reputation for exceptionally fluid editing and a beautiful visual form
likened to the paintings of Japanese masters. The story develops in the
Tokugawa era of the 18th century, in a poor district of Tokyo, where impoverished
samurai live from hand to mouth among equally poor people of lower social
classes. One such ronin (masterless samurai) Matajuro, spends his day looking
for work whilst his wife, Otaki, makes cheap paper balloons at home. One rainy
night, Shinza, a barber, and equally penniless, impulsively abducts the daughter
of a wealthy merchant, hiding her at Matajuro's home. Their desperate plan has
grave consequences when a ransom attempt backfires. The film, which starts
and ends with suicide, is deeply pessimistic, insisting that life in feudal Japan
was hellish and short for those at the foot of the social ladder. Restored version.

Directed by: YAMANAKA Sadao
Cast: BANDO Choemon, ICHIKAWA Emitaro, KAWARASAKI Chojuro

ILLUSION OF BLOOD
Yotsuya Kaidani - 1966 - Color - Widscreen - Extras

From Toyoda Shiro, director of the nightmarish Portrait of Hell, comes a chilling
story of love, betrayal and vengeance. Nakadai Tatsuya stars as the selfish
samurai Iyemon, who after the loss of his lord, has been left impoverished. He
become outraged that his father-in-law intends to sell his two daughter's into
prostitution. It is not love, but respectability that Iyemon desires...

Remastered Edition. With removable English Subtitles + DVD Extras!

Directed by: TOYODA Shiro
Cast: NAKADAI Tatsuya, OKADA Mariko, IKEUCHI Junko, NAKAMURA Kanzaburo

IN SEARCH OF MOTHER
Mabuta no Haha - 1962 - Color -16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

A wandering yakuza gambler Chutaro (Nakamura Kinnosuke) travels throughout
the country in search of his mother who abandoned him when he was 5 years old.
This is an unusual and sentimental story directed by noted film-maker Kato Tai.
Along with a number of other classics (most notably SWORD OF FURY, THE
CRUEL STORY, and FLAMES OF BLOOD) from this director, this is a well-made
movie with some interesting twists and turns. There's not too much action, but a
clever and moving story of the harsh life led by the wandering gamblers and yakuza
of the Tokugawa period. This is a fine example of a higly regarded director's best work.

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With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras..

Directed by: KATO Tai
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, MATSUKATA Hiroki, KOGURE Michiyo, OKAWA Keiko

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ISHIMATSU THE ONE-EYED AVENGER
Hibari no Mori no Ishimatsu - 1960 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of
intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the
greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of
casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved
with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu
manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the
Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger’s assistant. It’s not the
first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills
are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay.
Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful
and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho. With removavble English Subtitles.

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, SATOMI Kotaro, OKOCHI Denjiro

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ISSHIN TASUKE: A WORLD IN DANGER
Isshin Tasuke Tenka no Ichi Daiji - 1958 - Color - Widescreen

This is the second film in the Issin Tasuke series starring Kinnosuke Nakamura. The first
film was "Edo no Meibutsu Otoko Isshin Tasuke", and it became a huge hit. Kinnosuke was
immediately asked to do a sequel, however, he was quite reluctant to agree. He was the
type to take every role very seriously, so he was very cautious. He did, in fact, learn how to
handle the fishmonger's knife, although it took a while, as they wasted 16 sea breams
before he got it right. There are 5 films in the series, which proved that Kinnosuke who had
grown up in the Kabuki world before moving on to the 'handsome swordsman type' in films
could also be cast as 'a cheeful handsome guy who could also do comedy'.
(TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: Tadashi Sawashima
Cast: Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ryunosuke Tsukigata, Isao Yamagata, Shunji Sakai, Hiroko
Sakuramachi, Satomi Oka, Haruo Tanaka, Kanji Koshiba

ISSHIN TASUKE: THE MAN OF MEN
Isshin Tasuke: Otoko no Nakano Otoko Ippiki - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

