Hiroko Sakuramachi — Actor (13)
Magic Boy (1959) [Movie] IMDb Douban
少年猿飛佐助
director: 大工原彰 / 太极薮下 actor: 中村嘉葎雄 / 樱町弘子
other title: 少年猿飞佐助 / Boy Sarutobi Sasuke
Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets out to master his magical gifts, making a pilgrimage to the home of the wizard Hakuunsai. While Sasuke learns the ways of magic, the demon witch terrorizes the countryside, and Sasuke works to complete his training in time.
A Martial Crowd (1958) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
花笠若衆
other title: 花笠若衆 / The young boss
As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated. Yukihime, who was sent away to be raised by a yakuza family in Edo, returns home after many years to settle an old score.
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon (1962) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
丹下左膳 乾雲坤竜の巻
director: Tai Katō actor: Ryutaro Otomo / Chiyonosuke Azuma
other title: 丹下左膳 乾雲坤龍の巻 / 丹下左膳 乾雲坤龍之卷
This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attempt to recover a masterpiece sword for his lord. However, his efforts are not appreciated and he becomes a man of hatred.
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute (1958) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
旗本退屈男
other title: 旗本退屈男 / The Bored Hatamoto Samurai
Master swordsman and loyal 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
The Pirates (1960) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
海賊八幡船
other title: 海賊八幡船
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
Bull's Eye of Love (1958) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
おしどり駕篭
other title: おしどり駕篭
Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute. Warned by a fortune-teller that he would die by the sword, the young lord must courageously battle 30 or 40 men who attack without warning. Meanwhile, his love affair with Kocho, a singer who is also a skilled archer.
The Conspirator (1961) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
反逆児
other title: 反逆児 / 反逆兒
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
Seven from Edo (1958) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
大江戸七人衆
other title: 大江戸七人衆 / 大江戶七人眾
When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost studio during that era. As with so many of their films, this is highly entertaining, with lots of plot twists and exciting swordplay
Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf (1959) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
右門捕物帖 片眼の狼
other title: 右門捕物帖 片眼の狼 / 右門捕物帖:獨眼狼
Five swordsmen are murdered and hung from a tree and the chase is on to find the killers. Two magistrates pursue the leads to solve the crime and it leads to a potential conspiracy to kill the Shogun.
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) [Movie] IMDb Douban
懲役十八年
director: 加藤泰 actor: 安藤升 / 樱町弘子
other title: 惩役十八年 / 懲役十八年
A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a gangster, but their paths cross again as they both fall in love with the same woman.
Secret of the Flyfot (1968) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB Douban
忍びの卍
other title: 忍びの卍 / Ninja's Mark
When the Shogun Tokugawa III is in bed with a girl, she turns into a monster. The court believes she is Ninja Magic, used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir. Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in and exposes the Ninja, even discovering their leader, a beautiful young girl named Kagiroi. Guessing that she is the daughter of some ousted daimyo anxious to get back into favor, he is about to unmask her when he is taken prisoner...