Isuzu Yamada Movies

Historical drama about a sleepy-eyed ronin.

1942 adaptation of Izumi Kyoka's novel.

Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope...

A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him,...

Documentary on film maker Akira Kurosawa

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Edo, the Young Lord came to Oshima Island in Izu to take a vacation. Unexpectedly, the island's boss, Amimoto, was...

Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a...

Shozo is plagued by the needs of his ex-wife and his current one, but prefers the company of his cat.

A 1943 film.

A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassins in Edo are being killed...

An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha...

Swordfighting instructor Danpei works at a local theater in Tokyo, instructing the actors how to fight realistically.

A story about the lives of four sisters and their manipulative mother who must come to terms with each of their decisions in life.

Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.

Shochiku's commemorative 3000th film production; a suspenseful period drama.

A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his...

Kenji Mizoguchi is credited as “supervisor” on this rare Japanese genre film, which stars the stunning Isuzu Yamada (Osaka Elegy, Throne...