The best Kunitaro Sawamura’s movies

Kunitaro Sawamura

Kunitaro Sawamura

01/06/1905- 26/11/1974
Today we present the best Kunitaro Sawamura’s movies. If you are a great movie fan, you will surely know most of them, but we hope to discover a movie that you have not yet seen … and that you love! Let’s go there with the best Kunitaro Sawamura’s movies.
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The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp
8/10
In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.

Gate of Hell

Gate of Hell
7.1/10
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.

Taira Clan Saga

Taira Clan Saga
7.3/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 21/09/1955
  • Character: Joku
Special Forces commander Captain Tadamori returns to Kyoto after successfully defeating the uprising of pirates in the western sea of Japan. But because the high courtiers dislike career soldiers gaining power and influence, they ignore the will of ex-Emperor Toba and refuse to reward the captain. Reward recommender Lord Tokinobu is punished, and the captain sends his son Kiyomori to the Lord's residence, where he falls in love with Tokiko, the Lord's daughter. Meanwhile, Kiyomori finds out that he is possibly the ex-Emperor's son... Written by L.H. Wong

New Journey of Yaji and Kita

New Journey of Yaji and Kita
  • Release: 14/08/1952
Based on the comic by Machiko Hasegawa

Sazen Tange and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo

Sazen Tange and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo
7.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyDrama
  • Release: 15/06/1935
  • Character: Genzaburo Yagyu
A man gets rid of a cheap pot without knowing it contains a map to a treasure. As word spreads, many join in hunting it.

Last of the Wild Ones

Last of the Wild Ones
7.7/10
  • Release: 08/06/1954
A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.

The Eagle and the Hawk

The Eagle and the Hawk
6.7/10
In a warehouse area at night, a drunk chief engineer is stabbed to death by someone who whistles. After the break of dawn, two seamen join the crew of a rusty cargo ship Kaiyo Maru. One is a troublemaker with bad attitudes, Senkichi Nomura, who pursues an enemy in order to take revenge for his father's death. The other is Keizo Sasaki, a buff, eagle-eyed man on board for a certain mission.

Jirocho Rises in Fame

Jirocho Rises in Fame
6.8/10
The rise of the famed gambler.

A Thousand Standards of Stone

A Thousand Standards of Stone
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 31/12/1950
A film about the rivalry and friendship between firefighter Chоji and sumo wrestler Sokichi Fudoyama.

The Black Hooded Man 2

The Black Hooded Man 2
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 07/08/1955
The mysterious black hooded man, Kurozukin, helps transport funds raised to fight against the government.

Nikoyon monogatari

Nikoyon monogatari
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 11/09/1956
Japanese drama film.

The Tattooed Magistrate: Cherry Blossoms Dance Volume

The Tattooed Magistrate: Cherry Blossoms Dance Volume

Frankie the Milkman

Frankie the Milkman
6.7/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 05/12/1956
  • Character: Takamori Nangô
Roppeita is big in size, clumsy and full of energy. When his grandfather orders him to move out to Tokyo to save a sinking milk delivery business a distant relative of his runs, he encounters the most strangest of clientele.

Jirocho Begins His Roving Life

Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
5.9/10
  • Release: 09/01/1953
Jirocho the gambler hits the road.

Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow

Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
6.3/10
  • Release: 03/11/1953
Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.

Goblin Warrior

Goblin Warrior
  • Release: 21/01/1955

Jirocho's Home-Coming

Jirocho's Home-Coming
6.8/10
  • Release: 23/06/1953

Jirocho's New Year

Jirocho's New Year
6/10
  • Release: 03/01/1954

Her Captive Gamblers

Her Captive Gamblers
4.2/10
  • Release: 03/06/1953

The Burning Prison

The Burning Prison
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 12/08/1950
In Nihonbashi, a fire broke out in the Kodenma-cho prison, and the prisoners were released. With the proviso that if the prisoner does not return within three days, or if he leaves Edo Prefecture, he will be sentenced to death. Prisoner Yakichi went to Matsumoto to see his mother, who was in critical condition. However, Yoriki Matsukura tries to catch Yakichi and bring him to execution.

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