Takashi Shimura

Jiraiya

Based on the old tale of Jiraiya, this 1937 version is essentially a revenge story with fantastic vi…

Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba

The tale of Nakayama Yasubei’s duel is famous, even if he in reality probably did not cut down 18 op…

Akanishi Kakita

A samurai is ordered by his lord to go to Edo and investigate the truth behind the rumor of a rebell…

Osaka Elegy

Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going t…

Chuji for Sale