Roppa Furukawa Movies

Japanese comedy film.

Based on a comic strip by Kaoru Akiyoshi. First in a four part film series.

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...

1942 adaptation of Izumi Kyoka's novel.

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

An early Tōhō salaryman musical.

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil

Japanese comedy film.

Buntaro, the president of a food trading company got tired of the day-to-day routine of life. The new secretary, Nobuko, suggested her "shacho-san"...

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

1954 Japanese film starring professional wrestler Rikidozan.

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...

Japanese comedy film.

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...

Japanese comedy film.

1949 Japanese film