Ken Takakura Movies

Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and...

The life of entertainers in Asakusa’s pleasure quarters. An exciting yakuza story with superb action.

1962 Japanese movie

Young yakuza Shujiro Hanada goes to prison after losing his cool in a rigged gambling game and slashing a few other players. When he's released in...

1962 Japanese movie

Former inmate Katsuji gets involved in the horse gambling business while lending a helping hand to a ranch operator.

When the aging leader of the yakuza gang Maeda-gumi decides to retire, many of the gang members have no confidence in the young man he has chosen to...

A gang of bank robbers plan a big robbery, but they all plot to betray each other after the heist for different reasons.

1958 Toei movie.

Japanese mystery film.

Yumemi, the president of Shirayuri Tours, visits Kagoshima in an attempt to save the contract with Satsuma Inn. After learning about the abrupt...

Young coal miner Takeda leaves Kyushu in search of a better job in Tokyo, only to fall into the lucrative yet dangerous life of a yakuza.

1961 Toei adaptation of Yokomizo's novel.

The karashi Botan returns in the third chapter of the incredible Showa Zankoden series. This time legendary actor Ken Takakura plays Takei Shigejiro...

Based on Ito Hajime's original story, this is the seventh installment in the "Bangaichi" series, adapted jointly by Kamba Fumio and Matsuda Hiroo,...

Tsunokichi and Ken face off against a rival yakuza in Kyushu.

A reporter is framed for murder while investigating organized crime. Upon being released from prison the plan for his revenge unravels.