Naritoshi Hayashi Movies

Early film by Kenji Misumi.

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.

A power struggle in the fief of Okazaki causes the death of Namiji, a nobleman's daughter. As her fiancé seeks revenge, he finds Namiji's cat...

After noticing in the news there was a fire in an old canal town, Eguchi recalls visiting there a decade ago as a university student.

During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu...

1962 Japanese movie

A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing...

A gripping historical drama full of suspense and a mysterious bewitching mood. A puzzle of a turbulent era in which various characters fall into a...

1958 Japanese movie

The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks.

The hairpin murdered a young girl. Detective Zenigata Heiji begin to investigate. Suddenly a murder case turns into a case of smuggling.

Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his...