In the third entry into this mega-hit series, Isshin Tasuke, a spirited fishmonger in Edo who looks just like Shogun Iemitsu undergoes a series of unforeseen troubles in his newly wedded life. Loaded with action and humor, this is one of Nakamura's most popular roles and helped to define the character. As an "Edokko" (native of Edo) Tasuke is known for his short temper, bad mount, and willingness to fight. He also possesses a genuine humanity, is quick to tears, and is a bit of a busybody who loves helping people. (This is a stand alone movie. TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, OKA Satomi, NAKAHARA Hitomi, OKOCHI Denjiro, SHINDO Eitaro, SAKAI Shunji, MISHIMA Masao, YAMAGATA Isao

JIROCHO FUJI
 Jirocho Fuji - 1959 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

An all-star cast from Daiei Film Company has made "the ultimate Jirocho movie" about
the legendary yakuza Shimizu no Jirocho, the biggest Boss in the Tokaido area. Telling
the story of Jirocho and his 28 henchmen, some of the greatest actors in movie history
play these valiant warriors as they travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to
the decisive battle by the Fujigawa River. With a huge budget to make this film, Daiei
has put together an outstanding cast including, Hasegawa Kazuo, Ichikawa Raizo,
Katsu Shintaro, Yamamoto Fujiko, Wakao Fumiko leading the way to help create this
marvelous piece of work under the director, Mori Issei. A true Daiei classic, a must
have for any collector of jidaigeki gems!

Directed by: MORI Issei
Cast:  ICHIKAWA Raizo, HASEGAWA Kazuo, KATSU Shintaro, HONGO Kojiro

To watch a preview, click HERE! (Windows Media Player)

JUROKUMON KARASUDO:
THE EDO FORTUNE-TELLER
Jurokumon Karasudo - 1982 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

An exciting tale about the life and times of Karasudo a traveling fortune-teller during
Japan's Edo Period. There are plenty of twists and turns to the plot as the fortune-teller
turns out to be more than he seems. Starring Amachi Shigeru, one of Japan's most
ren-owned sword actors as Karasudo, who charges 16 mon for his fortune-telling skill,
but asks for nothing when it comes to swordplay. His merciless blade is stained with
the blood of his enemies when he uncovers a sinister plot and finds that his martial
arts skill must be called into action. An unusual and highly entertaining story, about a
man not to be trifled with.

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: NAGANO Kiyotada
Cast: AMACHI Shigeru, ASAJI Yoko, ARAKAWA Ichiro, MUTSUMI Goro, MIURA Rika

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KAGEMARU OF THE IGA CLAN
Iga no Kagemaru - 1963 - B/W - Widescreen - Extras

Toei Kyoto, the leader of samurai film in Japan, has made "Iga no Kagemaru", a
popular comic by artist Yokoyama Mitsuteru, into a full feature movie! This
stunning example of the ultimate ninja adventure film is now available on DVD
with English subtitled for the first time!! It splendid cast includes Matsukata
Hiroki as Kagemaru and Yamashiro Shingo as Amanojaki, Kagemaru’s
arch-enemy. A group of Iga ninja risk their lives to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu from
the villianous Koga Ninja. Kagemaru uses his amazing Iga ninja skills to fight the
evil Koga Ninja in the name of justice! A stunning Ninja action adventure!
Widescreen, with removable English Subtitles + DVD Extras!

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With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: ONO Noboru
Cast: MATSUKATA Hiroki, MIKAGE Kyoko, YAMASHIRO Shingo, YOSHIDA Yoshio

KILLING IN YOSHIWARA
Yoto Monogatari: Hana no Yoshiwara Hyakunin Giri - 1960 - Color -16:9 Widescreen

The film that led David Shipman to declare Uchida Tomu "the equal of Mizoguchi and Kinugasa," Killing in Yoshiwara ranks with Uchida's finest postwar work. A glorious melodrama shot in vivid color and Widescreen and written by Mizoguchi collaborator Yoda Yoshikata, it is a feast. A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavory assignment and treats him with brash tenderness. The grateful businessman falls madly in love with her, ultimately losing his fortune in the expensive quest to purchase her freedom. This is a great story, with superb acting by screen-legend Kataoka Chiezo in the lead role. And the violent climax is directed with breathtaking assurance, a must see! It's perhaps the single most brilliant scene in Uchida's oeuvre!

