Chiezō Kataoka Movies

Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion...

Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.

A film about the rivalry and friendship between firefighter Chоji and sumo wrestler Sokichi Fudoyama.

A shooting incident occurs at the Asahina family gambling hall in Tokyo's Joto district. It is the work of Gaijin boss Brown and his henchman...

After being expelled from the Chiba Dojo , Hirate Zoshu , along with his acquaintances Tadaki Ganryu and Tamon Jubei, were hired as bodyguards by...

Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large...

The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered...

1946 Japanese movie

The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan's version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo era Japan.

The story of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, after his historic duel with Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island.

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

First film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

This film tells the story of a ronin's search for his parents, but primarily is a group portrait of life in a Tokugawa-era tenement. Considered a...

Japanese mystery film.

The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and the public, wait for an opportunity to avenge...

The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.