Masahiro Makino Movies

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...

The Opium War is a 1943 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Masahiro Makino. "Ahen senso" in Japan refers to the First Opium War. The story of...

Japanese film.

Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.

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

In this movie, Sashichi tries to catch a serial killer who kills his victims with shurikens.

The Domain: White Blade

Yakuza Ryuichi, nicknamed the Dragon-killer, went on a journey with his son Tatsuo after he lost his wife. Due to Tatsuo's sudden illness, Ryuichi...

Hanakosan (1943, TOHO, MAKINO Masahiro), a thoroughly light and joyful musical comedy, influenced by Busby Berkeley films, against the national...

The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.

An umbrella maker with a shopping addiction finds himself in dire straits when his debts force him to consider selling his attractive, desirable...

Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi.

Bunkichi disguises himself as a yakuza to solve a mysterious death.

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on...

Hisshoka is a 1945 Drama film directed by four Japanese directors.

Fierce war breaks out when Shujiro’s rival clan attempts to sabotage his lucrative construction business.

Young yakuza Shujiro Hanada goes to prison after losing his cool in a rigged gambling game and slashing a few other players. When he's released in...

In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young...