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Yakuza Niju-Sanku - 2007 - Color - Fullscreen / 16:9 Widescreen - 4 Discs!

Collection of 26 short movies about yakuza in the 23 wards of Tokyo.

Directed by: various
Cast: various

AGITATOR
Araburu Tamashii-Tachi - 2001 - Color - Widescreen - 3 Discs

Special 3 DVD set includes 150 minute international version as well as 200 minute original version!

When a young Yakuza torments the customers in a rival crime family's nightclub, it is not long before his dead body is found. Soon, inter-family retaliation follows, resulting in the death of a prominent crime boss. Devastated by this turn of events, the temperamental Kenzaki vows to avenge his boss's death and, as bloody violence ensues, the body count reaches excessive proportions.

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: DAICHI Yoshiyuki, ISHIBASHI Renji, MATSUKATA Hiroki

AKUMYO: TOUGH GUYS
Akumyo - 2001 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

The famous KATSU Shintaro classic re-made with an all-star cast!

In beginning of the Showa Era, a well-known trouble-maker named Asakichi runs off with Ochiyo, the wife of a money lender. He then meets Sada, the junior head of the local yakuza gang. Asakichi and Sada, both unhappy with their lives, decide to leave thier pasts behind and make their mark in the world. But as it turns out, with the help of the infamous Silk Hat Boss, they get involved in a local yakuza war. Bare-knuckle two-fisted yakuza action!

Directed by: IZUMI Seiji
Cast: MATOBA Koji, AZUMA Mikihisa, CHIBA Shinichi

AMBITION WITHOUT HONOR
Jingi Naki Yabo - 1996 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

Miike’s take on Fukasaku Kinji’s Jingi Naki Tatakai series!

Seventeen year old Tetsuya kills the boss of a rival gang with the promise of being made. After seven years of prison, he discovers that he is all but forgotten by his Family. The two rival Families have reconciled and Tetsuya was been discarded to keep the peace. Wanted what he was promised, Tetsuya becomes a one-man path of destruction, only to be betrayed once again…

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: HIDEKI Sone, HIROJIRO Shimizu, KITAJIMA Saburo

BATTLES WITHOUT HONOR AND HUMANITY:
AFTERMATH
Sonogo no Jingi Naki Tatakai - 1979 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

The Jingi Naki Tatakai saga continues!
Kudo Eiichi picks up where Fukasaku Kinji left off.

Two Kyushu based yakuza groups are desperate for domaination of the area. When more powerful yakuza groups get involved in their power struggle, a group of childhood friends, belonging to different yakuza families, are caught in the middle. Lies, deceit, and backstabbing are in play resulting in a bloodbath and a quest for revenge...

Directed by: KUDO Eiichi
Cast: MATSUKATA Hiroki, NEZU Jinpachi, UZAKI Ryudo, MATSUZAKI Shigeru

BLACK CAT'S REVENGE
Kaidan Nobori Ryu - 1970 - Color - Widescreen - DVD Extras

Mysteriously shinning golden eyes!
The Rising Dragon going insane with cursed blood!

When the second successor of Tachibana Family, Akemi Tachibana (Meiko Kaji), follows
the rules of the Yakuza world and attempted to kill the boss of the Okada Group, she
accidentally injured his daughter, Ayako, and blinds her. Since then, Akemi is cursed by
Ayako's black car and one by one her followers are murdered. Meanwhile, the blind young
woman becomes a guest of the Tachibana's rival, the Tsutihashi Group who strengthened
her willingness to retaliate against Akemi.

