Isuzu Yamada Movies

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

Based on the novel by Toyoko Yamazaki.

A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.

From birth Hideyoshi was a restless, defiant spirit--a child of the poorest of the poor. Cast out of his peasant cottage, he would live by his wits,...

A "slice-of life" film about a group of high school girls in 1940s Japan.

1942 adaptation of Izumi Kyoka's novel.

A 1943 film.

Japanese crime film

Based on a short story by Dazai Osamu, produced under the national film law. The film's hero falls in love with the youngest daughter of a family he...

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...

In 19th century Japan, a young swordsmith is determined to make the best sword possible after an inferior one he made indirectly led to the death of...

Shinzō, the heir of the prominent Edo lumber dealer Yamashiroya, left home when his stubborn father, Chōzaemon, dismissed his lover, the...

Directed by Mansaku Itami.

A continuation of the prior film (影法師).

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