Acting
Kiyoshi Sawada
Born 1906-04-22
Acting credits
NRPeriod drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Lords of Oppression 2
1957
NRNo synopsis available yet.
牢獄の花嫁
1955
7.0Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
1957
NRAdaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō.
Mito Kômon: Rai Kunitsugu no maki
1934
No synopsis available yet.
Kaidan Oiwa Yakusha
1938
The sequel to the 1935 film Great Bodhisattva Pass
Great Bodhisattva Pass 2
1936
5.4This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.
Lord Mito
1957
6.0Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
Sasaki Kojiro
1957
NRRevenge breeds revenge. Ikuta Denpachiro, the martial arts instructor of the Honda family in Koriyama, lost a fight to the young samurai Enjo Sozaemon in a martial arts tournament and as a result lost his position and was expelled from home. Wanting to avenge the mockery of himself, he treacherously kills Sozaemon and goes on the run. After long wanderings, Denpachiro, it would seem, finds a peaceful life and love in the face of a devoted and courageous Okatsu, but the brothers of the murdered man are already on his trail, wanting to avenge the death of Sozaemon. The film is based on a story by Itaro Yamagami.
Temple of Revenge
1957
NRA swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun.
The Mansion of Intrigue
1957
10.01930s Japanese film.
Great Bodhisattva Pass
1935
6.0Shogun Yoshitane’s order to recover the secret scroll triggers a series of ninja warfare during the Muromachi period.
The Scroll’s Secret
1958
NRPeriod film about a feudal era judge living in Edo
An Edoite Judge
1953
6.6When 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.
Roughneck From Asama
1958
7.0Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
1931
7.0A man’s wife dies in a swamp. Her ghost returns to haunt him.
The Swamp
1956
8.0An 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. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.
Shimizu Port of Chivalry
1957
9.0Directed by Daisuke Itō.
Chūshingura - Ninjō-hen; Fukushū-hen
1934
NRPeriod drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Lords of Oppression
1957
6.0The 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.
Noble Tasuke
1958
7.0Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
Kanbei's Bargain Sale
1958
10.01962 Japanese movie
Heso no taisho
1962
NRAdaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.
The Sun
1953
7.0The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life. However, his days of happiness are overshadowed by an upcoming duel with his fateful enemy Miyamoto Musashi.
Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2
1957