Kinuyo Tanaka Movies

A dramatized chapter in the life of Shimizu Jirocho, a famous yakuza boss, gambler, and folk hero of the 1800s.

Japanese jidaigeki from 1927. The titular character's nickname may suggest agility, stealth, or other outstanding skills.

A feature-length work based on Kan Kikuchi’s newspaper novel, adapted for the screen by Kōgo Noda. With performances by stars such as...

Early Japanese silent film by Hiroshi Shimizu.

Japanese silent film from 1927.

Tsukamoto and Omitsu are close friends, but one day, Tsukamoto becomes fascinated by Ayako, whom he meets at the home of Miyajima.

Hirano's wife Yasuko had grown weary of her life of poverty. Her feelings of dissatisfaction deepened when she met her elegantly dressed friend...

Japanese silent film from 1930.

The poor novelist Yamamoto is writing his novel, determined and with a headband around his head. With him, the novelist who is always in trouble...

Early silent film from Hiroshi Shimizu.

Japanese film from 1925.

Japanese film from 1933, adapted from a story serialized in the entertainment magazine "Fuji."

Japanese film from 1925.

Japanese film from 1932.

Japanese silent film from 1925 featuring Kinuyo Tanaka.

1926 jidaigeki (period drama) directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

Japanese silent comedy from 1928.

Japanese silent film from 1932.

Japanese silent film from 1928.

Japanese silent film from 1930. The second chapter of "The Big City: Labor" (1929).