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Directed by: ISHII Teruo
Cast: KAJI Meiko, TOKUDA Hoki, SATO Makato, UCHIDA Ryohei, ABE Toru

BLOODSTAINED GANG HONOR
Chizome no Daimon - 1970 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

In 1965, the post-war age of yakuza prosperity came to an end. Police crackdowns, infighting and legitimate business cause many yakuza gangs to disband. For the Hamayasu gang, based in Yokohama, there was a promising young shining star boss that could lead the gang to greatness. But there is a rival gang standing in his way…

Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji
Cast: SUGAWARA Bunta, TSURUTA Koji, UMEMIYA Tatsuo, WATANABE Fumio

BLUES HARP
Blues Harp - 1999 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen - DVD Extras

The prolific Takashi Miike directed this Japanese crime drama that is set at the
same U.S. military base at Yokosuka seen in Shohei Imamura's Pigs and
Battleships (1961), yet takes a tour of the Okinawan underground youth culture.
Bi-racial bartender Chuji (Tanabe Seichi), son of an Okinawan mother and a
black American GI, moves into a music career after a record executive hears his
dynamic blues harmonica playing. When young yakuza Kenji (Ikeuchi Hiroyuki)
collapses in the alley behind the nightclub where Chuji works, his life is saved by
Chuji's girlfriend, a veteran's assistant. It's the beginning of a dangerous
association, as the gangster introduces the bluesman to another way of life —
and soon trouble erupts.

Directed by: Takashi Miike
Cast: Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Seiichi Tanabe

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY
Showa Zankyoden - 1965 - Color - Anamorphic Widscreen - DVD Extras

Abashiri Bangaichi, this is the first movie of the series that made Ken Takakura
into a superstar. After World War II, their town was a pile of rubble. Gennosuke,
the second generation boss of the Kamizu Group was upholding yakuza chivalry
by keeping black-market and illegal items out of their open-air market. Taking
advantage of the mess, Iwasa and his gang take hold of goods from the US
military, black-market and controlled items in order to become the most powerful
group in Enko area. Iwasa has Gennosuke assassinated but before he dies, he
names Shinji Terajima as his successor and makes him swear to carry on the
family business and not seek revenge or use violence. Shinji tries to tries to
make his family’s marketplace a success, but with constant interruption and
attacks from Iwasa’s gang, he can no longer keep his word to his former boss…
Digitally Remastered Edition.

Directed by: Kiyoshi Saeki
Cast: Ken Takakura, Ryo Ikebe, Yoshiko Mita, Hiroki Matsukata

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 2
Showa Zankyoden: Karajishi Botan - 1966 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

The Tale of The Chinese Lion and Peony Tattoo!

The second chapter of the incredible "Show Zankyoden" series. This time Ken Takakura
stars as Hidejiro Hanada, a wandering yakuza with a 'karashi botan' (Chinese lion and
peony) tattoo. Owing a favor to the Soda Family, he kills the boss of the rival Sakaki Family
and ends his obligation. After serving his time in jail, he befriends and works for the slain
boss' wife and son. When the Soda attacks the Sakaki and double-crosses him, with sword
in hand, Hidejiro seeks brutal retribution...

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Directed by: Kiyoshi Saeki
Cast: Ken Takakura, Yoshiko Mita, Masahiko Tsugawa, Ryo Ikebe

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 3: THE LONE WOLF
Showa Zankyoden Ippiki Okami - 1969 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

The karashi Botan returns in the third chapter of the incredible Show Zankoden
series. This time legendary actor Ken Takakura plays Takei Shigejiro of the Shimazu
family. When the boss of the Shimazu is killed, Shigejiro takes revenge and is sent to
jail. Upon his release, he meets the dying widow of one of hid followers and takes
her to her father, Boss Shiomasa, who take him into his family. But when Shiomasa
is killed by an old enemy, Shigejiro is obligated to take revenge... With removavble English Subtitles.

