Masahiro Makino Movies

Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi.

A bizarre murder at a hot springs resort threatens to disrupt an Edo detective's (Hasegawa) vacation. When his hot-blooded wife (Yamada) starts...

Young yakuza Shujiro Hanada goes to prison after losing his cool in a rigged gambling game and slashing a few other players. When he's released in...

Adventures of famous yakuza boss Jirocho and his disciples who settle in Kofu.

The third part of the story about feudal boss Jirocho and his underlings.

Yakuza drama with Meiko Kaji directed by Masahiro Makino

The tale of Nakayama Yasubei’s duel is famous, even if he in reality probably did not cut down 18 opponents. The story has been related in...

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

In the midst of the Siege of Osaka in the Sengoku period, a thrilling tale unfolds featuring a trio of ronin who manipulate a group of spies, a...

The purple hood reveals the embezzlement of public money by officials. A remake of Masahiro Makino's 1923 film.

A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.

As the reputation of Sasaki Kojiro, who traveled through various provinces with his long sword seeking duels, began to spread, he was summoned by...

Based on the famous novel by Yamagami Itaro, this is the story of a group of ronin living in abject poverty in the latter days of the Edo period....

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

In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young...

Coal miner Isamu Oba is forced to quit his village and leave his mother and siblings behind. Mining buddy Ichiro accompanies him to Tokyo, and the...