Yūnosuke Itō Movies

Drama which shows the struggle of Fumiko, a female teacher, at work and at home.

1962 Japanese movie

A soldier has been in the Japanese military for the entirety of WWII, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. However, as...

An upstanding young man who is popular with the ladies takes on a corrupt group of men in his company.

The humorous tale of Jimbei, a miller, and his wife Osen who live in complete happiness. But Osen's beauty attracts numerous would-be lovers among...

A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite...

Two devious retainers are competing to take control of a fief when the current Lord dies, but involving Kyoshiro in the conflict against his will is...

Obscure Japanese movie by director Kyotaro Namiki

Somewhat unique as it appears to be one of the very rare appearances of master thespian Itô in a yakuza role.

A drama film based on Ken Domon's photography of the children around the Chikuho coal mines.

A provincial bus driver plans to marry his conductress, but one night he glimpses the woman he once loved, which throws him into turmoil.

[Period Covered: 1570-1573] Towards the end of the Tenmon Era, Shogun Ashikaga`s powers were weakening by the day and many were there who planned to...

An ethical, young tax collector new to his area encounters increasingly absurd individuals and groups coping with their post-war woes.

Home drama about tin craftsmen and their families in downtown Tokyo. Though poor, they do not lose their cheerfulness or give in to oppression.

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