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D10001
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The
47 Ronin parts I & II On
March 14, 1701, in the royal capital of Edo, Lord Asano
is goaded into attacking the higher ranking Lord Kiru while
on sacred ground. As a result of this grave offense, Asano
is told to commit hara-kiri, his house is abolished and
his properties abandoned. But 47 of AsanoÕs samurai retainers
vow vengeance upon Lord Kiru. Carrying out this year-long
plot, however, comes at a terrible price, for they ultimately
will have to take their own lives, in order not to dishonor
AsanoÕs memory. The Japanese military commissioned director
Kenji Mizoguchi to make THE 47 RONIN Š they wanted a ferocious
morale booster based on the familiar story of The Loyal
47 Ronin. Instead Mizoguchi chose for his source Mayama
Chushingura, a cerebral play dealing with the story, and
he created one of the most poetic, complex, and visually
stunning films of the war. THE 47 RONIN, however, was a
commercial failure Š released in Japan one week before Pearl
harbor, the military and most audiences found the first
part to be too serious, but the studio and Mizoguchi both
regarded it as so important that part two was put into production
despite part oneÕs lukewarm reception. Renowned by postwar
scholars lucky enough to have seen it in Japan, THE 47 RONIN
wasnÕt shown in America until the 1970Õs. B&W 222 minutes,
Japanese with English subtitles.
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D10002
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Chushingura
In
March 1701 the era of JapanÕs great civil wars has been over
for a century, but the samurai warrior class lingers on. The
new young lord, Asano (Yuzo Kayama), from the fierce country
domain of Ako gracefully accepts his initiation into state
duties in the capital of Edo. But the old Grand Master of
Ceremonies, Kira (Chusha Ichikawa), betrays him when Lord
Asano refuses to bribe him for his advice on official etiquette.
Enraged and humiliated by KiraÕs merciless greed, Asano draws
his sword in the ShogunÕs palace, a capital offense. Kira
suffers only a slight wound, but gloats over the mock trial
that condemns Asano to ritual hara-kiri suicide. AkoÕs lands
are assigned to a new lord, and its warriors become ronin,
masterless samurai, with nowhere to go and no ancestral lord
to serve. The outrage lives on in their hearts, but they are
forbidden to act, under pain of death. Chamberlain Oishi (Koshiro
Matsumoto), AsanoÕs wise and loyal chief retainer, calms the
others and urges them to obey in silence, as their day of
revenge will come. They wait for OishiÕs word. The succeeding
months of secret fury, humiliation, self-sacrifice, poverty
and planning reveal the Japanese virtue of personal loyalty
in all its glory. When the faithful 47 arrive at the snowy
day to avenge their lordÕs honor, each individual personality,
from the stoical Oishi to the hotheaded, hard drinking Tawaraboshi
(Toshiro Mifune) has become a symbol of the samurai spirit.
Color 207 Minutes, Japanese with english subtitles. |
D10003
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Hidden
Fortress Acknowledged
by George Lucas as his inspiration for Star Wars, Akira KurosawaÕs
medieval adventure unfolds against the landscape of the civil
war, and follows in the grand tradition of Seven Samurai.
The action centers around a deposed princess who has gone
into hiding within her fatherÕs secret fortress. In a marvelous
deadpan performance, international star Toshiro Mifune portrays
the brave general who guards the the high spirited princess,
waiting for a chance to escape with her into a neighboring
province. Japanese comics Minoru Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara
costar as the bumbling soldiers (forerunners of R2D2 and C-3PO)
that Mifune enlists to help him take the princess, and her
familyÕs fortune in gold, to safety. Considered by many critics
to be the perfect introduction to foreign film, KurosawaÕs
rousing "eastern western" builds to a completely satisfying
conclusion. Special Features Include: - New 16x9 Transfer,
with digitally restored image and sound - Video interview
with George Lucas about Kurosawa - Optional Dolby Digital
3.0 Soundtrack, Preserving the original perspect-a-sound simulated-stereo
effects. - Original theatrical trailer - New and improved
English Subtitle translation. - Optimal Image Quality: RSDL
dual-layer edition. 1958, 139 minutes, Black and White, Optional
English Subtitles. |
D10004
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Ran
Akira
Kurosawa's brilliantly conceived re-telling of Shakespeare's
King Lear magically mixes Japanese history, ShakespeareÕs
plot and KurosawaÕs own feeling about loyalty in the epic
masterpiece RAN. Set in 16th century Japan, an aging ruler,
Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai), announces his intention to
divide his land equally among his three sons/ This decision
to step down unleashes a power struggle between the three,
when Hidetora falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon
him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest when he
speaks the truth. The ruthless betrayal ultimately drives
Hidetora insane, destroying his entire family and kingdom.
