Roppa Furukawa Movies

The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical...

A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing...

Based on the comic by Kaoru Akiyoshi

A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.

Fourth installment in the "Achako's Notebook of Youth" series.

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil

A bar girl tries to pass her three children, each from a different father, to rural relatives.

A 1943 film.

1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together

The film generally regarded as Japan’s first true musical was also the first film made entirely in-house by the pioneering studio P.C.L., a...

Japanese comedy film.

1950 Japanese movie

1949 Japanese film

Based on the comic by Ichio Matsushita

The president learns that the company's biggest stockholder is also a friend of his singing teacher and spies on his movements.

Japanese comedy film.

Japanese war film based on the true story of Yoshiko Kawashima, played by actress Miyuki Takakura in her film debut.

An early Tōhō salaryman musical.