Directed by: UCHIDA Tomu
Cast: KATAOKA Chiezo, CHIAKI Minoru, KIMURA Isao, SANTO Akiko, CHIHARA Shinobu

KING AND HIS VASSALS, THE
Iemitsu to Hikoza to Isshin Tasuke - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

This story begins in 1624 during the reign of Shogun Hidetada. The New Year's
greeting is the most important ceremonial event in Japan. The Edo government
decreed it a festivity of pomp and circumstance. It was meant to demonstrate the
power of the Shogunate, and every-one had to wait their turn to greet Shogun
Hidetada and his heir, young lord Iemitsu. Even Tadanaga, the heir's step-brother had
to wait his turn. This led to his advisors plotting to usurp the heir and install Tadanaga
as the next Shogun. Little did they know of Isshin Tasuke, the fishmonger who was a
double for Iemitsu and the cunning way that Okubo Hikozaemon would use him to
save the succession in this highly entertaining motion picture. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWAJIMA Tadashi
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, NAKAMURA Katsuo, KOGURE Michiyo, SAKURAMACHI
Hiroko, YAMAGATA Isao, KITAZAWA Noriko, SHINDO Eitaro, SUSUKIDA Kenji

KINGDOM OF JIROCHO
Jirocho Sangokushi - 1963 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings
as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and
fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to
survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first,
he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his
strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help
from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki, etal.

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras ("Jirocho in real life").

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TSURUTA Koji, YAMASHIRO Shingo, OKI Minoru, MATSUKATA Hiroki

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KISARAGI SWORD, THE
Kisaragi Musoken - 1962 - Color - Widescreen - DVD Extras

This is the tale of seven master swordsmen who band together to play an active
role against the group planning to kill the 8th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshimune and
take over his position. Included in the group are a chivalrous robber, a highly
skilled magistrate, and a masterless samurai for hire, just to name a few. The
screenplay is based on the novel "Kisaragi Kenshi" written by the distinguished
author Gomi Yasusuke. Some of the greatest luminaries of the silver screen star
in this highly entertaining production, as the Owari Clan aims to annihilate the
Tokugawa Shogunate by sending men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot.
Meanwhile, chief government magistrate O'oka Echizen has become suspicious
of what's going on, and has begun to investigate. The master of Mikazuki Castle,
Ryudo Tsukinosuke, who is an official in Aki (old name for Hiroshima), and
Yoshimune's best friend is called upon to help. Can he save the life of his friend,
or will the evil plot win out? An All-star cast and lots of action makes this movie
into a real treat for any fan of samurai cinema! Mastered from a new amazing
print (see screen captures!), with removable English Subtitles + DVD Extras!

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: SASAKI Yasushi
Cast: ICHIKAWA Utaemon, MATSUKATA Hiroki, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo,
KONOE Jushiro, SATOMI Kotaro, OKAWA Keiko, AZUMA Chiyonosuke

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KNIGHTLY ADVICE
Tenka no Goiken Ban - 1962 - Color - Widescreen

When an incident occured at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2, 1629 in front of the main gate to Edo Castle it set in motion one of the most exciting stories ever told about the early days of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Just one day earlier, the Shogun's relatives and high ranking Daimyo lords had paid their New Year's respects. The next day was for lower ranking lords and Hatamoto retained by the Shogun to do the same. Lord Horio Inaba had just switched loyalties from the losing Toyotomi side to that of the Tokugawa and was rudely greeted by a detractor who threw the disloyal samurai and his palanquin into the Edo Castle moat. What followed is a tale not to be missed. A true classic of Japanese history torn from the pages of time. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Cast: KATAOKA Chiezo, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, KITAOJI Kinya, OKA Satomi, MATSUKATA Hiroki, YAMAGATA Isao, ICHIKAWA Utaemon, SUSIKIDA Kenji

KOGARASHI MONJIRO - WITHERED TREE
"Kogarashi Monjiro" - 1972 - Color - Widescreen

