Junzaburō Ban Movies

1957 Japanese movie

A father and son are both heavy drinkers. However, the son dies in an accident at a bar, leaving behind a fiance…. A unique social satire that...

A human drama about the bond between parents and a child and family love. The daughter leaves her foster parents and ends up with her mother in...

The 18th "Ekimae" feature.

First sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

A group of one-hit wonder scam artists led by the troubled "Kanpai," dealing with impotence, embark on a lively and poignant societal comedy. They...

The film takes place in a dark area of the giant city of Osaka and tells about a group of people who find themselves at the bottom of society, and...

The 10th "Ekimae" feature.

Japanese comedy film.

Set in a bustling 1950s parlor, a beautiful counter clerk falls for a wealthy businessman’s son, only to have their romance derailed by a...

Second "Pfc. Story" sequel and the ninth and final sequel to "Story of Second Class Private", the only one in both series not directed by Seiichi...

1967 Japanese movie

The Domain: White Blade

Japanese comedy film.