Toshirō Mifune

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Shadow of the Wolf
5.8

Shadow of the Wolf

Mar. 05, 1992

Shadow of the Wolf

In the 1930s, Agaguk lives his traditional Inuit life. But one day, there is a murder in the tribe and Agaguk becomes a suspect. Soon he becomes ...
Princess from the Moon
6.3

Princess from the Moon

Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.
Tora-san Goes North
7

Tora-san Goes North

Aug. 15, 1987

Tora-san Goes North

When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune) in his relationships with his estranged ...
The Challenge
6.2

The Challenge

Jul. 23, 1982

The Challenge

Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud ...
Shogun
7.8

Shogun

Jun. 17, 1981

Shogun

An English navigator becomes both pawn and player in the deadly political games in feudal Japan.
The Fall of Ako Castle
7.1

The Fall of Ako Castle

This is the story of “The Forty-Seven Ronin.” Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano ...
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
6.6

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

The three-film saga comes to a conclusion as three leaders of the underworld battle it out to determine who will become Don of Japan.
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
6.7

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

An ambitious Kansai yakuza don moves in on Tokyo using financial and political tactics, sparking conflict with a local criminal association.
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
6.9

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

Near the end of the nineteenth century, as the balance of power shifts from Shogunate towards the Emperor, Japan restlessly awaits the dawning of ...
Red Lion
6.9

Red Lion

Oct. 10, 1969

Red Lion

Impersonating an Imperial Army officer by wearing a “red lion’s mane”, a poor servant returns to his village after 10 years of ...
Safari 5000
6.1

Safari 5000

Jul. 19, 1969

Safari 5000

A Japanese racing driver for Nissan named Godai (Yujiro Ishihara) have a rivalry with a French driver named Pierre (Jean-Claude Drouot). Godai is ...
Adventure in Kigan Castle
6.4

Adventure in Kigan Castle

Osami, a soldier-of-fortune from Japan, joins with priest Ensai in a quest for the ashes of the great Buddha. Their journey takes them to a ...
The Sword of Doom
7.9

The Sword of Doom

Feb. 25, 1966

The Sword of Doom

Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. ...
Whirlwind
6.5

Whirlwind

Jul. 26, 1964

Whirlwind

Set at the end of the Siege of Osaka this film follows the exploits of several members of the defeated Toyotomi clan as they cope with the post ...
High and Low
8.4

High and Low

Mar. 01, 1963

High and Low

A shoe company executive who has mortgaged everything he has becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped and is ...
47 Ronin
7.6

47 Ronin

Nov. 03, 1962

47 Ronin

The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) was forced to commit seppuku ...
The Important Man
7.5

The Important Man

Nov. 03, 1961

The Important Man

Animas Trujano is a colorful but irresponsible Indian in a small Mexican village. He hopes above all things someday to be chosen mayordomio of ...
Daredevil in the Castle
6.3

Daredevil in the Castle

During the raging war between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, the swordsman Mohei (whose family has been completely decimated) is recruited by ...
The Three Treasures
6.5

The Three Treasures

Nov. 01, 1959

The Three Treasures

The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor’s son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but ...
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
7.3

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan’s greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has ...
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
7.4

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.
Eagle of the Pacific
7.6

Eagle of the Pacific

Oct. 21, 1953

Eagle of the Pacific

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan’s navy ...
The Idiot
7.2

The Idiot

May. 23, 1951

The Idiot

Kameda, who has been in an asylum on Okinawa, travels to Hokkaido. There he becomes involved with two women, Taeko and Ayako. Taeko comes to love ...
Wedding Ring
6.8

Wedding Ring

Jul. 01, 1950

Wedding Ring

A jewelry store president begins to fall for the doctor treating her husband’s illness.
The Quiet Duel
7.4

The Quiet Duel

Mar. 19, 1949

The Quiet Duel

A young idealistic doctor works at his father’s clinic in a small and seedy district. During the war, he contracts syphilis from the blood ...
Snow Trail
7.2

Snow Trail

Aug. 05, 1947

Snow Trail

Three bank robbers, Eijima, Nojiri, and Takasugi, flee the police and escape into the mountains. At an inn high in the Japanese Alps, Eijima and ...