A lone gambler who has neither a boss or henchman, Kogarashi Monjiro follows the
code of the Yakuza when he stays at the home of his best friend, a local boss who
fought side by side with him against overwhelming forces in the past. Together they
plan to see justice done in the case of the brutal murder of a corrupt official, who
happens to be the town’s police agent and a member of the local gang. When things
don’t go as planned Monjiro must draw his sword against paid assassins as well as
the local Yakuza boss who created a living hell. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: NAKAJIMA Sadao
Cast: SUGAWARA Bunta, WATASE Tsunehiko, IBUKI Goro, SASAZAWA Saho,
YAMAMOTO Rinichi, KOIKE Asao

KUMAMOTO STORIES
Kumamoto Monogatari - 2001 - Color - Fullscreen

Miike Takashi steps into the pages of history, taking the lives and legends of
Kumamoto and bringing them to life in a series of short films done for the
historical society of the region. With fantastic legends and moral collisions, mixed
with sword slinging and 3-D battle sequences, Kumamoto Monogatari is another
place for fans of Miike's films-and non Japanese audiences, a peek into both the
pride of the Japanese and a window to the creative soul of their culture. Includes
three stories; "The Tonkarin Dream Legend", "The Song of Sakimori" and
"Women of The Revolt of the Clans". With removable English Subtitles!

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: HIRA Mikijiro, NEZU Jinpachi, HARADA Yoshio

KUNISADA CHUJI - A NATIONAL AUTHORITY
Kunisada Chuji - 1958 - Color - Fullscreen

Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are
at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen,
Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends from his hide-out in
the mountain, and heads to the city in spite of numerous dangers that await him there. A
great movie and an incredible all-star cast! (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: Shigehiro Ozawa
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kotaro Satomi, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Ryunosuke Tsukigata,
Koinosuke Onoe, Yumiko Hasegawa, Kenji Susukida, Eitaro Shindo, Michisaburo Segawa

KURAMA TENGU - GOBLIN IN STIRRUPS
Kurama Tengu - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

This is the definitive version of the Kurama Tengu legend, a mysterious
samurai fighting to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and bring Japan into a
new world. There was a great Civil War going on in Japan during the same
period of time as our War Between The States. The difference is that while this
country had a war of secession, as the South tried to remove itself from our
federal government; in Japan, however, there was a battle to completely unify
the nation under the leadership of the Emperor, and bring power back to the
Imperial Government. Against this backdrop, the lone masked rider known as
the Kurama Tengu (Goblin of Mt. Kurama) comes to lend his presence to the
Royalist cause. With pure motives driving him, the samurai known as Kurata
dons his mask at night, and like a Japanese 'Zorro', he puts his life on the line
to help create a new and better society. Superb filmmaking that brings a view of
history to the big screen. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: AZUMA Chiyonosuke, MISORA Hibari, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke

LADY SAZEN AND
THE DRENCHED SHALLOW SWORD
Onna Sazen: Nuretsubame Katate Giri - 1969 - Color - Widescreen

Tange Sazen, the one-armed one-eyed swordsman, one of most beloved characters
in Japanese literature, has gotten a make-over. Meet O’Kin the one-armed one-eyed
swordswoman, aka Lady Sazen. As a child, she was disfigured by Lord Daizen-dayu,
who was after her family’s most treasured possession, the famed Drenched Swallow
sword. As an adult, she has become a skilled swordswoman and lives a carefree life
with her adopted family. One day, O’Kin saves a girl from a group of yakuza, and in
doing so, gets involved in a grand conspiracy involving religious leaders, government
officials, the yakuza and Lord Daizen-day, the man who killed her father and destroyed
her body...

Directed by: YASUDA Kimiyoshi
Cast: YASUDA Michiyo, HONGO Kojiro, NAGATO Isamu

LADY SEN AND HIDEYORI
Sen-hime to Hideyori - 1962 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

An all-star cast led by Hibari Misora and Kinnosuke Nakamura bring this stunning historical
drama to life. From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many
battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation. Princess Sen, a
daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is caught amidst the family feud between the Tokugawa and
Toyotomi families. When her father Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu attacks her husband Toyotomi
Hideyori's castle, her life takes a sudden turn for the worse. Will she ever find peace in her
life again? One of Hibari Misora's most memorable performances, a movie you will never
forget!

