- THE 10 DUELS OF YOUNG SHINGO
- parts 1-2
(Shingo Juban Shobu 1-2)
These are the first two parts of the popular series in which a young
samurai (Aoi Shingo) learns that he is, in fact, the illegitimate
son of the Shogun. Hoping to reunite with his birth father, Shogun
Yoshimune, he heads for the castle. However, the reunion never takes
place as Shingo finds himself the target of a conspiracy. Will he
ever be able to meet his father? This exciting series is one of the
great classics from Toei Films, and rocketed Okawa Hashizo to
stardom. These two parts are presented as one film which opens the
series, and introduce the violent, yet soulful journey of young
Shingo.
Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, HASEGAWA Yumiko, OTOMO Ryutaro
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THE 10 DUELS OF YOUNG SHINGO part 3
(Shingo Juban Shobu Dai Sanbu)
The adventures of Aoi Shingo
continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his
father, the Shogun. However, his journey is disturbed by those who
wish to claim his life. This is the third part of "THE 10 DUELS
OF YOUNG SHINGO", following the first 2 parts (which were
actually done as one movie). The tension mounts as young Shingo must
face obstacles the like of which he had never before seen. And, can
he avenge the death of his master?
The man to whom he owes everything!
Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, OTOMO Ryutaro, OKA Satomi, HASEGAWA
Yumiko, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke
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THE 10 DUELS OF YOUNG SHINGO part 4
(Shingo Juban Shobu Kanketsu Hen)
AOI Shingo, the illegitimate son of the Shogun continues his travels
seeking to further his master of the sword. In this final episode of
the popular 10 Duels Of Young Shingo series, Shingo confronts his
master's killer in the ultimate test of his skill. Will he be able
to avenge his beloved 'Sensei', who had been brutally cut down by a
rival swordsman's
superior style. For the first time, Shingo's life is truly on the
line. Not to be missed this is the culmination of one of the great
stories from Japanese film.
Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, OTOMO Ryutaro, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke, OKA
Satomi, HASEGAWA Yumiko
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SHINGO'S CHALLENGE part 1
(Shingo Ni-Juban Shobu)
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One of the most popular film series
from the early 1960’s has finally made it to DVD with English
subtitles. With plenty of action, and a strong story about the
growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to
be from an extremely privileged background. Aoi Shingo is the son of
the Shogun, but he has never met his father. As a child in many ways
isolated from his parents, he made an early decision to take on the
solitary lifestyle of a swordsman and eventually becomes recognized
as the best swordsman in Japan.
Starring: Okawa Hashizo with
Otomo Ryutaro as The Shogun
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SHINGO'S CHALLENGE part 2
(Shingo Ni-Juban Shobu)
Shingo’s adventure continues as he
wanders Japan seeking to further his mastery of the sword. One of
his former opponents harbors a hatred for Shingo based on his
wealthy background as the Shogun’s son, feeling that by killing
Shingo, he can gain fame and fortune.
Starring: Okawa Hashizo with
Otomo Ryutaro as The Shogun
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SHINGO'S FIFTH STREET DUEL
(Shingo Bangai Shobu)
After AOI Shingo, the illegitimate
son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest
swordsman in the land, he tries to lead a peaceful life with his
mother far away from the seat of government in Edo. Not wanting to
inconvenience his father anymore his plan is to stay away from the
city and enjoy life like a normal man. Unfortunately for him, his
past comes back to haunt him in the person of his mortal enemy, the
one swordsman that is skillful enough to defeat him. This is the
most perilous moment of Shingo's life as he must face his deadliest
foe in a battle to the death!
Directed by: MATSUDA Sadatsugu
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, FUJI Junko, TANAKA Kunie, MATSUKATA
Hiroki, UCHIDA Ryohei
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THE FIRST BLOOM (Hatsutsubomi)
Japanese TV drama based on the novel by
YAMAMOTO Shugoro. The title roughly means 'The First Bloom'. Otami is an
orphan working in a restaurant. She has been having an affair with a
young samurai Hannosuke, although both know they can't marry because
they belong to different classes. When Otami knows she is pregnant, she
tries to hide it because she doesn't want to cause any trouble to
Hannosuke. But her close friends persuade her to tell it to him...
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KOGARASHI
MONJIRO - THE WITHERED TREE
A lone gambler who has neither a boss or henchman, Kogarashi Monjiro follows the code of the Yakuza
when he stays at the home of his best friend, a
local boss who fought side by side with him against
overwhelming forces in the past. Together they plan
to see justice done in the case of the brutal murder
of a corrupt official, who happens to be the town’s
police agent and a member of the local gang.
When things don’t go as planned Monjiro must draw
his sword against paid assassins as well as the
local Yakuza boss who created a living hell.
Cast: SUGAWARA Bunta
WATASE Tsunehiko, IBUKI Goro,
SASAZAWA Saho, YAMAMOTO Rinichi, KOIKE Asao
Directed by: NAKAJIMA Sadao
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TALES OF YOUNG GENJI KURO
(Genji Kuro Sassoki Nuregami Nitoryu)
Master swordsman Genji Kuro is intrusted by the Otsubo Family to
protect an antique sword know as the "Kaen" sword. As part of a
valuable pair of swords made by a legendary sword maker, the
Otsubo Family seeks to reunite it with its companion "Suien"
sword at Mishima Shrine. However the journey to the Shrine is
wrought with danger and Genji Kuro must put his skills to the
test fending off a band of cunning and ruthless thieves.
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke,
CHIHARA Shinobu, TASHIRO Yuriko, KATAOKA Eijiro, WAKAMIZU
Yoshiko
Directed by: KATO Tai
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YOUNG LORD YAKUZA
(Hashizo no Wakasama Yakuza)
This is the exciting tale of Young Lord Taihei, who
disguises himself as a ronin and goes to Edo to find
the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner.
With a series of complex plot twists and violent
sword action this film was made during the Golden
Era of Toei Studios. Their immense popularity during
this time period gave birth to literally hundreds of
superb samurai films. This is one of the best of the
lot, and features some of the greatest stars of the
era.
Starring: OKAWA Hashizo, with: OKAWA Keiko,
KIMURA Isao, KUBO Naoko, OKOCHI
Denjiro, OZAWA Eitaro, CHIAKI Minoru
Directed by: KONO Toshikazu
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