Sonosuke Sawamura Movies

Soemon, the master of Gidayū-style madcap performances, has gathered the entire tenement block again tonight and is tormenting everyone with his...

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen. Prince Kogenta swears to avenge...

Period film about the legendary detective Umon

With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to be from an extremely...

Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period...

A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord.

Princess Kazu, the daughter of Shogun Ienari, is sent to marry Matsudaira Nobunao, master of Peacock castle in Kozuke province, a domain of 17,000...

Two thrill seeking young lords sneak out of their castles and travel under the disguise of townsmen.

Based on the comic by Shosuke Kurakane. Shown in two parts.

Magistrate Ooka and a samurai fight against evil forces.

On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga...

War film by Kon Ichikawa

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

Bored Hatamoto movie #29

Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion and impulsive violence. The samurai brothers fight...