Directed by: OZAWA Shigehiro
Cast: TSURUTA Koji, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, TAKAKURA Ken, FUJI Junko

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 4:
BLOOD STAINED TATTOO
Showa Zankyouden Chizome no Karajishi - 1967 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

The Karashi Botan returns in the fourth chapter of the incredible Show Zankoden
series. This time legendary actor Takakura Ken plays Hidejiro, the reluctant boss of a firefighter company. They win the bidding for the construction contract of an annual festival. When a rival family, desperate for that contract, becomes treacherous and violent, Hidejiro must take brutal revenage…

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, FUJI Junko, IKEBE Ryo

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVARY 5
MAN WITH THE KARAJISHI TATTOO
Showa Zankyoden Karajishi Jingi - 1969 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic - Extras

The fifth in a powerful series about brutality, duty and honor, staring the legendary TAKAKURA Ken. Hidejuro is sent to prison after killing the boss of a rival family. After being released, he discovers that his family has scattered and he is taking in by a company of quarry workers, whose boss has a strict code of non-violence. When the rival family tries to take over the company and kills their boss, Hidejuro must choose between his promise of non-violence and his yakuza code of revenge...

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, FUJI Junko, IKEBE Ryo, MACHIDA Kyosuke

CHIVALROUS STORY OF JAPAN
Nihon Kyokakuden - 1964 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

A turf war is about to break out in a section of the city called "The Domain" as two rival families feud over who controls the area. When the Boss of the Kibamasa falls ill, the Okiyama see it as the time to make their move and will stop at nothing in their effort to push the Kibamasa out of the Domain. An exciting yakuza story with superb action starring the most famous and popular of modern day actors Takakura Ken in a role no one else could have portrayed as well.

This is NOT the Hawaii Tv recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, MATSUKATA Hiroki, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke

COPS VS THUGS
Kenkei Tai Soshiki Boryoku - 1975 - Color - Anamorpich Widescreen - Trailers

It is 1963, and the police of Kurashima City have spent the plast seven years
eradicating the Yakuza gangs which have caused so much strife in the city. The
last two remaining gans, Ohara and Kawade, are in tatters, with the Ohara boss
in prison. But with the police foce full of corrupt officers, the gangs begin to florish
once again. The kawade fang, sensing the opportunity ot stike their enemies
while their leader is incarcerated, decide to stage a raid on a club owned by their
rivals, but the attention of the police is drawn to both gangs once again. Ken
Hirotani is runni the Ohara gang wile the boss is in jail, and he soon discovers
that a shildhood friend, Kuno, is now a police detective assigned to clean up the
underworld. But Kuno's loyalties lay more with his friend than his career, and his
honor is tested time and time again. When a major property deal goes bad, the
police are able to persuade the two gans to come to a true, but there are
elements of both sides who don't like what their wuperiors are negotiating. Soon
it's only Cops vs Thugs, but Thugs vs Thugs and Cops vs Cops, as loyalties are
strained and honor pushes the boundaries of the law, with an epic showdown
looming.

Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Cast: Bunta Sugawara, Nobuo Kaneko, Hiroki Matsukata

DANGEROUS COPS
Abunai Keiji - 1987 - Color - Widescreen

A spin-off of a popular TV detective series from the 80's, revolving around the
investigations of detectives Taka-yama and Oshita. Famous for their unique
personalities and unorthodox methods of catching the criminals, this
crime-fighting pair never fail to find themselves in the middle of another exciting
case. When a doctor is found dead and the company's exclusive data on a cancer
drug is missing, detective Taka-yama and Oshita are called to the Nakamitsu
pharma-ceutical laboratory. However, a bungled attempt to catch the murderer
leave Takayama and Oshita re-assigned to the lackluster task of patrolling public
bathrooms and hopefully out of trouble. (TV Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: HASEBE Yasuharu
Cast: TACHI Hiroshi, SHIBATA Kyohei, ASANO Atsuko, NAKAMURA Toru

DANGEROUS COPS AGAIN
Mata Mata Abunai Keiji - 1988 - Color - Widescreen

A spin-off of a popular TV detective series from the 80's, revolving around the
investigations of detectives Takayama and Oshita. Famous for their unique
personalities and unorthodox methods of catching the criminals, this crime-
fighting pair never fail to find themselves in the middle of another exciting case. In
this action-packed sequel, Detectives Taka and Yuji part-icipate in a major drug
bust which arouses suspicion that the government may be secretly involved. (TV
Broadcast quality.)