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: Masahiro Makino
Cast: Hibari Misora, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ken Takakura, Jushiro Konoe

To watch a preview, click HERE! (Windows Media Player)

LAW IN GHOST ISLAND
Yurejima no Okite - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

An all-star cast highlights this excellent example of a samurai era ghost story. One of the
most popular of all Japanese stars, Hibari Misora headlines the cast along with the great
Okawa Hashizo (most well-known as Aoi Shingo, of the SHINGO'S CHALLENGE series) in
this exciting film. Young up and coming star Kinya Kitaoji, the son of mega-star Utaemon
Ichikawa, also shines in an early role. Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Hazhiso
Yagi, is propositioned by various shady indi-viduals representing rival gangs to lend his
services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he
soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving
a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SASAKI Yasushi
Cast: OKAWA Hashizo, MISORA Hibari, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, KITAOJI Kinya,
MATSUKATA Hiroki, TSURUTA Koji

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 1
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled
Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a
samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about
the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga
Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to
commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the
ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the
root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

To watch a preview, click HERE! (Windows Media Player)

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 2
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled
Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a
samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about
the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga
Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to
commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the
ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the
root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

To watch a preview, click HERE! (Windows Media Player)

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 3
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 4
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled
Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a
samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about
the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga
Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to
commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the
ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the
root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 5
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled
Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a
samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about
the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga
Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to
commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the
ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the
root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS OF YAGYU JUBEI - Vol. 6
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami
Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled
Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a
samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about
the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga
Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to
commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the
ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the
root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, OZAWA Maju

LIFE OF A SWORDSMAN
Aru Kengo no Shogai - 1959 - Color - 16:9 Widscreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Feudal Japan. A
poet-samurai warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart)
loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps another man to woo
her by giving him the poetry of his own heart. One of Mifune Toshiro's greatest
acting performances ever, a true samurai classic! Aka "Samurai Saga".

Remastered from a new amazing print! With removable English Subtitles.

Directed by: INAGAKI Hiroshi
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, TSUKASA Yoko, TAKARADA Akira

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LITTLE TENGU
Hizakura Kotengu - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

A story about a tomboy, Otoshi, who is good at singing, dancing, and fencing. Perfectly
cast, with the greatest of all Japanese movie stars, Misora Hibari, this entertaining tale
will captivate the viewer with pure joy as she sings, dances, and fights like no other. To
this day, Misora is still widely adored by the Japanese audience, and has recently been
discovered by the international community. Laugh, cry, and be thrilled as she performs
in one of the best stories from the Golden Era of samurai films at Toei Studio.
(TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: YAMAZAKI Daisuke
Cast: MISORA Hibari, SHINAGAWA Ryuji, OIZUMI Akira, YASUI Shoji

LONE WOLF AND CUB: THE FINAL CONFLICT
 Kozure Okami Sono Chisaki Teni - 1993 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

A noble samurai serving the Shogun as 'Kogi Kaishaku-nin' (Official Executioner) is the target of a plot by the evil Yagyu Clan to take away his position and replace him with a member of their own family. When his wife is murdered and evidence is produced that he was plotting against the Shogun the Code of Bushido calls for him and his son to commit sepuku. Instead he defies the Shogun's orders and takes up arms against his enemies, becoming an assassin for hire. The story of Lone Wolf and Cub has been told many times, but never like this. Starring the popular Tamura Masakazu as Ogami Itto opposite film legend Nakadai Tatsuya as Lord Yagyu Retsudo the full story can finally be told. A far different feeling from the earlier versions, we see the rise and fall of the House Of Ogami as the evil Yagyu Clan plots against them. Many surprises are to be found in this finely spun tale of love, honor, hatred, and revenge... leading to a showdown like no other before it!

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Directed by: INOUE Akira
Cast: TAMURA Masakazu, NAKADAI Tatsuya, KOTEGAWA Yuko, SHODA Yoshi

LONE WOLF ISAZO
Hitori Okami - 1968 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Isazo is a traveling gambler and living legend in the world of yakuza, known for his
swordsmanship and bravery, his impeccable manners, and his brilliant talent in
gambling. One late fall at an inn in Kiso Fukushima, Isazo befriends a young boy
whose mother turns out to be his old love Yoshino, with whom he was not unable to
consummate a marriage due to the class differences between them.

