Sadatsugu Matsuda — Director (69)
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Seven from Edo (1958) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
大江戸七人衆
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Utaemon Ichikawa / Koinosuke Onoe …
other title: 大江戸七人衆
When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost studio during that era. As with so many of their films, this is highly entertaining, with lots of plot twists and exciting swordplay
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Ninja's Weapon (1956) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
妖蛇の魔殿
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Chiezo Kataoka / Yumiko Hasegawa …
other title: 妖蛇の魔殿
During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy, Sarashina Danjo. Ten years later, Lord Ogata's only living heir, now a skilled ninja, uses sorcery to avenge the murders of his parents.
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Road of Chivalry (1960) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
任侠中仙道
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Chiezo Kataoka / Kinnosuke Nakamura …
other title: 任侠中仙道
While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?
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The Lord Takes a Bride (1957) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
鳳城の花嫁
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Ryutaro Otomo / Yumiko Hasegawa …
other title: 鳳城の花嫁 / The Lord Takes A Bride
Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie!
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Shimizu Port of Chivalry (1957) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
任侠清水港
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Utaemon Ichikawa / Chiezo Kataoka …
other title: 任侠清水港 / Ninkyō Shimizu-minato
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.
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Duel of Blood and Sand (1963) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
血と砂の決斗
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Ryutaro Otomo / Miyuki Sasa …
other title: 血と砂の決斗
Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands. In a kind of homage to Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, the townspeople have been unable to defend themselves and Inaba sets out to teach them how to stand up for themselves. Meanwhile the vile Lord Yasumasa has sent the 4 finest swordsmen in the clan out to hunt Inaba down and kill him. Led by the magnificent Ichibei (Konoe), a master of weaponry in his own right, everything points to an ultimate showdown between the former friends in a battle to the death.
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No Stronger Swords (1959) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
風流使者 天下無双の剣
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Utaemon Ichikawa / Hashizo Ōkawa …
other title: 風流使者 天下無双の剣
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
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Tange Sazen: Mystery of the Twin Dragons (1959) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
丹下左膳　怒濤篇
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Ryutaro Otomo / Yumiko Hasegawa …
other title: 丹下左膳　怒濤篇
In this film in the long running series, Tange Sazen and his friends are asked to guard a dragon-shaped incense burner that holds the key to hidden treasures. This is the most exciting film in the series, and contains some of the best action sequences of Otomo's distinguished career. Sazen is the strongest swordsman of his time, and his sense of honor and justice are called upon more than once to set things right.
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Shingo's Final Duel (1964) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
新吾番外勝負
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Hashizo Ōkawa / Hiroki Matsukata …
other title: 新吾番外勝負
After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest swordsman in the land, he tries to lead a peaceful life with his mother far away from the seat of government in Edo. Not wanting to inconvenience his father anymore his plan is to stay away from the city and enjoy life like a normal man. Unfortunately for him, his past comes back to haunt him in the person of his mortal enemy, the one swordsman that is skillful enough to defeat him. This is the most perilous moment of Shingo's life as he must face his deadliest foe in a battle to the death!
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute (1958) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
旗本退屈男
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Utaemon Ichikawa / Hashizo Ōkawa …
other title: 旗本退屈男 / The Bored Hatamoto Samurai
Master swordsman and loyal 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
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Island of Horrors (1949) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
獄門島
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Chiezo Kataoka / Ryutaro Otomo …
other title: 獄門島
Kindaichi challenges the mystery of an incident in which three sisters were killed one after the other according to an ancient tradition on an isolated island in the Seto Inland Sea. Kosuke Kindaichi received a will from his friend Kito, which said, "Go to Gokumon Island to save my three younger sisters," and Kosuke went to Gokumon Island. Upon arriving at the residence of Quito, there were three beautiful sisters, a crazy father, a cousin of Sanae, and Kosuke plunged into a strange atmosphere. The film adaptation of the masterpiece novel of the same name by Seishi Yokomizo. Kyozo Kataoka plays Detective Kosuke Kindaichi, and Ryutaro Otomo plays Inspector Isokawa, who can be called Kindaichi's best partner.
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Three-Fingered Detective (1947) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
三本指の男
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Chiezo Kataoka / Ken Mitsuda …
other title: 三本指の男
Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large tracts of land. The bride is a former teacher and was rumoured to have had an affair, which explains why the groom's family opposed the union. On the night of the ceremony the bride and groom are killed in a sealed room. There is evidence left, however, as there is a hand print on the wall albeit with only the trace of three fingers.
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Seven Masks of Revenge (1955) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
復讐の七仮面
director: Sadatsugu Matsuda actor: Chiezo Kataoka / So Yamamura …
other title: 復讐の七仮面
The eighth film in the "master detective with seven faces" series. Bannachi patrols the town in his taxi when he sees a man heading into Shiodome Town. Next day the man is found brutally murdered and the mystery starts to unravel.