Directed by: ICHIKURA Haruo
Cast: TACHI Hiroshi, SHIBATA Kyohei, ASANO Atsuko, NAKAMURA Toru

DANGEROUS PARTNER
Saraba Itoshi no Yakuza - 1990 - Color - Widescreen

A top student meets a Yakuza by accident. It's a buddy drama about two guys who are
unwillingly thrown into the seedy world of Yakuza wars. A great story about the violent world
of the Yakuza. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: IZUMI Seiji
Cast: JINNAI Takanori, YANAGIBA Toshiro, SAGARA Haruko, INAGAKI Goro

DEMON
Demon - 1985 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Trailers

Yakuza member Shuji (Takakura Ken) turns his back on his gangster lifestyle
and moves to a remote fishing village. His past is kept hidden, as is the
yakuza-style demon tattoo on his back. However, when another gangster comes
to town, ensnaring the fishermen with all night drinking, gambling and drugs,
Shuji's secret is revealed. Digitally Remastered Edition.

Directed by: TOYODA Shiro
Cast: NAKADAI Tatsuya, OKADA Mariko, IKEUCHI Junko, NAKAMURA Kanzaburo

DOBERMAN COP
Doberman Deka - 1977 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - DVD Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Joji Kano... A detective at the Ishigaki Police Station in Okinawa... An expert
marksman since he joined the force at age 19... He's taken down many harded
criminals with his .45... Despite his rural accent and his country demeaner, he's
been nicknamed "Doberman" because of his aggressive nature... Kano comes to
Tokyo to identify and bring home the body of a teenage runaway from his
hometown. But things aren't as they seem as he discovers a scandal involving a
rising star and the yakuza in the seedy entertainment district of Shinjuku…

Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji
Cast: CHIBA Shinichi (aka Sonny Chiba), MATSUKATA Hiroki, YATA Janet

DRIFTING DETECTIVE:
TRAGEDY IN THE RED VALLEY
Furaibo Tantei Akai Tani no Sangeki - 1961 - B/W - Widescreen - Extras

CHIBA Shinichi and FUKASAKU Kinji's First Action Movie Together!

The great Sonny Chiba stars as Goro Saionji, a drifting thrill-seeker. Out to investigate a suspisious plane crash in the Red Valley, he uncovers a plot involving yakuza and a shady land developer to evict an old farmer off of his land to build a sky resort. Goro must now help the old farmer and his daughter and take those criminals on.

Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji
Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, SONE Harumi, KITAHARA Shigemi

EMBLEM OF A MAN
Otoko no Monsho - 1963 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

What is the symbol that seals his destiny, the Emblem of a Man? An idealistic youth turns his back on his father, a kingpin in the violent underworld of the Yakuza, to serve his fellow man as a humble doctor. A seemingly random act of bloody revenge starts a chain reaction that threatens to draw him into the brutal clash of gang against gang. Can he forge a peaceful solution, or will he be forced to confront his father’s enemies in a merciless battle to the death? Find out in the shattering climax of Emblem of a Man.

(Ichiban/Cannibal King collaboration)

Cast: TAKAHASHI Hideki, IZUMI Masako, INOUE Akifumi, TOMITA Nakajiro,
OSAKA Shiro, ISHIYAMA Kenjiro
Directed by: MATSUO Akinori

EYE'S OF THE SPIDER
Kumo no Hitomi - 1999 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen

Story Line: After finding his 10 year-old daughter murdered, Niijima simmers for
six long years before he is able to exact revenge. He and his wife are dealing with
the pain of their loss by keeping the girl's room in tact and going about their lives
at home and at work. The wife seems to be doing well while Niijima wants
revenge. After six years of searching, Niijima finally tracks down the man who
raped and killed his daughter. At first he seems to be letting him off easy only to
lose it and eventually he tortures the man to death. He buries him, hopefully
along with the memories of what happened to his daughter. Niijima begins
coming home late after going out for drinks after work. His wife becomes
concerned about his mood and how things are going at work. When Niijima
meets an old high school friend, he is offered a job in an import/export business,
that he later discovers is a front for a gang that is often at war with rival
organizations. Soon Niijima is an assassin-to say he goes off the deep end
would be a gross understatement. Eyes of the Spider is a film about dealing with
unimaginable pain and how one manages to live with it-or not.

