Masahiro Makino Movies

This is Kanjûrô Arashi's first film with Nikkatsu after his independent production company went bankrupt (many of these independent...

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil, part 2

Second film of Makino's Nihon Kyokakuden series set in Osaka's harbor. The series also known as "The Domain" Each a stand alone film in it's own,...

Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles). But hidden behind the placid...

Japanese drama film.

Former soldier, Suehiro Katsuji, fights violent gangs and powerful Chinese merchants during the post-war period in Japan.

The rise of the famed gambler.

Jirocho the gambler hits the road.

A classic wartime jidaigeki about the life of the famous samurai and first of the "Great Unifiers" of Japan, Oda Nobunaga, with Kataoka Chiezo and...

In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young...

The tale of Nakayama Yasubei’s duel is famous, even if he in reality probably did not cut down 18 opponents. The story has been related in...

Japanese horror movie from 1916. Produced by Nikkatsu.

An umbrella maker with a shopping addiction finds himself in dire straits when his debts force him to consider selling his attractive, desirable...

Arima Ghost-Cat movie.

Set in Osaka’s lively entertainment district, the film follows a rakugo performer whose unconventional style makes him a rising star. Despite...