Junzaburō Ban Movies

A young woman leaves her hometown to find work in the city

Fourth entry in the Ekimae series, focusing on the restoration of a Fukushima hot spring inn.

The 12th "Ekimae" feature.

Mitsue is a popular stage actress and the lover of a shamisen player named Seijuro. She jealously murders two other objects of his affection: Okiyo,...

Comedy about two employees who work against their boss.

Late entry "Ekimae" feature, about the hunt for lost treasure.

A broke romantic and a practical young woman are pulled apart by money, matchmaking, and meddling families — only to find their way back to...

1958 Shochiku adaptation of Natsume's novel.

The 16th "Ekimae" feature.

The 17th "Ekimae" feature.

First installment of the "Pfc. Story" series of military-themed comedies from Shochiku, and seventh overall sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

In early summer in Edo, Sanshirō, known for his beautiful singing, is a devoted son living in a tenement with his blind mother Okura. He works...

In the town of Izu known for its hot springs, Den Shichi from Kuromon Town sets off for a healing trip with his companion, a bamboo craftsman with a...

Seventh in the Ekimae series, detailing the exploits of the landladies around Ryogoku Station in Tokyo, and their sumo clientele.

After finishing the course of junior high school, Kazuo comes up to Tokyo, leaving his mother alone in the unproductive northern district. He finds a...

Inspector Uno and college student Yuko Nagai investigate infidelity, blackmail, and murder at a seaside resort.

Japanese comedy film.