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Kanopy
76
52
7.0
/1195/
66
/29/
65
/32/
3.7
/3598/
100
/5/
83
/22/

Yakuza Graveyard (1976)
A police investigator cracks down on yakuza business, but once he realizes the police are in negotiations with certain factions, he sides with his own syndicate of choice.
poster
72
48
7.3
/1738/
69
/49/
70
/53/
3.7
/3929/

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War (1973)
Shozo Hirono has managed to separate from the Yamamori family and create his own small family, and extend his circle of acquaintances. These new friendships include a powerful underboss of the Muraoka family, Noboru Uchimoto.
poster
73
46
7.3
/1374/
70
/43/
72
/42/
3.8
/3095/

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode (1974)
While Hirono is in prison, his rival Takeda turns his own crime organization into a political party, whose two executives stir up new tensions in their thirst for power.
poster
71
45
7.3
/1462/
67
/41/
70
/43/
3.7
/3362/

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics (1974)
As Japan gears up for the 1964 Olympic games, the cops start to crack down on the gangs, under pressure from the public and the press, adding a new dimension in the war for power among the yakuza families of Hiroshima.
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The Roku Channel
74
35
7.4
/1076/
66
/23/
74
/36/
3.8
/1993/
80
/4/

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955)
Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpachi – and the various people they meet on their journey, including a policeman in pursuit of a thief, a young child and a woman who is to be sold into prostitution.
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77
19
7.3
/452/
66
/16/
76
/25/
3.6
/367/
100
/5/

Eleven Samurai (1967)
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
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64
9
7.2
/166/
50
/3/
66
/5/
3.5
/518/

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (1966)
Tokijiro has the unfortunate duty according to the code of the gamblers to join in the fighting when afforded a night’s stay and meals at the home of a town boss. Though he dislikes killing, the strength of his swordsmanship will be tested time and time again in the bloody tale.
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10
/1/

Edokko Nagaya (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Waka zakura kenka matoi (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.9 (1956)
9th film in the series about Lord Mito
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10
/1/

Lofty Ambitions (1957)
N/A
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10
/1/

Ghost Story on Passage (1958)
A ghost interrupts the journey of two young noblemen who are disguised as merchants.
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10
/1/

Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow (1962)
1962 Japanese movie.
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10
/1/

The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado (1983)
Account magistrate Wakisaka Bizen Mamoru asks Yoshibei, the chief priest of Iriya and Myohoji Temple to explore the Sado Gold Mine. They suspect that large amounts of money are being diverted to somewhere else. Yoshibei, a former official secret-head accepts the job and recruits three skilled Karadogumi… Nanikiri, Hayashi, and Kumonryo. In Sado, where the four infiltrate, the magistrate Okubo Hitachi Mamoru who plans to overthrow the shogunate is trying to buy a large number of firearms from Russia.
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10
/1/

The Cross of Vengeance (1969)
Film with Junko Miyazono.
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10
/1/

Seven Fugitives (1966)
N/A
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6.6
/16/
40
/2/
60
/1/

The Spear of Heroism (1961)
Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.
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?
5.5
/10/
10
/1/
60
/1/

Noble Tasuke (1958)
The story opens in October of 1624 when the newly appointed Shogun Iemitsu visits the famed Kan-ei temple. On his way the procession is disrupted when a small child runs into the street, a crime punishable by execution. One man steps forward to save her life by putting his on the line. Brave and compassionate Isshin Tasuke has come into the limelight as a hero of legendary proportions. His uncanny resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu will lead to many adventures that formed on of the great series in Japanese cinema. With his intelligence and personality, Tasuke seeks to intervene in the struggle between opposing factions in the Shogun's Ruling Council.
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5.4
/5/
10
/1/

旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船 (1956)
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10
/1/

Kabe no naka no bijo (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Ōedo no taka (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Red peonies on the skin (1957)
Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies, he helps his younger brother who is caught up in a conflict with Hatamoto.
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?
7.1
/9/
45
/2/
80
/1/

Brothers Serving Time (1969)
While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers. Tatsu and the sworn brothers he acquires weren’t really gangsters before their prison time, just ruffians. Prison, however, introduces them to plenty of gangland characters and three years later, they’re out of prison and enmeshed in the yakuza world.
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10
/1/

The Horse Boy (1957)
A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later, the child, now a stable boy, is reunited with his father, but feudal codes threaten their happiness. Uchida’s poignant masterpiece condemns the inflexible class system and launches an indictment of values that favor symbolic objects over human life. The film’s focus is on character rather than swordplay, and charged performances - especially child actor Motoharu Ueki - add to the emotional power.
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10
/1/

