Tsumasaburō Bandō Movies

1945 Japanese movie

A period mystery in which an unconventional priest exposes the truth behind the bizarre death of a maid in the shogun's harem. Kinuyo Tanaka...

A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his...

A gallant swordsman takes on the forces of evil with the help of his trusty friends.

1947 Japanese movie

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

Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono clan against the Mongol invasion in 1281.

Kageboshi, based on the screenplay by Rokuhei Rokuhei Susukita, depicts the life of the ‘jovial thief’, Kageboshi.

1945 Japanese movie

A continuation of the prior film (影法師).

1945 Japanese movie

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

A chambara film starring Bandō Tsumasaburō.

Japanese horror movie from 1923.