Chieko Baisho Movies

Set in the downtown area in the heart of Tokyo, this film depicts the lives of poor but kind-hearted people.

After a friend and business colleague dies, Tora-san visits the man's daughter, then takes her to Tokyo so she can study for a night school exam.

Carrying a bag full of samples, Mitsuo makes rounds to shoe stores in remote cities. While staying at budget hotels, his thoughts turn to Tora-san.

Romantic comedy

Tora-san spends several days at the home of a hard-working salaryman ("salaried worker"), who abruptly disappears. When the man's wife asks Tora-san...

1971 Japanese movie

1962 Japanese movie

The return of a man to Japan from Borneo creates chaos in a village.

A detective goes out of his way to crack the case of a serial killer who specialises in murdering police officers.

An old man who has spent his life being respectful, honest and married for 35 years suddenly has thoughts of cheating with a young girl. He goes on a...

Tora-san Makes Excuses is a 1992 Japanese comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada. It stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirō Kuruma (Tora-san), and Kumiko...

1961 Japanese movie

1962 Japanese movie

Torajiro becomes homesick during his travels after watching a television report about his hometown and meeting a young woman that reminds him of his...

1962 Japanese movie

This appears to be a labor of love. Its about a village which is given the opportunity to put on a musical. They would have to pay the overhead and,...

1966 Japanese movie

Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.

A blind master swordsman attempts to lead a quiet life with his wife but he is provoked back into battle.