Shōzō Nanbu Movies

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a...

A comedic retelling of the legendary encounter between Sasaki Kojiro and Miyamato Musashi.

A historical drama that tells the story of a simple girl, Chizuru, who entered the imperial palace as a maid and rose to the top because of her love...

Nemuri Kyoshiro, a youthful and cynical ronin with unparalleled skill, is approached by both sides in a game of corruption, ambition, and double...

The first film produced by Daiei.

A pre-war sports movie by director Tomu Uchida. This story is set at the Waseda-Keio regatta. This was shot at the banks of the Sumida River, where...

A 1961 film directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda.

About 1786 the doings of a demented lord results in many masterless samurai, including Iyemon (Kei Sato) who is used to luxury and cannot adjust to...

The sincere clown act performed by a master thief who infiltrates a remote island.

Expressing the distinct personalities of the three daughters.

Two devious retainers are competing to take control of a fief when the current Lord dies, but involving Kyoshiro in the conflict against his will is...

The disturbing story of a physician who conducted the first operation with general anaesthetic, and the women in his life who are both so determined...