Hiroko Machida Movies

Japanese comedy directed by Noriaki Yuasa.

1959 youth comedy.

Centered on a young college student who puts his youthful passion into developing true judo and the fiery mentor he admires and studies under.

A thriller of deduction and duels, in which a newspaper reporter bravely takes on a gang in the city’s skyscraper district over a mysterious...

In Asakusa, Tokyo, a couple of a violinist Yamano and a revue dancer Hanae lives in poverty. One day Hanae’s little sister rolls into their...

The intense selfishness of a man brings him fame and fortune but not happiness.

One of Kinugasa's last films--based on the story by Tanizaki Jun'ichirō.

Comedy drama film

A tale of wannabe yakuza youths. When not cooking up scams with his buddies, Zenkichi develops a crush on Taro's disgusted sister, Miki. But soon the...

This film begins with a teacher describing to his students how brave the crew was which died as result of Japan's first submarine accident. The film...

TV film about the "Nishiyama Incident", a scandal surrounding the 1972 return of Okinawa to Japan. Produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of TV...

A timely masterpiece that boldly reveals women's secrets on the issue of when abortion is acceptable...

In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka...

Set in the midst of the Satsuma Rebellion, this story depicts the sadness of a woman’s heart. Though she hates the Imperial Army captain who...

A bright and cheerful story about a young girl who comes to Tokyo from the countryside, relying on her aunt to become a maid, and willingly aspires...