Chieko Naniwa Filmes

The disturbing story of a physician who conducted the first operation with general anaesthetic, and the women in his life who are both so determined...

A biographical movie about Shinran

Ayako Wakao won the Blue Ribbon and the Kinema Jumpo for this film.

A poor peasant, after years of scraping, becomes a rich and powerful Osaka merchant. Mizoguchi Kenji's final project; he died before completing it...

Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a...

A foot soldier from Tottori domain named Shirai Gonpachi showcased exceptional swordsmanship that even surpassed the domain's champion Honjo...

An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic strip

1962 Japanese movie

Aya successfully stages a fashion show in Osaka and in the train on her way home to Tokyo accidentally treads on a man's foot. The man whose name is...

Kind hearted yakuza Hanjiro of Asama risks his life in saving his henchman Genjiro and his family.

A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.

The story of a couple, a spoiled son and a down-to-earth girl, in Osaka in the early Showa era. The film won the prestigious Blue Ribbon awards for...

When Yumiko Tsuyama, a potter by profession, comes inquiring about a room for rent in an old mansion overlooking Osaka, she finds a bizarre...

Experienced shipyard worker Shimazaki gets an offer of free lodging from his employer in the company seaside rest house if he agrees to see to its...

Japanese comedy film.

A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con artists.

The Lord of Okazaki is killed by his brother-in-law. Although the Lord's widow bears a child, she is also killed. Then, a ghost cat begins stalking...

1962 Japanese movie