Sawamura Sōjūrō IX

Acting

Sawamura Sōjūrō IX

Born 1933-03-08 · Tokyo, Japan

Acting credits

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost poster
7.6

A samurai plots to reclaim his estranged wife after she leaves him over a murder scandal. When her sister falls victim to a scheme, he and his friend manipulate events, but their plans lead to supernatural vengeance.

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961

Morning Breeze in Edo poster
6.2

The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.

Morning Breeze in Edo

1960

The Red Shadow poster
6.7

Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.

The Red Shadow

1961

Showdown at Lightning Pass poster
10.0

A story about a spear master’s spiritual and martial discipline.

Showdown at Lightning Pass

1962

Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption poster
6.0

In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun's life.

Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption

1963

Keepers of Order poster
5.0

Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza.

Keepers of Order

1962

Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Coral Mansion poster
NR

Bored Hatamoto movie #29

Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Coral Mansion

1962

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 poster
6.2

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 right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1

1961

20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1 poster
9.0

With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to be from an extremely privileged background.

20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1

1961

Seven Knights Pt. 3 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Seven Knights Pt. 3

1961

20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 2 poster
NR

The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 2

1961

鷹天皇飄々剣 吉野の風雲児 poster
NR

1962 Japanese movie

鷹天皇飄々剣 吉野の風雲児

1962

Zangiku monogatari poster
7.0

Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.

Zangiku monogatari

1956

Cases of Hanshichi poster
7.5

Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!

Cases of Hanshichi

1960

No artwork available
7.0

Japanese horror movie from 1950.

Sugawara denju tenarai kagami

1950

Seven Knights Pt. 2 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Seven Knights Pt. 2

1961

Lord of Steel Heart poster
7.8

A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo. One of Honjo's most trusted under-lords is Sanzaemon. He has designs on Matabei's fief, and he plots to kill Matabei. He finally convinces Lord Honjo of Matabei's guilt. Now Matabei must fight to survive.

Lord of Steel Heart

1961

Wakatono senryō hada poster
9.0

1961 Japanese movie

Wakatono senryō hada

1961

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3 poster
NR

What will become of Sakon's lover, Shiragiku, who has been abducted to the Matsunaga Danjo residence? What about Benigiku and the others, whose souls have been extracted and who are heading to Mt. Hitokoi? And when will the three treasures of Peacock Castle be gathered? Filled with mystery and bringing with it dreams, the thrilling battle between the righteous young man and the sorcerer reaches an increasingly climax.

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3

1961

Love And Order poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Love And Order

1963

Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow poster
NR

1962 Japanese movie.

Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow

1962

Seven Knights Pt. 1 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Seven Knights Pt. 1

1961

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 4 poster
NR

The righteous young men, who were separated by the all-out attack of sorcery, are saved by the friendship of a young Sengoku warlord, and now launch an all-out attack on Gondayu, who has usurped the regent's position. An exciting and heated battle unfolds. This is the grand finale of a golden period drama that mobilizes all the popular youth stars.

Golden Peacock Castle, Part 4

1961