Mantarō Ushio Movies

The first story concerns an attractive young woman who works in a Tokyo nightclub. Her plan for a solid financial future has a double whammy. In the...

Japanese comedy directed by Noriaki Yuasa.

One of Kinugasa's last films--based on the story by Tanizaki Jun'ichirō.

1961 Japanese movie

Comedy drama film

The salaryman is the object of admiration in the world. Because there is no more carefree job than this, this cheerful song comedy is set to the hit...

In a rural district of Tokyo, the owner of a farm is abandoned by his two daughters who are attracted to the life of the big city.

Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such...

A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.

In 1905, Japan was seriously threatened in the Russo-Japanese War. Japan determined a decisive attack on Russia to end the war. A reconnaissance...

The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.

After a businessman is murdered, an investigation identifies a suspect who is then put on trial for that crime.

1945 Japanese movie

A journalist decides to do his own investigation after a series of strange murders are committed during a local election campaign.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Hitoshi Ueki) starts out as Nobunaga's "Sandal Keeper" but climbs the ranks to eventually become a trusted general.

Newlyweds Saburo and Chieko are renting a room. The two get into a fight over something trivial.

Yamazaki Ryotaro is an Olympics' athlete and an asset. He accepts two jobs and responsibilities that are thrust upon him. One involves a a painting...

Hibari no komoriuta (ひばりの子守唄, literally "Hibari's Lullaby") is a 1951 black-and-white Japanese film...