Directed by: Shunsaku Kawake
Cast: Shinichi Tsutsumi, Eri Fukazu, Junichi Okada

FLOWER OF THE WINTER
Fuyu no Hana - 1978 - Color - Widescreen

The title roughly means 'Flower of the Winter'. Kanou is a Yakuza. He had to kill Matsuoka
who betrayed their boss. Kanou knew Matsuoka had a 3-year-old daughter named Youko.
Before he gave himself to the police, he asked his trusted man to take care of her. While in
prison, Kanou kept sending letters to Youko, disguising as an uncle in Brazil. 15 years
later, Kanou is released. He is determined to live legitimately, however... the Yakuza
has not forgotten his wicked deed! The screenplay, inspired by "Daddy-Long-Legs," was
written by So Kuramoto. A powerful motion picture about honor and the violent ways of the
Yakuza. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KAMOSHITA Shinichi
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, KITAOJI Kinya, IKEGAMI Kimiko, NATSUYAGAI Isao, TANAKA Kuniei

FLOWERS AND ANGRY WAVES
Hana to doto - 1964 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

A riotous, bloody, all-action historical epic set in 19th Century Tokyo. Akira Kobayashi (Kanto Wanderer) stars as a coal-miner who leads a rebellion against a vicious tyrant, played with villainous relish by Suzuki regular Tamio Kawaji. Add to this a heady mix of violence, gang fights, blackmail, bribery, assassins, trade unionism, a tattooed bandit-geisha femme fatale, yakuzas, adultery, sword fights, gun fights, loyalty and treachery, unrequited love, superb settings and extraordinary camera work make this a jaw-dropping adventure that proves fertile ground for Suzuki's cinematic obsessions.

Directed by: SUZUKI Seijun
Cast: KOBAYASHI Akira, MATSUBARA Chieko, TAKASHINA Kaku, KUBO Naoko

GAMBLER'S LIFE: UNSTOPPABLE BLOODBATH
Bakuto Ichidai: Chimatsuri Fudo - 1969 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic

Ichikawa Raizo's final movie!

Jokichi is released from a 6 year sentence for killing a man who hasn’t paid back a debt only to find out his family has lost their integrity. When his sworn brother gets into trouble and ignites a war with a rival family, Jokichi must choose between his shameful boss and an honorable enemy...

Directed by: YASUDA Kimiyoshi
Cast: ICHIKAWA Raizo, KONOE Jushiro, KAMEI Mitsuyo

GAME OF CHANCE
Rokyoku Komoriuta - 1966 - B/W - Widescreen - Extras

Classic Sonny Chiba Yakuza movie finally on DVD!

Bungo becomes a single parent when his wife leaves him because of his drinking and gambling. Deciding to quit his vices, he works menial jobs, drifting from city to city. However, not completely losing his gambling tastes, he became a hunted man and must escape to Tokyo after he was found cheating at dice. Bungo and his son Kenichi comes upon the Kizaki Family in Asakusa, where more troubles are awaiting them...

Directed by: TAKAMORI Ryuichi
Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, SHIMOSAWA Hiroyuki, SAGA Michiko

GAME OF CHANCE 2
Zoku Rokyoku Komoriuta - 1967 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

Bungo is released from prison to find his son Kenichi in the care of strangers. Teruko, the woman originally looking after the boy, was forced to leave town and sell herself into prostitution. Bungo and Kenichi, in their search for Teruko, arrive in a new place and find work running a peddling stall for the upright Tatsumaki family. However, the drifting father and son soon find themselves caught up in a struggle for territory. Boss Negishi, the head of the yakuza family responsible for the death of the former Tatsumaki leader, will stop at nothing to take over the marketplace. Sickened by the injustice, Bungo takes on the rival boss knowing it might cost him his newly acquired freedom...

