Kōju Murata Movies

The tale of a feudal swordsman who cynically takes no responsibility for anything, relegating it to others, and then taking the credit.

A small-town boy with a learning disability attempts to fit in with his classmates.

While returning by boat to Japan, Yoshie Fujiwara meets a rich woman who suggests him to become a singer thanks to an impresario friend of hers.

There is an inn named Asano Ya in the port town, and a beautiful woman works there. Every year, during a local festival, travelling artists and...

In early post-war Osaka, three women—war widow Fusako, her Korean expat sister Natsuko, and Kumiko, Fusako's sister-in-law—descend into...

A thrilling detective period drama set in the streets of Edo—a world of intrigue, conspiracy, romance, and turmoil—where a thief as agile...

Biographical film about bacteriologist Dr. Hideyo Noguchi.

A bold and cheerful tale that broke new ground in the historical drama genre.

Depicting the lives and spirit of geisha during and after the war.

Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large...

A spearman who had long admired the samurai rises up after learning of cruelty of the samurai class.

Kurama Tengu appears in the Great Edo, where conspiracies swirl. The righteous sword flashes as the mystery of a beautiful woman’s...

A lighthearted and entertaining film that incorporates popuar songs into a period drama.

This film, which was recommended by the Ministry of Education, is based on the Malaya Campaign and the Battle of Singapore and was produced to boost...

A film adaptation of the story “Gonzo and Sukejū” from a new perspective.

The sincere clown act performed by a master thief who infiltrates a remote island.

A social drama about the first female police officer.