Ryū Kuze

Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Soldier (uncredited)

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Thug

Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Ohashi-Ran

Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.

Movie - 1953, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.

Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • as (uncredited)

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the school's followers.

Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

During the raging war between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, the swordsman Mohei (whose family has been completely decimated) is recruited by Toyotomi to overcome the seat of power, Osaka Castle. Mohei's daredevil skills will be put to severe tests.

Movie - 1942, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1942 Japanese movie

Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A ronin sets out on a journey with his horse, with no particular destination in mind. Re-released in 1953.

Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A film adaptation of the María Luz Incident from the early Meiji period that sparked widespread public debate.

Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In the Tokugawa Era, the clan of Lord Yagyu has hidden away three scrolls containing clan secrets which, if revealed, would cause revolution and disaster for the clan. The information is divided among the three scrolls, all of which must be possessed for the secrets to be understood. When Princess Yuhime steals the scrolls, Tasaburo, a samurai with magical powers, and his brother Senshiro are sent to retrieve them.

Movie - 1942, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Directed by Daisuke Itô.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Set at the end of the Siege of Osaka this film follows the exploits of several members of the defeated Toyotomi clan as they cope with the post battle chaos and the persecution of the Shogun's army. Five samurai decide on different fates when it becomes clear that their side is being destroyed. One wants to attack the enemy head on in a final honorable death. Another decides to commit hari-kiri but wants to find a glorious view to do it. His close friend, the "coward", just wants to run and give up the life of a samurai. The final two set their own castle on fire to garner favors from the enemy and therefore avert their own death during the massacre of all defeated soldiers as

Movie - 1942, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1958 Japanese movie

Movie - 1942, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1942 Japanese movie

Movie - 1950, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1950 Japanese movie

Movie - 1946, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A samurai is struggling to make ends meet at the end of the Edo period. He has students and, among other things, teaches them about the evils of the government. A member of the yakuza thugs has fallen in love with the samurai's daughter and conspires to report the father to the authorities in order to snatch the girl. The samurai's daughter has a boyfriend who hides the father and daughter from the thug.

Movie - 1945, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1945 Japanese movie

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Self

A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.

Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Makino Masahiro film starring Okada Mariko