(Ichiban/Cannibal King collaboration)

Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, OHARA Reiko, SHIMOZAWA Hiroyuki, HITOFUSHI Taro, TANAKA Kuniei, OKAZAKI Jiro, TAMAGAWA Ryoichi, ARASHI Kanjuro, KAWAZU Seizaburo, KOYAMA Akiko
Directed by: TAKAMORI Ryuichi

GAME OF CHANCE 3
Shusse Komoriuta - 1967 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

Bungo, fulfilling his duty as a yakuza, kills a man from a rival gang. Since then, he has escaped the clan's vengeance by staying on the road with his son Kenichi. Tired of running, the two settle in a mountain town. Bungo finds work as a lumberjack for the Iwasaki family and Kenichi becomes a student at the local elementary school. Regrettably, their good fortune doesn't last. The yakuza boss, Tomitaka, wants control of the town's lumber and is willing to destroy the Iwasaki to get it. Natsue, Kenichi's estranged no-good mother, returns wanting to take part in the boy's upbringing. And shortly thereafter, a mysterious stranger arrives in town to lay claim on Bungo's life...

(Ichiban/Cannibal King collaboration)

Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, OBATA Kinuko, TANBA Tetsuro, OGAWA Tomoko, SHIMOZAWA Hiroyuki, KAWATSU Yusuke, HITOFUSHI Taro
Directed by: WATANABE Yusuke

GODFATHER OF JAPAN: FINAL CHAPTER
Nihon no Don - Kanketsu Hen - 1978 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widscreen

Doublecrosses and backstabbings while the biggest yakuza bosses battle for
the title of "Godfather of Japan"! Violent story and an all-star cast, a must see!

Directed by: NAKAJIMA Sadao
Cast: MIFUNE Toshiro, SUGAWARA Bunta, KATAOKA Chiezo

HOKURIKU PROXY WAR
Hokuriku Dairi Sensou - 1977 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen

In the setting of the Hokuriku region, where the snow and cold wind rage, for the
first time in true-life yakuza film history, director Kinji Fukasaku shows the battles
among yakuza who value land over tradition in this unconventional, “violence”
film. Reflecting current society, the yakuza world also entered a period when
local, small organizations needed to deepen their ties with central forces for their
survival and expansion. Scheming to take the whole nation under its control in
those times, the Osaka Asada gang, the largest gang organization in western
Japan, was planning to invade the Hokuriku region, following its invasion of the
San’in and Chubu regions. Under this situation, Noboru Kawada, a chief of the
Hokuriku Tomiyasu gang, becomes a brother to Nobuyasu Okano, a chief of the
main group of the Asada gang, and rebelled against his "parents" - Tomizo
Yasuhara, the boss of the Tomiyasu gang and Kiichi Manya, a brother to Kawada.
But this fight between a parent and a child developed into a battle that rocked the
foundations of the Asada gang… Hiroki Matsukata stars as Noboru Kawada, a
Hokuriku yakuza who use any measure for survival, disregarding his parent,
brothers, and tradition.

Directed by: Toshio Matsumoto
Cast: Masao Imafuku, Juro Kara, Katsuo Nakamura

HONOR AMONG BROTHERS
Kyodai Jingi - 1966 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Famous singer Saburo Kitajima’s theatrical debut in this masterpiece with a
star-studded cast including Hiroki Matsukata, Hideo Murata, and Koji Tsuruta. The story
took place in Taisho Era when horse-drawn carriages were still common. Two local
yakuza families, the Naruko and the Kito, could never solve their dispute over the
popular hot springs of Kusama Inn. Meanwhile, Katsuji Kijima arrives from Hokkaido to
find his estranged mother and accepts the hospitality from the Naruko Family. Soon,
the boss of the Naruko swears in Katsuji as a brother and is brutally murdered by the
Kito Family. With tan irresistible desire to avenge his slain brother in the name of
justice, Katsuji made up his mind and draws his silver sword....

