Takashi Shimura

Set in the tumultuous Sengoku period of Japan, this film follows a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate a powerful warlord to maintain the clan’s stability after the leader’s…

In this classic 1964 kaiju film directed by Ishirô Honda, Earth faces an unprecedented threat from a colossal extraterrestrial creature with three heads. As chaos ensues, iconic monsters Godzilla, Rodan,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1963 film is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the moral complexities of wealth and justice. The story follows a wealthy executive, played by…

In this 1961 classic, a wandering and astute ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local power struggle involving a group of naive young samurai….

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1960 film is a gripping tale of corporate corruption and revenge. The story follows a man who infiltrates a powerful company to uncover the truth…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1958 film is a captivating adventure that follows two peasants who become entangled in a quest to escort a princess and her general across enemy…

Set in feudal Japan, this film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by the renowned Akira Kurosawa. The story follows a samurai warrior, played by Toshiro Mifune, who…

In this 1956 re-edit of the original Japanese film, the story follows the terrifying emergence of a giant prehistoric sea monster, awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation, as it wreaks…

In this iconic 1954 film directed by Ishirô Honda, a giant prehistoric sea monster is awakened and wreaks havoc on Japan, symbolizing the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The narrative…

Set in 16th-century Japan, this classic film follows a group of villagers who hire seven samurai to protect them from marauding bandits. The story intricately weaves themes of honor, sacrifice,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1952 film follows the poignant journey of Kanji Watanabe, a middle-aged bureaucrat who, upon learning of his terminal illness, embarks on a quest to find…

Set in feudal Japan, this cinematic masterpiece explores the subjective nature of truth through the recounting of a crime from multiple perspectives. The narrative unfolds as a woodcutter, a priest,…

Set in post-war Tokyo, this gripping film follows a young detective, played by Toshiro Mifune, as he embarks on a desperate search for his stolen gun, which has been used…

Set in post-war Japan, this film follows the tumultuous relationship between a disillusioned alcoholic doctor and a young gangster suffering from tuberculosis. The narrative explores themes of redemption and the…