Japanese mystery film.

Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!

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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.

One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman, must rescue the Yagyu clan from the treachery of a master plotting to take control over a sword fighting school.

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

While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?

While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there been an array of major motion picture stars to bring new life to this timeless tale. Starting with the corrup practices of Lord Kira and Yanagi-sawa, the Shogun's Secretary, which in essence led to the incident of Lord Asano's attacking Kira in the Pine Corridor of the Shogun's Palace, this is the definitive version. Asano Takumi no kami was a young lord with high scruples, who refused to join in the general corruption and bribery which ran rampant in the capital at that time. By not giving bribes, he angered Kira Kozuke no suke the elder lord in charge of protocol at the Palace. Refusing to teach the younger man, and giving him false instructions was only the beginning. Insults followed, and a man of honor had no choice but to draw his sword in anger. Forty seven masterless samurai are willing to give their lives to avenge their lord. Nothing could match the courage of these warriors as they show that truly the sword is the soul of the samurai, and the samurai is the soul of Japan. This massive story is told in two parts, with an amazing all-star cast, a must see!

LORD TAKES A BRIDE Otorijo no Hanayome - 1957 - Color - Widescreen Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie! (TV Broadcast quality) Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu Cast: OTOMO Ryutaro, HASEGAWA Yumiko, NAKAHARA Hitomi, KAGA Kunio

Toei's 10th anniversary film. While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta (Chushingura) has been told countless times, never before has there been a telling with a huge all-star cast of this calibre that brings new life to this timeless tale. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.The tale of 47 Ronin, a true event that has inspired countless film adaptions, captures the real courage and loyalty of the way of the samurai. At a time in japanese history when those qualitys were more myth than reality, these brave men avenged thier Lord showing tremendous patience and cunning to achieve the ultimate justice.Though they would later be executed for this plan and it's end results all of japan would remember these men as heroes. This DVD is Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen, on 2 discs to preserve the stunning razor sharp video quality and brilliant colors, an amazing print of a Chushingura classic like you have never seen before. With a most unique pack of DVD Extras; Original Trailers, Movie Photo Gallery, Chushingura Movies Poster Gallery, and more, 70+ pages of info; "The 47 Ronin", "The Genroku Era", "Who is Who?" (now you can match a face with actor/actress names you've seen before), 11 Actor Bios, and 30 minutes of previews from other cool samurai and yakuza movies! A must have disc set! This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print! With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras. Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu Cast: KATAOKA Cheizo, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, SATOMI Kotaro, OKAWA Hashizo, ICHIKAWA Utaemon, KONOE Jushiro, SATOMI Kotaro, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, OTOMO Ryutaro, OKOCHI Denjiro, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, OKA Satomi, OKAWA Keiko, KOGURE Michiyo, CHIHARA Shinobu, YAMAGATA Isao etc.

百万两财宝的争夺战，将由单眼独臂的怪侠客一刀斩定！德川八代将军吉宗下令财政短黜的柳生藩整修日光东照宫，筹不出整修费用的对马守，将所有的希望寄托在祖先埋在某座山里的宝藏。而标示了埋藏地点的藏宝图，就放在传家之宝“猿形壶”中。不巧壶已被他的儿子源三郎早一步带往江户，对马守连忙派家臣追上去，在此同时另有一人打算对源三郎不利，此人正是打算独占财宝的对马守宿敌峰丹波。双方因此展开一场激烈的善恶争夺战，而不巧被卷入这场纷争的左膳命运又将如何......