Akira Shioji Trailers
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Total trailers found: 169
Carmen 1945 Trailer (1988)
09 April 1988
Prostitutes in burnt out Tokyo ghetto of post-WWII Japan peddle their flesh and save one-third of their money for a proposed dancehall to be named Paradise.
Blue Rain Osaka Trailer (1983)
08 July 1983
A woman who runs a bar with her older sister has her life disrupted when she has a chance meeting with an old lover.
The Most Perverted Post War Crimes Trailer (1976)
19 June 1976
Reconstruction, in the form of episodes, of the most bizarre crimes that occurred in Japan after World War II.
Oxen Split Torturing Trailer (1976)
04 September 1976
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl.
The Karate Man and the Spy Trailer (1974)
04 July 1974
In the beginning of the World War I in 1914, Japan is being invaded spies from Russia and Germany. To eliminate the spies the army hires Sakuragi, a famous Karate and Kempo master.
Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso Trailer (1989)
28 January 1989
A young doujinshi writer doesn't win the literary prize award, and ends up killing the selection committee.
Decapitation of an Evil Woman Trailer (1977)
22 January 1977
An unusual blending of elements comes together in this crime story drawn from Japanese history. During the early Meiji period a number of “Dokufu” (Poison Women) committed a significant number of murders.
A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell Trailer (1972)
22 January 1972
President of the territorial yakuza organization is being manipulated by a crooked leader in the military and some capitalists Ishikiri.
Fall Guy Trailer (1982)
09 October 1982
Ginshiro, threatened by poor repute and upcoming star Tachibana, forces his friend Yasu to marry Konatsu, Ginshiro's pregnant mistress; Yasu becomes a stuntman to make ends meet.
Echo in the Mountains Trailer (1959)
20 September 1959
A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen.
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty Trailer (1972)
11 January 1972
The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss.
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return Trailer (1970)
05 March 1970
Oryu searches for blind child she left behind and get involved in a Yakuza turf war that takes place in the Tokyo Theater.
Gambler: Victory Without Death Trailer (1967)
08 July 1967
Tsunetaro Asakura AKA "Dynamite Tsune" is a talented gambler, but not infallable. After losing his Boss's money in a dice game he repays his debt by serving as a pit boss for a struggling coal mine in Kyuushu.
Tengu Priest Trailer (1962)
02 November 1962
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.
Five Ronins Trailer (1963)
03 March 1963
The story of five easygoing Yakuza who come together to save the live of a young innocent girl, Oichi, from an evil vassal.
Samurai Geisha Trailer (1969)
31 July 1969
Popular geisha Shinji (Fuji Junko) must defy a gang who plot to steal a lucrative coal business from struggling miners during the turbulent Meiji Era.
Story of a Nymphomaniac Trailer (1975)
14 October 1975
Natsu, the older of two sisters, has a relationship with Yonosuke, the local kimono trader. Unlike her more conservative sister Oshichi she tries to use sex as a means to climb to a better social position.
Samurai Wolf Trailer (1966)
19 November 1966
This is the story of a vagrant samurai – the solitary, savage and scrupulous Kiba – who arrives at a village to defend a beautiful, blind woman against a sinister plot.
An Ocean to Cross Trailer (1980)
26 January 1980
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them.
The South Sea Wolf Trailer (1961)
09 July 1961
Namie's in trouble again, getting snatched by an evil gang in search of treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart, and falls in with a band of pirates who are also hunting the hidden stash.
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape Trailer (1971)
13 August 1971
Former inmate Katsuji gets involved in the horse gambling business while lending a helping hand to a ranch operator.
The Bandits Trailer (1968)
21 May 1968
Action drama about a Japanese gangster in Manchuria circa 1932, who finally joins some Chinese mountain bandits.
The Tattooed Hitman Trailer (1974)
27 April 1974
The most dangerous hired gun in Kyushu's underworld has managed to trigger a vicious gang war, and now, there's a contract on his life.
Female Ninjas: In Bed with the Enemy Trailer (1976)
14 February 1976
Female ninjas nudity and sword-weilding action directed by Takayuki Miyagawa is bawdy and thrilling! The female ninjas are sent undercover (sometimes under bed covers) to investigate the disappearance of a gold chest.
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown Trailer (1966)
03 February 1966
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
Cops vs. Thugs Trailer (1975)
26 April 1975
When a lucrative waterfront development becomes available, the Kawade gang quickly use their political connections to secure the land.
The Great Duel Trailer (1964)
05 September 1964
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town.
Restoration Fire Trailer (1961)
14 October 1961
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony Trailer (1969)
10 April 1969
The industrual revolution comes to Japan with the introduction of the railroad system. This led to clashes between boatmen, who livihoods are threatened, and the railroad construction workers.
