Hideo Shimada Movies

Shinsuke Inaba, a thief who snuck into the Kishu family residence in Edo. He was almost discovered by a patrol, but he is helped by Kajio, a woman...

Film with Junko Miyazono.

A touching story following young shamisen string maker, Saku. Beautiful Saku moves to Lake Yogo, known for its production of quality shamisen...

Reconstruction, in the form of episodes, of the most bizarre crimes that occurred in Japan after World War II.

While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers....

An 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...

The second film in the Kanto Street Peddlers Clan series starring Bunta Sugawara.

Japanese movie.

Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young...

A hotshot investigator solves a series of gruesome murders in this exciting and dark classic.

Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro...

Upon his release from prison, Masa (Bunta Sugawara) is disappointed to not be picked up by his brother Katsu (Tamio Kawaji). After hitching a ride on...

9th film in the series about Lord Mito

1962 Japanese movie

A ghost interrupts the journey of two young noblemen who are disguised as merchants.

Bored Hatamoto film #20

1962 Japanese movie.

A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true...