Lightning Karate Blow

Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.

Seven-Color Mask: King Rose - Devil's Rose

The first installment of Seven-Color Mask: King Rose.

The Boy Detectives Club – The Revenge of Twenty Faces

Fifth film in the Boy Detectives Club series.

Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san

Daughter of a lumber shop in Edo strives to protect her family business from the competitor.