Junzaburō Ban Movies

A study of uneasy relationships among the inhabitants of a tiny rural community.

Two obaachans become fast friends listening to music in front of a record store. They both boast about their loving sons but in reality, one had just...

First installment of the "Pfc. Story" series of military-themed comedies from Shochiku, and seventh overall sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

A drama by director Masaharu Segawa.

Den Shichi of Kurodomon-chō, the best detective in Edo, captured members of a thief gang called "Kitsutsuki," but let three, including the...

First sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

1957 Japanese movie

First film in a series of military-themed comedies from Shochiku.

Third sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

Japanese comedy film.

Inspector Uno and college student Yuko Nagai investigate infidelity, blackmail, and murder at a seaside resort.

Second sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

Comedy directed by Torajiro Saito about swordsmen in the era of feudal Japan.

1950 drama film