Deep human emotion and outstanding acting combine to create
one of the most acclaimed foreign films of all time. |
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D10005
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Reborn
From Hell II Jubei's Revenge Jubei
returns for another round of Samurai Action! The legendary
samurai, Jubei Yagyu faces off against Necromancer Shosetsu
Yui and his undead armies. Jubei has already used his unmatched
swordsmanship against the fabled spear-master Inshun Hozoin
and the mythic warrior Miyamoto Musashi. Now Jubei must rescue
the girl ninja, Ohiro, from the claws of Yorinobu, an evil
man destined to become Lord of Darkness on the eve of Armageddon!
Not only does ShosetsuÕs army of the dead stand in his way,
but so does the lethal Tsubone, whose feminine charms have
never failed to bring down even the most stoic warrior. But
even if Jubei overcomes all these challenges to his martial
skills, he must still confront his won father, estranged in
the past and resurrected as a devil in the present. |
D10006
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Reborn
From Hell Samurai Armageddon In
the Edo period of old Japan, powerful feudal lords battle
for supremacy. But now, evil has a new advocate, the sorcerer
Yui Shosetsu. Yui seeks to use evil forces to seize control
of the entire world, and in order to achieve this spectacular
goal, Yui must seven young virgins to resurrect seven legendary
samurai warriors to aid him in his conquest. But their path
to world domination will not be so easy as one valiant warrior
still stands against them Š Jubei Yagyu, a famous one-eyed
descendant from a long line of expert samurai swordsmen. Jubei
must face his most difficult challenge yet as he defends the
world from YuiÕs army of undead soldiers, one of which is
his own father! Get ready for the Armageddon Š the final battle
between Good and Evil! 82 Minutes, Color, 1995. Special Widescreen
Edition. |
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D10007
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Samurai
I - Musashi Miyamoto Winner
of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1955,
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is one of the most popular and
colorful Japanese martial arts dramas ever shown in the United
States. Hailed as one of the most visually alluring movies
of the 1950Õs, this stunning film follows the formative years
of Musashi Miyamoto, JapanÕs most famous swordsman, as he
goes off to a civil war in search of glory but finds defeat
and shame instead. He returns to his village a crazed outlaw,
but is redeemed by the love of a girl and the spiritual healing
of a Buddhist priest. Toshiro MifuneÕs Miyamoto is spellbinding,
and his performance here rivals his work in Seven Samurai.
Horishi InagakiÕs moving drama unlocks the beautiful and savage
world of the samurai as few other films have. COLOR/97 MINUTES
1955 |
D10008
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Samurai
II - Duel at Ichijoji Temple Recounting
the education of the legendary Musashi Miyamoto, Duel at Ichijoji
Temple depicts his wanderings through the turmoil of 17th
century Japan in search of both the skill and temperament
worthy of a great warrior. Facing an onslaught of foes eager
to test his reputation, he discovers that death-dueling blows
are the least of what he must learn. Toshiro Mifune puts in
another top-notch performance as the swordsman who is gradually
transformed from a skilled neophyte into a subdued master
warrior. At Ichijoji Temple Miyamoto meets his life-long enemy
in the guise of a rival samurai, leading to the ultimate samurai
showdown. There, in the heat of the battle, Miyamoto gains
true insight into his profession, learning that mercy and
kindness can be mightier than the sword. 1956, 104 Minutes,
Color, Optional Subtitles. |
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D10009
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Samurai
III - Duel at Ganryu Island The
most exciting and tension filled of InagakiÕs trilogy, Duel
at Ganryu Island provides samurai fans with some of the
most scintillating swordplay and battle sequences ever filmed.