Abekobe dōchū (1962)
N/A
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4.2
/10/
10
/1/
50
/1/

Returning Spirit (1955)
A tryst between the young warrior Hagiwara Shinzaburo and beautiful Otsuyu is discovered, and the shamed Otsuyu commits suicide with her maid. Their ghosts subsequently appear to Shinzaburo. He obtains a door-protecting charm and a statue of the goddess Kannon from a priest to keep the spirits from his home. A conniving servant removes the protective devices so that Otsuyu can reach her lover and cart him away to the land of the dead.
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6.8
/17/
10
/1/

The Kuroda Affair (1956)
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
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6.4
/26/
10
/1/
60
/1/

The Lord Takes a Bride (1957)
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!
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10
/1/

Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case (1957)
The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series.
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6.2
/33/
51
/5/
70
/1/

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth (1972)
Monjiro, reunited with his long lost sister, is pursued by a yakuza gang because he killed their boss. He also meets a fellow gambler who idolizes Monjiro. The gambler and Monjiro's sister are pulled into a conspiracy to get to Monjiro, but do things go as planned?
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10
/1/

A Warrior Generation (1962)
N/A
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6.5
/19/
10
/1/
70
/1/

A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
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6.8
/7/
10
/1/
75
/2/

The Scarlet Cherry Lord (1958)
Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. He saves the life of a princess whom he gets to fall in love with. It turns out that she is just his prospective bride.
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6.5
/16/
10
/1/
85
/2/

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962)
Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer’s investigation of a gang when they accidentally walk in on a drug deal taking place at their theater.
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10
/1/
60
/1/

Eight Views of Samurai (1958)
Bright samurai movie innovatively adapted from a classic story. A traveling masterless samurai is asked by a daughter of an established samurai family to pretend they are a married couple, and gets involved in the troubles of the samurai clan.
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57
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6.9
/131/
43
/3/
59
/8/

Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room (1969)
Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.
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10
/1/

The Brawling Angel (1972)
Ninkyo with Hideki Takahashi.
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10
/1/
60
/1/

The Edo Official and Apprentice (1959)
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
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5.5
/10/
10
/1/

Third Generation Boss (1974)
Based on Kazuo Taoka's autobiography, this film follows a Kobe gangster as he builds the small Yamaguchi-gumi into Japan's largest criminal clan.
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Hoopla
68
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7.2
/133/
48
/6/
87
/3/
3.6
/351/

Eighteen Years in Prison (1967)
A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a gangster, but their paths cross again as they both fall in love with the same woman.
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10
/1/

The Man (1971)
Japanese movie.
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4.4
/39/
52
/4/
57
/3/

The Most Perverted Post War Crimes (1976)
Reconstruction, in the form of episodes, of the most bizarre crimes that occurred in Japan after World War II.
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10
/1/
60
/1/

Hibari is Fashion Crazy (1961)
Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unknown to all around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around town conducting her own secret investigation into her father's death. Will her skillful ruse help her to reveal the truth?
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10
/1/

Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo (1967)
The second part of the Gamblers series.
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7.2
/25/
10
/1/
90
/2/

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai (1963)
Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young sweetheart, but despite their mutual poverty, her status as the daughter of a samurai blocked their path to happiness. A chance opportunity to achieve samurai status would come one day, but Gonza will regret trusting the so-called honorable samurai who extended this fateful offer, and the terrible price he'd pay, fighting for his life in one of the most blood-spattered samurai battles ever filmed.
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10
/1/
85
/2/

Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office (1964)
Eight villains, former pirates, gather to attack the magistrate's office. They develop a plan and begin their actions in secret, making full use of their special abilities. In the end, their plan goes beyond what was intended and turns into a good deed for many people. A masterpiece of historical drama, full of breathtaking thrills and action.
poster
57
?
7.3
/126/
30
/3/
68
/5/

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964)
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
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7.5
/18/
35
/2/
60
/1/

The Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers (1973)
Upon his release from prison, Masa (Bunta Sugawara) is disappointed to not be picked up by his brother Katsu (Tamio Kawaji). After hitching a ride on a bus full of old women, Masa finds out that Katsu tried to fake a car accident and get some money for Masa to live on after prison. Together, the two decide to blackmail the woman (Yoko Horikoshi) who hit Katsu, who happens to be the daughter of a rich company president (Seizaburo Kawazu). 6th film in a series of 8.


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