Classic Japanese Cinema Discussion Thread

Shinobi no mono (1962) and Zoku shinobi no mono (1963) are two outstanding historically based political dramas, action packed Ninja films, the setting the tumultuous period of the late 1500s.  Directed with incredible style by Satsuo Yamamoto , he was aided with genuine ninjutsu masters on set who served as advisors bringing authenticity to the electrifying shadow skills...
The brutal Lord Oda Nobunaga is played by Tomisaburô Wakayama and folk hero Ishikawa Goemon is played by Raizô Ichikawa both brilliant performances . The actual historical background is a fascinating study well beyond the scope of this brief review.  Dark and often brutal the films are exceptional entertainment Highly Recommended !!
Interesting to note that, the assassination attempt , poison dripped down a string from a scene in Shinobi no mono was copied in the 67 Bond film You Only Live Twice. and Lord Oda Nobunaga carries with him and pets a cat much like the character Blofeld…