Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 28, 1930
Deathday: June 27, 1998
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1979-09-23
Overview: A police detective tries to investigate the mystery of a victim who was shot in the head, but no bullet was found.
Genres: Crime Horror Mystery Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-09-23
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1984-02-02
Overview: The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
Genres: Action History TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-02-02
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2009-11-04
Overview: In 1964, a sensation swept through Australian lounge rooms leaving an indelible impression on the children of that generation. That sensation was The Samurai -the first foreign cult television series from Japan to be broadcast in Australia.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-04
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1967-01-01
Overview: A trio of heroic ninjas use their superhuman powers and high tech gadgets to fight evil warlords in feudal Japan in this Toei-produced theatrical compilation film of episodes of the KAMEN NO NINJA AKA KAGE TV series.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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1967-01-01
Overview: Watari and his ninja friends continue their battles against evil people in long ago Japan.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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1967-01-01
Overview: Watari is a young Iga ninja boy in feudal Japan who has magical adventures with his two heroic companions against an army of Ninjas and other-worldly creatures.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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1969-07-20
Overview: Heroic masked ninja Akakage (Red Shadow) and his two companions fight evil warlords in feudal Japan with their superhuman powers and high tech gadgets. Theatrical film with 3-D sequences based on the TV series KAMEN NO NINJA AKAKAGE.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-07-20
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1968-12-19
Overview: Sanpei has opened the door to the world of the kappa.
Genres: Horror Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-12-19
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1977-04-29
Overview: A Japanese geologist discovers that dinosaurs still exist in caves beneath the surface of a volcanic lake.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-04-29
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1972-07-16
Overview: During the Edo period, Henshin Ninja Arashi and his allies fight for peace. (extended version of episode 6 of the TV series)
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-07-16
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1988-10-01
Overview: In a futuristic version of medieval Japan, a band of swordsmen battles an evil warlord and his mechanical army of ninjas, and are aided by a mysterious heroic cyborg ninja, Shiranui.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-10-01
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1977-02-26
Overview: In the setting of the Hokuriku region, where the snow and cold winds rage, for the first time in true-life yakuza film history, director Kinji Fukasaku shows battles among yakuza who value land over tradition. Hiroki Matsukata stars as Noboru Kawada, a Hokuriku yakuza who will use any measure for survival, disregarding parents, brothers, and tradition.
Genres: Drama Crime Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-02-26
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1964-03-28
Overview: Young swordsman Shintaro must fight against evil officials who plot to overthrow the youthful Shogun.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-03-28
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1993-07-14
Overview: The first film about Kiriko - a blind woman with a sword.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-14
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1994-09-23
Overview: 1994 sequel to Satoru Kobayashi's "The Blind Cat". Yakuza drug dealers lure the blind Kiriko into town to take revenge on her. However, Kiriko is a master swordswoman and has plans of her own.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-09-23
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1966-07-21
Overview: In old Japan, the legend of the ninja lives on in Watari, the Ninja Boy, a motion picture like no other. This is the story of a young boy with almost mystical powers. His skills in ninjutsu are beyond the imagination as he infiltrates the rival Iga clan to expose their evil leader.
Genres: Music Adventure Fantasy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-07-21
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1973-07-13
Overview: In Part I we see the young would-be swordsman setting out to achieve greatness in war, achieving nothing because fighting on the losing side, & then beginning his long period of wandering & training, with the goal always in mind of his duel with Kojiro. Part II builds toward that great duel on Ganryu Island, with considerable focus on Musashi's planning & forethought as to how to gain an advantage.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-07-13
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1958-09-30
Overview: Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-09-30
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