It is the final showdown for Musashi Miyamoto and his archrival
Kojiro Sasaki. Once again Toshiro Mifune brings depth, complexity
and warmth to the lead role, showing why he is the premier
actor in Japanese film. Favorably compared to both Cool
Hand Luke and Shane when it was first released, Samurai
III brings this great epic to a close with its famous sunset
scene- a stunning visual climax both in terms of action
and photography. 1956, Color, 104 Minutes, Optional English
Subtitles.
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D10010
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Sanjuro
The arrogant hero of Yojimbo returns to the screen in another
offbeat action film from Akira Kurosawa, the playful master
of the samurai genre. In perhaps his funniest work, Kurosawa
teams Sanjuro, a crude but highly skilled warrior, with nine
hopelessly na•ve samurai in a fight against clan corruption.
With unveiled contempt, Sanjuro (the magnificent Toshiro Mifune)
marvels at the ineptitude of his young coconspirators. The
slovenly samurai is hilariously out of place in the lavish
castle city where genteel ladies pooh-pooh his savage ways,
even as he saves their lives. This comic yet violent spoof
dazzles with glorious widescreen cinematography and the thrilling
swordplay of Tatsuya Nakadai (Ran, Kagemusha). Special Features
Include: Original theatrical trailer, with rare behind-the-scenes
footage. 1962, 96 minutes Black and White, Optional English
subtitles. |
D10011
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Seven
Samurai A
desperate village hires seven samurai to protect it from marauders
in this crown jewel of Japanese cinema. No other film so seamlessly
weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions
and relentless action. Featuring JapanÕs legendary star, the
great Toshiro Mifune, Akira KurosawaÕs Seven Samurai is an
unforgettable epic, a triumph of art, and an unforgettable
three-hour ride. |
D10012
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Sure
Death Revenge Mondo
Nakamura was a loyal samurai, serving under an established
magistrate. However, when the lord is murdered, he is replaced
by the young and handsome Okuda. Along with the young master
comes a rush of mysterious murders, and Mondo is soon caught
up in political games and deadly swordfights! Amidst the lavish
excess of the Japanese magistrates and all the trappings of
their courtly life, Mondo fights to unravel the mystery of
Okuda. Coming across scandal after scandal, he finds that
corruption paves a road all the way to the shogun himself!
But even then, Mondo is not afraid to fight for his own honor,
and avenge those who died during the investigation. 2 hours
10 minutes, Color, English Subtitles. |
D10013
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Yojimbo
One
of the most popular Japanese films ever released in the U.S.,
Yojimbo radiates KurosawaÕs love for the American Western
and his flair for action and dark humor. Like so many Western
heroes, YojimboÕs samurai-for-hire is an outsider in a town
gone bad. However, Kurosawa replaces the traditional clean-cut
hero with a cynical and daring mercenary who cooly turns the
war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Powered by
the commanding performance of Toshiro Mifune and the extraordinary
cinematography of Kazuo Miyagawa, this explosive film continues
to influence film makers from around the world. Remade as
A Fist Full of Dollars with Clint Eastwood, the original remains
both a thrilling action classic and a tongue-in-cheek portrait
of human weakness, greed, and violence. BLACK & WHITE/110
MINUTES ENGLISH SUBTITLES 1961 |
D20010
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Akira
Kurosawa - Four Samurai Classics Akira
Kurosawa is one of the most prized directors in Japanese history.
This four disc collection includes some of his best work.
All discs have multi language/subtitle tracks, so you can
watch with or without subtitles. Included in this package
deal are; Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Seven Samurai, and The Hidden
Fortress. Mifune Toshiro is featured in all of these films
and has been regarded as one of the greatest actors in Japanese
history. This DVD set is a must have for any collector. |
D10014
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Zatoichi-
Life and Opinion of Masseur Ichi The
longest running, most successful series in Japanese film history
featured an unlikely hero, the blind masseur and gambler,
Zatoichi. Expertly portrayed by Shintaro Katsu for well over
a decade, the Zatoichi character became an instant favorite
with this, the very first installment. This classic samurai
film set the tone for the many that followed with its exquisite
story-telling and breath-taking action. Zatoichi finds himself
caught in a bloody feud between rival gangs in the small province
of Shimosa. Each is vying for supremacy, with yakuza Boss
Sukegoro of Iioka desperately seeking the blind man’s
services, knowing he is a skilled swordsman. Sensing an all
out bloodbath may occur at any moment, the rival gang boss,
Shigezo of Sasagawa, has hired his own swordfighter, a samurai
named Hirate. Warring yakuza gangs, deadly mercenary swordsmen,
honor and duty…all of the elements that have made the
Zatoichi films loved worldwide are here. The odyssey begins.