Directed by: IKEHIRO Kazuo
Cast: ICHIKAWA Raizo, OGAWA Mayumi, NAGATO Isamu, IWASAKI Kaneko

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LORD MITO 2
Mito Komon Tenka no Fuku Shogun - 1959 - Color - Widescreen

Adventures of the famous Lord Mito continue. Upon hearing news of his son, Matsudaira
Yoritsune, going mad, Lord Mito rushes to Yoritsune's ruling country Takamatsu along with
his loyal assistants Suke and Kaku. With the help of kind strangers, Lord Mito's gang must
evade the evil attacks of those who disrupt his journey. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Cast: TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, AZUMA Chiyonosuke,
WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, OKA Satomi, MISORA Hibari, SATOMI Kotaro, OKAWA Hashizo,
OKOCHI Denjiro

LORD MITO KOMON - All-Star Version
Mito Komon - 1960 - Color - Widescreen

In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns
around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire
broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and
Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider
evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside
of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When
this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who's behind the arson,
and stopping them falls to the Shogun's uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together
with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from
this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the
best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan's most popular
historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the
people and fight injustice. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Cast: TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, NAKAMURA Katsuo,
NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, OKAWA Hashizo, OTOMO Ryutaro, OKA Satomi,
SAKURAMACHI Hiroko, OKAWA Keiko, KATAOKA Chiezo, ICHIKAWA Utaemon

LORD MITO: STRUGGLE OF SUKE AND KAKU
Mito Komon: Suke-san Kaku-san O-Abare - 1962 - Color - Widescreen

The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Suke-saburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, MATSUKATA Hiroki, KITAOJI Kinya

LORD OF STEEL HEART
Tekka Daimyo - 1961 - Color - Widescreen

One of Toei Pictures best Warlord epics, this film tells the story of Matabei Goto, a good-
natured retainer who enjoys his saki, while still being a master of military strategy.
Featuring a bravado performance by Utaemon Ichikawa as Matabei and strong support
from Tomisaburo Wakayama and the rest of the Toei all-stars, this is an excellent example
of the best that historical epics can be. After Tokugawa Ieyasu defeated the remnants of the
Toyotomi faction at the Battle of Osaka Castle, he seeks to test the loyalty of his retainers.
When Matabei speaks his mind at Sunpu Castle, it causes a breathtaking scene as the
tension rises. Utaemon, while best known for his swordfighting scenes always preferred to
usehis ability as an actor, with a steely gaze to melt down his opponents. A brilliant motion
picture, this is a real classic! (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: Kokichi Uchide
Cast: Utaemon Ichikawa, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Jushiro Konoe, Isao Yamagata, Keiko
Okawa, Shunji Sakai, Kenji Susukida, Shingo Yamashiro, Sentaro Fushimi

LORD TAKES A BRIDE
Otorijo no Hanayome - 1957 - Color - Widescreen

Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future
wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his
phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must
have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you,
this is a great movie! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Cast: OTOMO Ryutaro, HASEGAWA Yumiko, NAKAHARA Hitomi, KAGA Kunio

LORD TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Tokugawa Ieyasu - 1965 - Color - Widescreen

Tokugawa Ieyasu (January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as Shogun in 1603, abdicated from office in 1605, but remained in power until his death in 1616. This is the story about the famous Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, his friendship with Lord Nobunaga and his military prowess. This is a must see warlord samurai drama! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: ITO Daisuke
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, KITAOJI Kinya, SAKURAMACHI Hiroko

LOVE AND HONOR
"Bushi no Ichibun" - 2006 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Takuya Kimura stars in the third and final samurai film in "Tasogare no Seibei" and
"Kakushi Ken Oni no Tsume" director Yoji Yamada's samurai trilogy! This story of
married love and sword-drawn vengeance has already gained rave reviews as
Yamada's top masterpiece, and now it's coming home to DVD.

