Movies: Roppa Furukawa

A new third-class president wins an appointment thanks to his marriage with the former president's daughter....

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

Based on the comic by Yutaka Asou...

1949 Japanese film...

The main focus is on the 5 member band of a small circus as it runs into problems while touring rural Japan. It also pays lots of attention to the two daughters of the aging and irascible ringmaster-circus owner. The high points are the sound (and sc...

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Akogare no Hawaii kôro...

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

Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding....

Japanese comedy film....

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1950 Japanese movie...

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A film dealing with the comings and goings of individuals in the immediate postwar period....

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 styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events....

Japanese comedy film....

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

A 1943 film....

1942 adaptation of Izumi Kyoka's novel....

Japanese comedy film....