Black & White 96 Minutes/English subtitles 1962 |
D10015
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Zatoichi-
The Return of Masseur Ichi The
second installment in the long-running series finds Zatoichi,
the blind masseur and gambler, hired to massage a distinguished
lord. Our hero soon discovers the lord to be insane and totally
out of control. Once he leaves, the lord’s vassals are
dispatched to silence the blind man as he knows too much.
The samurai are no match for Zatoichi as he repels every attempt
at his life with the lightning fast draw of his cane sword.
However, the wholesale slaughter of his samurai vassals doesn’t
deter the lord from enlisting the help of local gangsters
to stop Zatoichi. They too find the blind man no easy target.
Memories of his past are later rekindled when Zatoichi confronts
yet another foe, the mysterious one-armed Samurai named Yoshiro.
It seems Zatoichi and Yoshiro were once suitors to the same
woman and must finally deal with an unsettled score. Black
& White/73 Minutes Subtitles 1962 |
D10018
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Zatoichi-
New Tale of Zatoichi On
his way to the village of his youth, Zatoichi, the blind masseur
and gambler, has a chance meeting with his former teacher,
Yajuro Banno. It was Banno, a master swordsman, who some four
years ago taught Ichi the art of the lightning-fast draw.
Elated to see Ichi again, Banno invites him to visit his home,
which he shares with his yournger sister, Yayoi. Discovering
Ichi to be a kind and gentle man, Yayoi soon falls in love
with him, much to the chagrin of her brother. But everything
is not what it seems as Banno is found to be deeply involved
in a kidnapping plot and extortion. Again torn between love
and justice, will Ichi’s plans of marriage succeed or
must he risk all to challenge his old friend and teacher to
a duel to the death? COLOR/91 MINUTES ENGLISH SUBTITLES 1963
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D10019
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Zatoichi-
Masseur Ichi the Fugitive Upon
arriving in the town of Shimonita, Zatoichi, the blind swordsman
and gambler, is suddenly attacked by a young stranger. Easily
defeating his assailant, Zastoichi learns of a bounty on his
head from the dying man. Feeling pity, our hero soon locates
the dead man’s widowed mother, tells of the tragedy,
and offers her money. Later, while searching for the person
offering the bounty, the blind man discovers a mounting struggle
between rival town gangs. When a new boss is named by one
of the gangs, yakuza from miles around come to pay homage
to the new leader. Among this unsavory group are the most
notorious killers and swordfighters in Japan. Afraid of no
man, Zatoichi, however, is surprised to see an old love now
married to Gajuro, a hated samurai killer. Will long forgotten
emotions cloud our hero’s judgment, thus endangering
his life as he faces his most deadly foe. Color/86 Minutes
Subtitled 1963 |
D10020
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Zatoichi-
Masseur Ichi on the Road A
fight is brewing between rival yakuza bosses, and Zatoichi,
the blind masseur and gambler, again finds himself caught
in the middle. Notorious as a deadly swordsman, our seemingly
docile hero is wooed by both gangs to join the upcoming battle.
But Zatoichi is soon side-tracked when he agrees to escort
a runaway chambermaid back home. As was the custom of the
day, Omitsu, the young daughter of a rich merchant served
as a maid to an influential lord in order to learn the skills
of high society. However, Omitsu is forced to flee for her
life when she injures the lord during a failed attempt to
rape her and is hotly pursued by the lord’s men. Other
thugs and opportunists soon learn of the rich girl on the
run and try to "rescue" her from Zatoichi with hope
of receiving a reward for her safe return. An exciting blend
of intrigue and suspense set against a background of yakuza
warfare and bloody swordplay, makes this one of Zatoichi’s
greatest adventures. COLOR/85 MINUTES ENGLISH SUBTITLES 1964
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