Directed by: YAMADA Yoji
Cast: KIMURA Takuya, DAN Rei, KOBAYASHI Nenji, OGATA Ken, MOMOI Kaori

LOWLY RONIN
Suronin Makari Toru - 1981 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin),
Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering
ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in
Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek
happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time, he reluctantly
agrees when a girl hires him to kill a local offical who has unfairly taxed her villagers.
But he soon discoves that not all is at it appears when he finds a direct link to his past.

Directed by: IKEHIRO Kazuo
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, TAKAHASHI Choei, SANO Atsuko, KIMURA Gen

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LOWLY RONIN: THE SPRAY OF BLOOD
 Suronin Makari Toru: Chikemuri no Yado - 1982 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin),
Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering
ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in
Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek
happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time it is a woman
carrying a young infant who he encounters on the road that leads him into a tale of
violence, intrigue and a village in uproar. A great story and cool action scenes, a movie
not to be missed!

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Directed by: YOSHIKAWA Kazuyoshi
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, TAKAHASHI Choei, SANO Atsuko, KIMURA Gen, ARAI Chu

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LOWLY RONIN: DUEL AT DAWN
Suronin Makari Toru: Akatsuki no Shito - 1982 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

In a role reminiscent of his most famous character, the nameless 'Yojimbo', Mifune Toshiro
is ”The Lowly Ronin”. Calling himself Shunka Shuto (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), he
saves a young lord from an assassination attempt and finds himself a wanted man!
Accused of being a thief by those who tried to murder the child, he must clear himself of this
horrible accusation. Meanwhile he's befriended by a mysterious old woman, calling him
'her son' she tries to use him for her own purposes. This full length made for television
movie features outstanding action, with some of the best sword work in Mifune's career.

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Directed by: MATSUO Akinori
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, SENGOKU Noriko, AOKI Yoshiro, IZUMIYA Shigeru

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LOWLY RONIN: LIVING HELL
Suronin Makari Toru: Sarumo Jigoku Nokorumo Jigoku - 1983 - Color - Fullscreen

Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin", Mifune Toshiro stars
in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent
of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and
"Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and
tragedy always cross his path. This time, he meets a child who is being chased by
men that killed his father before his eyes. Feeling indebted to the child for buying him
dinner, the Ronin takes the child back to his village. There, the Ronin reluctantly gets
involved in a pathetic revolt by the cowardly villagers against their tyrannical governor.
Mifune at his best! DVD Extras included.

Directed by: YOSHIKAWA Kazuyoshi
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, KATO Kazuko, ETO Jun, KOIKE Asao

LOWLY RONIN: THE TEENAGE ORPHAN GIRL
Suronin Makari Toru: Namida ni Kieta Mikka Gokuraku - 1983 - Color - Fullscreen

Reprising his role as a wandering former samurai simply known as 'The Lowly
Ronin', Mifune Toshiro shines in this excellent made for TV movie. When he helps an
orphaned teenage girl avoid being turned into a prostitute, she then claims he is her
father and they start a farm as father and daughter until fate steps in and he must
draw his sword. As with the other episodes in this series, Mifune's swordsmanship is
impeccable and as with his feature films, there is a particular move he does which is
simply unique and sensational. A great story featuring some of the best work in
Mifune's illustrious career.

Directed by: INOUE Akira
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, SUGITA Kaoru, ISHIBASHI Renji, SHIMOJO Atomu

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LOWLY RONIN: BETRAYAL AT YATATE PASS
Suronin Makari Toru: Yatate Toge ni Uragiri o Mita - 1983 - Color - Fullscreen

Accused of being a spy for a rival clan by Nanbu Clan samurai who then attack him,
the 'Lowly Ronin' barely escapes with his life after being shot. Nursed back to health
by Yamaoka Daijiro, the one Nanbu Clan retainer that believes him, he must find a
way to prove his inno-cence to the others. The two team up together to uncover the
mystery and find out who the real spy is that threatens the security of the clan. Against
all odds, the two master swordsmen must rely on all their skills to defeat a vast
conspiracy and save the clan from being abolished. A rare joining of two major
talents, Mifune Toshiro and Wakabayashi Go make for an exceptional team,
combining brains and brawn to stand up against corruption and evil.

Directed by: TAKAMORI Tachikazu
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, HAN Bujaku, WAKABAYASHI Go

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