Minoru Takase Movies

A man gets rid of a cheap pot without knowing it contains a map to a treasure. As word spreads, many join in hunting it.

Based on the comic by Ichio Matsushita

Directed by Mansaku Itami.

1930s Japanese film.

Japanese historical film. Considered Lost.

A tragic period film about a gangster who comes out of prison and finds it hard to find a place again in society. Considered a lost film.

Japanese movie

Directed by Daisuke Itō.

Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō. Again scripted by the legendary Yamanaka Sadao

Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō.

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a...

A lost film telling a story of Jirokichi the Rat, a notorious thief

This film depicts a troupe of wandering kabuki players traveling through rural Japan.

A lost film that tells a story of Jirokichi, a notorious thief

Prewar jidaigeki starring Denjiro Okochi

In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him...