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: YAMASHITA Kosaku
Cast: KITAJIMA Saburo, MATSUKATA Hiroki, MIYAZONO Junko, TSURUTA Koji

HONOR AMONG BROTHERS 2
Zoku Kyodai Jingi - 1966 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Japan's most famous Enka singer Kitajima Saburo returns on the second of the
Kyodai Jingi series of movies. Set in Joshu, during early 20th century, Kitajima stars
as Sakurai Seiji, a wandering yakuza gambler that finds himself a guest of the
Umehara household. He quickly befriends the infamous Choji the Killer and
discovers his host is constantly harrassed by the yakuza Iwasa Group. When the
harrassment becomes deadly, Seiji must live up to his obligation and, along with
Choji, seek bloody retribution...

Directed by: YAMASHITA Kosaku
Cast: KITAJIMA Saburo, TSURUTA Koji, SATOMI Kotaro, MIYAZONO Junko

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

NEW HONOR AMONG BROTHERS
Zoku Kyodai Jingi i - 1970 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen (16:9) - Extras

The 8th chapter in the chivalrous "Honor Among Brothers" series featuring renown enka singer Kitajima Saburo. When the boss of the Nakano Family decides to retire and makes a loyal follower the new boss instead of his own son, it causes strife in the family. Sides are taken and lines are drawn. Meanwhile, a rival family with a land dispute with the Nakano starts pulling strings behind the scenes...

(Ichiban/Cannibal King collaboration)

Cast: KITAJIMA Saburo, SUGAWARA Bunta, YAMASHIRO Shingo, IMAI Kenji,
HAYAMA Ryoji, KUDO Akiko, ARIKAWA Yuki, KOMATSU Midori, FUJI Manami
Directed by: SAEKI Kiyoshi

KAGERO
Kagero - 1990 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen - Extras

One of the last works by Master filmmaker, Gosha Hideo, this tale of a Lady Gambler
and her epic game of chance with the mysterious expert 'Unmovable Tsune' puts her
life on the line. As with all of Gosha's films there is intrigue, betrayal, sex, and
awesome violence. Nakadai Tatsuya is perfect in his role, hiding a secret that can
make his life a fiery Hell, and threatens to take everyone else with him! The beautiful
Higuchi Kaneko is the star, though, giving a performance for the ages as she searches
for vengeance while helping her brother fight off the Yakuza who have taken over the
town. With removavble English Subtitles.

Directed by: GOSHA Hideo
Cast: NAKADAI Tatsuya , KATASE Rino, IWASHITA Shima, TANBA Tetsuro, OGATA Ken

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KIKOKU
Kikoku - 2003 - Color - Anamorphic Fullscreen

Yakuza honor, betrayal and action as only Takashi Miike and Riki Takeuchi can
bring! Seiji and Yoshifumi are the only members of the Muto branch of the Date
Family. The two respect and love their leader, Mr. Muto, like a father, and the three
share a firm bond. But their fate is sealed when the Family is involved in a
conflict. Muto is unable to pay his share of funds for the oncoming battle, but he
tells executives of the Family that he would fight in the front line instead. In the
wish to protect Muto, Seiji has him arrested by the police. Ignoring the Family
executives mocks of "Muto escaped to prison," Seiji prepares funds for the battle
and attacks like a demon on behalf of his boss...

Directed by: Takashi Miike
Cast: Riki Takeuchi, Ryosuke Miki, Yoko Natsuki, Tetsuro Tanba

LADY GAMBLER
Showa Onna Bakuto - 1972 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen (16:9)

Digitally Remastered 16:9 Widescreen Edition!

