Kentarō Shimizu Movies

Young writer Tamako, who is wrongfully accused of killing the head yakuza, must find a way out of trouble.

A detective living a happy married life learns that a man he once arrested has escaped from prison. The fugitive commits a string of robberies and...

East meets West as the Japanese Yakuza battle drug lords and the LAPD in the streets of Los Angeles...

In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his...

A married couple of abalone divers must confront ruthless investors taking over their coastline.

“Gunro no keifu” is known as “Tale of a Scarface.” It follows the life of Kumoro, a yakuza member, who recently is released...

The 7th gangster action of men who continue to fight bloody battles in Tosa, Shikoku.

A werewolf samurai walks the countryside, finding himself in the middle of a village of monsters who feed on human flesh.

A sendup of the stereotypical Japanese family: dad is a salaryman jerk, unable to relate to anyone; mom is a hopeless housewife; the older son is a...

After serving time for bank fraud, Kiriko now lives a quiet life as a taxi driver working night shifts... but her peace is shattered by a relentless...

A young jazz musician's desire to advance in his career runs afoul of organized crime in this thriller from Haruki Kadokawa. After a saxophonist...

In pre-war Japan, two members of a large yakuza syndicate instigate a turf war that embroils the highest echelons of Tokyo's underworld.

The sixth film of the “Truck Yaro” series. Two long-distance truckers, Momojiro and Kinzo, travel around Japan in highly decorated...

A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to protect his small yakuza...

Uesugi has become accustomed to the host club industry, whilst Kato remains, as ever, a specialist in covering for others. One night at...

The third movie in the "Boso" series.

Yasuaki Kurata plays a masked ring brawler who is out for revenge against an evil, megalomaniac entrepreneur played by Japan's most reliable bad guy...

During the Showa era, a young yakuza survives war and injury and rises to become a clan boss with the help and respect of his sworn brothers.

One day, Akira Uesugi is left at a loss when his girlfriend, Chihiro, suddenly breaks up with him. It seems the reason is that she has fallen head...

Known as the ‘Woman Tamer’, Ryuji Akishima maintains several mistresses across various circles, skilfully manipulating them with...