Movies by Jūzaburō Akechi

The Shadow Avenger

The Shadow Avenger

A Wicked Woman

A Wicked Woman

In 1870's Tokyo, Den steals to support the daughter of her first marriage and her consumptive second husband. She falls in love with a young policeman, but is coerced into becoming the mistress of and procurer for a vice boss.

Yakuza Beasts-Blood Settlement

Yakuza Beasts-Blood Settlement

Third and last movie in the Yakuza Hijoshi trilogy.

Tale of Scarlet Love

Tale of Scarlet Love

Assistant Police Inspector Saburo Tatsuno, a former jazz pianist, is assigned to uncover a narcotics ring. But he falls victim to the seductive wiles of Maki, the beautiful night club singer and one of the leaders of the ring. One by one, Maki's discarded lovers vanish and Tatsuno faces a similar fate. Tatsuno confesses to his identity under torture and this leads to the murder of his undercover colleague. He realizes that his career is ruined and this, plus Maki's charm, induces him to join the smugglers. Before submitting his resignation, ...

Ghost of the Pearl Divers

Ghost of the Pearl Divers

Fûun Shinsengumi

Fûun Shinsengumi

1961 Japanese film about the Shinsengumi.