Chiezo Kataoka Movies

In the midst of the Siege of Osaka in the Sengoku period, a thrilling tale unfolds featuring a trio of ronin who manipulate a group of spies, a...

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...

A film about the rivalry and friendship between firefighter Chоji and sumo wrestler Sokichi Fudoyama.

This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside...

Early adaptation of the book "The Inugami Clan", featuring the detective Kōsuke Kindaichi.

Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.

First part of director Hiroshi Inagaki's 1940 adaptation of the story of Musashi Miyamoto.

In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later,...

Jidaigeki film, only a fragment remains of the original film.

The second in a trilogy of Kunisada Chuji films by Hiroshi Inagaki.

Third film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

1945 Japanese movie

A man with two identical faces challenges the wicked and lawless escaped prisoner to an unsuitable battle, intertwining with the chilling image of...

Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono clan against the Mongol invasion in 1281.

Directed by Mansaku Itami.

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent...

One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the...

Fifth delivery in the Tarao Bannai series, following the "master detective with seven faces" who uses his signature disguise to solve crimes with a...

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this...

Second part of director Hiroshi Inagaki's 1940 adaptation of the story of Musashi Miyamoto.