Akikane Sawa Movies

Koharu, a young geisha, is in love with Kenichi, an apprentice carpenter to her father Masagoro. Their love life comes to a sudden halt after an...

When the plague threatens a small town in Manchuria, a young doctor finds himself struggling to save the lives of his townspeople.

A series of short stories about bizarre crimes committed by females in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Eras. Discover 4 famous Japanese murderers:...

An elaborate criminal tango based around treasure hidden during WWII.

This film focuses on Okatsu; the adopted daughter of a master swordsman. She is a master with a sword herself and her talents far overshadow that of...

A roughneck named Komakichi of Kawachi, Osaka, comes back from a three-year training course to become a chef, hoping to be with his crush Tamae, a...

Japanese prison exploitation movie. Part 1 of the 'Onna bangaichi' series

A story of yakuza lynching during the Edo, Meiji, and Showa periods.

Mr. Mito, a former president of an instant food company, with two young men’s help, solves the quality problems and wins a big ramen contract...

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty...

Two convicts just released from prison find a green bauble filled with diamonds — and try to prove they didn't steal it.

Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which supports the town vendors unlike Takioka, who will...

One of the earliest Japanese cop films following a mysterious killing on the last train to Mitaka, Tokyo.

Somewhat unique as it appears to be one of the very rare appearances of master thespian Itô in a yakuza role.

Inosuke, a former gangster, and his friends struggle to make a living as simple fishermen in this tale of chivalry and friendship among yakuza in the...

Part 2 of the 'Onna bangaichi' series

The sixth and last Moonlight Mask film in the original series produced by Toei in the 1950s.

A touching drama about a love triangle between a young architect, Koroku, and two women, Ranko and Teruko. Ranko comes from a wealthy family and is...