Fujiko wanders aimlessly through the country, seeking vengence on the man she
onced loved, who betrayed her, and destroying her family and her life. When she
discovers that man had already died, she loses her will to live. But in a twist of fate,
she meets Tatsumi, a raising star in the Horikawa Family. She quickly falls in love
with him and his yakuza lifstyle. But when Tatsumi is chosen to but the next Boss of
the family, his jealous sworn brother Morito kills him with the help of a mysterious
man behind the scenes. Now Fujiko becomes a Bakuto, a wandering yakuza
gambler, and once again, walks the bloody path of vengence...

Cast: ENAMI Kyoko, MATSUKATA Hiroki, MATSUDAIRA Junko, AMACHI Shigeru
Directed by: KATO Tai

LIFE IS A BATTLEFIELD
"Shuraba no Ningengaku" - 1993 - Color - Widescreen

This light hearted comedy drama follows the life of Heikichi, a young collage student,
who is lured into the world of the yakuza. Heikichi's life is turned upside down when he
takes part in a street fight between the yakuza in his neighborhood. The head of the
Ando Family, fond of Heikichi's feisty spirit, invites him to join the Ando Family. In spite
of his friends' warnings, Heikichi willingly joins the gang and strives to rove himself in
hopes of becoming an established member of the family. Through-out the course of
his yakuza life, Heikichi's faith is put to a number of tests. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: UCHIDE Kokichi
Cast: TAKASHIMA Masanobu, MINAMINO Yoko, HARADA Yoshio, MATOBA Koji

MACHINE GUN DRAGON
Yokohama Ankokugai: Mashin Gan no Ryu - 1978 - Color - Anamorphic Widescreen (16:9)

Digitally Remastered 16:9 Widescreen Edition!

Ryu, a low life thug, along with his mother, steals a shipment of drugs. Now with
his machine gun and a gang of hoodlums, he must face the yakuza and the
mafia. Not only does this great yakuza action flick star Sonny Chiba but also his
brother, Jiro. Also include German subtitles.

Cast: SUGAWARA Bunta, MIMASU Aiko, CHIBA Shinichi, CHIBA Jiro
Directed by: Akihisa Okamoto

MAN IN WHITE Part 1: BLOODY BATTLES OF LIONS
Yurusarezaru Mono - 2003 - Color - Fullscreen

Kurotokagi brings you another cool Miike Takashi movie!

Moribe Azusa (Kato Masaya) is a loyal member of the Renjyo Family. When his boss is
killed in a wedding ceremony place, Azusa determines to take revenge at any cost.
However, he discovers that the enemy is his bonded brother, Serida Gunshi (Huji Tatsuyai).
The dreadful fight involves Azusa's wife, Yoko (Aida Syoko), who runs a small restaurant
downtown, and reaches it's bloody climax in his family's mansion...

Click here for Video Clip (MS Media Player)

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: KATO Masaya, KITAMURA Kazuki, HUJI Tatsuya, ISHIBASHI Renji, AIDA Syoko

MAN IN WHITE 2
"Yurusarezaru Mono 2" - 2003 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

The conclusion of Miike's classic yakuza finally arrives on DVD with english subtitles!
Their plan in finally in motion, Azusa and his group of unlikely allies finally exact bloody
revenge for the death of his boss. Miike Takashi at his finest!

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: KATO Masaya, KITAMURA Kazuki, MATSUKATA Hiroki, ISHIBASHI Renji

MIDWINTER CAMELLIA
"Kantsubaki" - 1992 - Color - Widescreen

A bittersweet love story between Iwago, a yakuza, and a beautiful young geshia named
Botan. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: FURUHATA Yasuo
Cast: NISHIDA Toshiyuki, MINAMINO Yoko, TAKASHIMA Masahiro, KATASE Rino

MUSIC BOX
"Orgel" - 1989 - Color - Widescreen

Yuji, a retured yakuza, is forced back into the gang-ster life when the safety of his
beloved son Ren is threatened by an old enemy. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: KUROTSUCHI Mitsuo
Cast: NAGABUCHI Tsuyoshi, SENDO Nobuko, AIKAWA Sho, NAGASHIMA Eiko,
NAKAMURA Katsuo