Minoru Takase Movies

The sequel to the 1935 film Great Bodhisattva Pass

Directed by Mansaku Itami.

In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him...

Japanese movie

Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō. Again scripted by the legendary Yamanaka Sadao

A lost film that tells a story of Jirokichi, a notorious thief

The only son of a sushi chef hates sushi and decides to leave home to search for a job and make his own way.

Jidai-geki by Ryo Hagiwara

Jirokichi the Rat is a notorious thief. While on the run from the law, he discovers an unexpectedly honourable side of himself, and maybe some form...

Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō.

Japanese war-era film

Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku

Prewar jidaigeki starring Denjiro Okochi

Directed in 1921

A lost film telling a story of Jirokichi the Rat, a notorious thief

Japanese historical film.