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GOBLIN IN STIRRUPS
(Kurama Tengu)
This is the definitive version of the Kurama Tengu legend, a
mysterious samurai fighting to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and bring Japan
into a new world.
There was a great Civil War going on in Japan during the same period of time as
our War Between The States. The difference is that while this country had a war
of secession, as the South tried to remove itself from our federal government;
in Japan, however, there was a battle to completely unify the nation under the
leadership of the Emperor, and bring power back to the Imperial Government.
Against this backdrop, the lone masked rider known as the Kurama Tengu (Goblin
of Mt. Kurama) comes to lend his presence to the Royalist cause.
With pure motives driving him, the samurai known as Kurata dons his mask at
night, and like a Japanese 'Zorro', he puts his life on the line to help create
a new and better society. Superb filmmaking that brings a view of history to the
big screen.
Starring: AZUMA Chiyonosuke, MISORA Hibari, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke
Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
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ON PATROL 2-THE PURPLE KILLER
- (Hangyakuji)
- A sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie ON
PATROL. Ukyonosuke's mission to avenge his father's death continues.
He discovers that a mysterious note written by his father, Inspector
Sena, let to Sena's murder 18 years ago. As
Ukyonosuke continues further with his investigation into the
conspiracy to uncover the truth behind Sena's death, he must
confront those
eager to take his life.
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, UCHIDA Ryohei
Directed by: HASEGAWA Yasuo
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MASK OF THE MOON
(Tsukigata
Hanpeita)
A young Choshu Clan swordsman, Tsukigata
Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for
power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars.
When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon
himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about.
With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita's
popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty
for conflict and power.
A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that
could ultimately cost him his life. Like Sakamoto Ryoma, Tsukigata
Hanpeita was a man who had a vision of the future that eventually would
come to pass.
This is one of Okawa Hashizo's finest dramatic performances highlighted
by plenty of exciting swordplay.
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, OKA Satomi, HIRA Mikijiro, SATOMI Kotaro,
YAMAGATA Isao, KONOE Jushiro
Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
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ONE-EYED WOLF
- (Umon Torimonocho-Katame no Okami)
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- Otomo Ryutaro, best known for his role in the
renowned TANGE SAZEN series, stars as the skillful detective,
Umon, in this popular jidaigeki series "Umon Torimonocho".
Handsome and clever detective Kondo Umon is on a mission to
solve the mysterious murder of five people who were hanged and
killed with bowstrings.
Lots of exciting Samurai action, mixed with humor and romance in
one of the most entertaining films in the series.
The mystery deepens as to the identity of 'One Eyed Wolf', a
vicious killer who has both the North and South Magistrate's
Offices racing to beat the clock in order to save the Shogun.
Starring: OTOMO Ryutaro, SATOMI Kotaro
Directed by SAWASHIMA Tadashi
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ON PATROL 1
(Ukyunosuke
Junsatsu-ki)
This is one of the most powerfully
effective ninja films that dispenses with the silly magic of earlier
efforts, and concentrates on an excellent story with expert fighting.
Sena Denemon is the rarest of government officials, a man of integrity, sent
on a mission to uncover the corruption that ran rampant during the Edo
Period.
Refusing bribes, and willing to put his life on the line to raise his son
properly, he infuriates the corrupt Inspectors; thus endangering his own
life.
Along with his two trusted vassals, he makes a brave effort to alert the
Shogun to the plot which is being carried out.
After the battle, his son Ichitaro joins the Chichibu ninja group in order
to master fighting so he, too, can fight the forces which have brought about
so much suffering.
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, HOJO Kikuko
Directed by: HASEGAWA Yasuo
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PORT OF HONOR
- (Ninkyo
Shimizu Minato)
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- An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki
classic. Set in the samurai era, this is an exciting tale drawn from
history.
In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho of
the Tokaido, the good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take
revenge for a fellow boss.
At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their
own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho.
Starring: KATAOKA Chiezo, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke
Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
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