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry Trailer (1965)
12 August 1965
Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
The Viper Brothers and the Young General Trailer (1975)
01 March 1975
The last in the series. Sugawara runs into two mahjong cheaters (Ichiro Araki and Mako Midori + sidekick Takuzo Kawatani) whom he takes for friends in need as his naivety prevents him from seeing their true nature.
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Trailer (1973)
28 April 1973
Repeatedly beat to a pulp by gamblers, cops, and gangsters, lone wolf Shoji Yamanaka finally finds a home as a Muraoka family hitman and falls in love with boss Muraoka's niece.
Kanto Street Peddlers Trailer (1969)
08 November 1969
Kokubu Masaru (Bunta Sugawara) is a hard-headed, hot-tempered member of a street vendor clan run by an elderly boss (Kanjuro Arashi).
Mark of Blood Trailer (1962)
12 October 1962
Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
Kanto Street Peddlers: Violent Fire Festival Trailer (1971)
13 February 1971
The fourth film in the Kanto Street Peddlers series. The protagonist, played by Bunta Sugawara sides with female boss Yumiko Nogawa to fight evil Hiroshi Nawa, who at one point employs rebellious young hood Tsunehiko Watase and Kagawa.
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss Trailer (1975)
01 November 1975
The seventh in the shocking "Jingi Naki Tatakai" movie series, which exposes the true lives of the yakuza that is hidden by a mask of "jingi".
The Rapacious Jailbreaker Trailer (1974)
07 December 1974
Convicted of murder, Masayuki Ueda is sent to Hiroshima Prison along with his accomplice. But for a man like him, breaking out of prison is easy.
Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School Trailer (1973)
24 May 1973
Girl Boss Ruriko and her cellmates escape from a greedy corrupt reform school that's more interested in cheating the government out of money than reformation.
Third Generation Boss Trailer (1974)
10 August 1974
Based on Kazuo Taoka's autobiography, this film follows a Kobe gangster as he builds the small Yamaguchi-gumi into Japan's largest criminal clan.
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man Trailer (1964)
04 April 1964
Richshaw man Tatsu has wandered to Osaka from Tokyo. He has quarrels with Kimiyakko, a geisha, and throws her into the river.
Company Buggers Trailer (1975)
09 August 1975
Hiroshi, a small-time racketeer, makes a name for himself extorting vulnerable companies and their directors for financial gain.
Eleven Samurai Trailer (1967)
16 December 1967
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun.
Eight Men to Kill Trailer (1972)
16 December 1972
The third movie following the exploits of bounty hunter Shikoro Ichibei. The theft of almost a half ton of gold from the shogunate's official mine threatens to bankrupt the government of Japan.
Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth Trailer (1972)
14 September 1972
Monjiro, reunited with his long lost sister, is pursued by a yakuza gang because he killed their boss.
A Taxing Woman Trailer (1987)
07 February 1987
Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels, who has for years succeeded at hiding the true extent of his assets from the Japanese authorities.
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi Trailer (1962)
03 January 1962
Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer’s investigation of a gang when they accidentally walk in on a drug deal taking place at their theater.
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall Trailer (1964)
12 December 1964
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Evil Boss vs. Henchmen Trailer (1971)
01 October 1971
A high-ranking yakuza rises to national notoriety.
Lullaby for a Tough Guy Trailer (1972)
01 April 1972
A ruffian joins the ranks of the emperor’s guards.
Watari, the Ninja Boy Trailer (1966)
21 July 1966
In old Japan, the legend of the ninja lives on in Watari, the Ninja Boy, a motion picture like no other.
Flames of Blood Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
The story is set in Bakumatsu and revolves around the Bunta Sugawara character, a yakuza (of course :) but instead of a modern yakuza/gangster, he's a gambler/bakuto).
The Hard Core Criminal Trailer (1973)
12 May 1973
In the 20th century, the Japanese government exploits prisoners as expendable slave laborers in a coal mine, which results in conflict between the prisoners and the warden to escalate.
The Decisive Power of Aikido Trailer (1975)
22 November 1975
It is about the life of Ueshiba - the founder of aikido. We can see how he decided to develop aikido and how he did it.
Road Warriors Trailer (1960)
17 May 1960
A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
Killer's Mission Trailer (1969)
13 August 1969
Ichibei is assigned by Shogun Tokugawa to prevent the sale of a Dutch ships-load of rifles to the hostile Shogun Satsuma.
The Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers Trailer (1973)
01 September 1973
Upon his release from prison, Masa (Bunta Sugawara) is disappointed to not be picked up by his brother Katsu (Tamio Kawaji).
Castle of Flames Trailer (1960)
30 October 1960
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom.
