Masahiro Makino Movies

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen. Prince Kogenta swears to avenge...

The Domain: Where The Blade Enters

A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.

Hidejuro is sent to prison after killing the boss of a rival family. After being released, he discovers that his family has scattered and he is taken...

Based on the old tale of Jiraiya, this 1937 version is essentially a revenge story with fantastic visuals.

Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.

Jirocho the gambler hits the road.

1945 Japanese movie

Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil

A film based on the life of the bakuto Kunisada Chuji

Arima Ghost-Cat movie.

The life of entertainers in Asakusa’s pleasure quarters. An exciting yakuza story with superb action.

Raiden is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Shozo Makino and Sadatsugu Matsuda. It is a posthumous...

All that remains of the first Samurai Town Story is the concluding battle.

His skill and courage were the best in Japan! The life story of Jirocho, a man who protected people on the Tokaido Road. The fearless Kinnosuke...

Hisshoka is a 1945 Drama film directed by four Japanese directors.

An actor, hit on the head, dreams that he has become legendary one-eyed gangster Mori no Ishimatsu.

Japanese film.