When a stolen urn that contains the secret to a treasure worth a million gold coins falls into his one remaining hand, all sorts of villains, including a high-ranking Shogunate minister, plot to relieve him of his burden - and his life. Unfortunately for them, Tange has developed a unique and deadly one-handed fighting style, which means his enemies will have their hands full - at least while they still have their heads!
Shinsengumi Chronicles: I Want to Die a Samurai (1963) 1 hr. 32 min.
Shinsengumi Chronicles: I Want to Die a Samurai
Shinsengumi Chronicles is considered one of the best adaptaions of the tragic real-life story of the protectors of the Shogunate. As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsenhumi out of admiration for its leader and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
Samurai Vendetta (1959) 1 hr. 49 min.
Samurai Vendetta
Rushing to the duel that will make him nationally famous. Yasubei will soon become immortal as one of the legendary 47 Ronin, and Tenzen is honor-bound to protect their intended target, the infamous Lord Kira. The swords of two friends will soon be drawn - and once a samurai draws his sword, it must be stained with blood before it can be resheathed!
Floating Weeds - Ukigusa
Directed by - Yasujiro Ozu (1959) - Color - 119 min
Floating Weeds - Ukigusa
Acclaimed director Yasujiro Ozu's finest works. It tells the wonderful story of Komajuro Arashi, an aging master of a travelling Kabuke troupe that is hits the skids in a small Japanese towns.
Ugetsu: Director: Kenji Mizoguchi (1953) - B&W - 94 min
Ugetsu
In the midst of War and unrest caused by opportunistic bandits who ransack towns, two men follow their dreams of wealth, amibition and power. While they are successful in attaining a portion of their dreams - it is at the expnse of their familes.
The Street Fighter, Directed by - Shigehiro Ozawa (1974) - Color - 87 min
The Street Fighter
Sonny Chiba stars as Terry Sugury - a classic bad guy hero - who comes to the aid of a wealthy heir to a massive oil corporation. The Japanese mafia is trying to get control by any means possible. Caution: Very Violent.
