Zenpei Saga
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 18, 1909
Deathday: March 13, 1989
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Known For
Tōkyō dodonpa musume
1961-05-13
Tōkyō dodonpa musume
Overview: Motomu Ida movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-13
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Jungle Block
1960-06-15
Jungle Block
Overview: A young doctor falls into a despair of developments. He plans to revenge the disgrace inflicted upon his sister, whose engagement was broken as a result.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-15
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A Man's Flower Road of Triumph
1941-12-30
A Man's Flower Road of Triumph
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-12-30
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The Diary of a Police Officer: The piggy bank is full
1961-03-27
The Diary of a Police Officer: The piggy bank is full
Overview: A small provincial town surrounded by mountains and fields in northeastern Japan. Here a group of eight policemen solve a series of unusual cases, ranging from extortion, to drunken fathers, to corruption and even the persecution of a man who claims to be an alien. This entertaining film shows these cops with a human heart with humor.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-27
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Four Seasons of Women
1950-02-27
Four Seasons of Women
Overview: Woman melodrama by Shiro Toyoda
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-02-27
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The Stand in Hakone
1952-03-14
The Stand in Hakone
Overview: A period film about a peasant revolt in the region near Mount Fuji, occasioned by high officials' depriving the farmers of their water rights.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-03-14
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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
1972-12-30
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Overview: Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries. His first adventure sees him investigating his superior officer's mistress, whom he suspects of having ties with a reputed criminal on the loose.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-12-30
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Quick-Draw Joe: Sand Dune Duel
1964-10-11
Quick-Draw Joe: Sand Dune Duel
Overview: An exciting and fast-paced entertaining action in which G-Man Joe of Aces (Japanese version 007) challenges a terrible international mafia organization based in Japan. To defeat the villains, Joe uses his unprecedented skills of fast shooting and karate secrets!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-10-11
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Cape Ashizuri
1954-05-18
Cape Ashizuri
Overview: 1950s Japanese drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-05-18
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Modern Children
1963-02-02
Modern Children
Overview: After their father dies, his children try to get by on a house boat.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-02
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A Girl of the Plateau
1965-12-04
A Girl of the Plateau
Overview: Kazuo Kitagawa lives on a farm on the Tateshina Plateau with his late teacher's widow and daughter, continuing his research. One day, Kazuo is attracted to the beautiful young lady who is visiting the villa when he goes out to the town…
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-04
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Subterranean Heat
1938-02-01
Subterranean Heat
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Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-02-01
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Currents of Youth
1942-02-14
Currents of Youth
Overview: It was supposed to be about a love story, but it was and was not. An aircraft mechanic working for the government is matched by his boss with the latter man's daughter (Setsuko Hara) who is both beautiful and aggressive. Yet, he picks a woman who is less assertive as his bride.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-02-14
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Japanese Women's Textbook
1937-05-21
Japanese Women's Textbook
Overview:
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-05-21
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Shadow of Intimidation
1959-04-22
Shadow of Intimidation
Overview: Four henchmen kill Ryu, the head of a group of dollar buyers, on a dark construction site. They divide 1.2 million yen from Ryu's bag into 4 parts and disperse. However, one by one, the henchmen die. The last survivor, Sima Kyuhei, gets a call and is informed that Ryu is alive. He is told that if he does not return the money, he will be killed, and he goes to the meeting place...
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-22
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Kikenna onna
1959-12-16
Kikenna onna
Overview: Based on the Seichō Matsumoto's story The Woman Who Took the Local Paper.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-16
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Star of Destiny
1966-08-27
Star of Destiny
Overview: "She's out there somewhere, well and alive." Eiji (Teruhiko Saigo) and his sister hadn't seen their mother in almost 20 years. The war had separated them. When Eiji learns that his sister is engaged, he is determined to reunite with his mother and relay the wonderful news. With a pocket full of hopes and just one clue that may lead him to his mother, Eiji sets off for Taiwan.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-08-27
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The Scarred Angel
1966-12-24
The Scarred Angel
Overview: A musical film based on the original work of Saigo Teruhiko. After leaving the juvenile detention center and returning to his hometown of Ibusuki, Hachiro begins to investigate the cause of his older sister Sumiko's suicide. While Hachiro was in juvenile detention, Sumiko committed suicide, but there are too many mysteries surrounding this suicide...
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-12-24
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The Night is mine
1958-07-13
The Night is mine
Overview: Four criminals break into the home of a jewelry merchant, Sanpodo, rob the diamonds, and escape. However, one of them receives a bullet during a skirmish between bandits, and the second is wounded by the police. To help their wounded comrades, criminals lock themselves in a city clinic...
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-13
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The Man with a Shotgun
1961-06-03
The Man with a Shotgun
Overview: Ryoji, a wanderer, arrives in a remote mountain town, carrying a shotgun and claiming to be a hunter. He quickly becomes embroiled in a web of trouble surrounding the town's mill.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-03
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Utau abarenbō
1962-12-26
Utau abarenbō
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-26
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Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 12 - The Mystery of the Ever-Changing Tamamushi Mansion!
1971-09-26
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 12 - The Mystery of the Ever-Changing Tamamushi Mansion!
Overview: Twelfth film of "Mysterious Thirteen Nights" series.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-09-26
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Green Earth
1942-04-01
Green Earth
Overview: Set in Qingdao, China, a Japanese company locates an office there and begins work and cooperation with a local Chinese company for business. Many Japanese engineers also move to China, with their families, for the company in order to construct a canal. There are young Chinese resisting the Japanese in this area.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-04-01
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The Flower and the Angry Waves
1964-02-08
The Flower and the Angry Waves
Overview: A young yakuza in love with the girl who's to marry his clan oyabun, kidnaps the girl before fleeing with her. In Tokyo, he hides under the identity of a worker while the young woman becomes a waitress in a restaurant.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-08
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Maiko's Visit to Tokyo
1961-06-19
Maiko's Visit to Tokyo
Overview: A youth drama about a sincere and pretty young maiko who comes to Tokyo for the first time in her life and fills her little heart with the joys and sorrows she experiences there.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-19
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Meiken monogatari
1956-06-19
Meiken monogatari
Overview: Japanese film.
Genres: Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-19
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Sararīman monogatari: Teki wa ikuman aritotemo
1962-09-30
Sararīman monogatari: Teki wa ikuman aritotemo
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-30
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金語楼の俺は殺し屋だ
1960-08-16
金語楼の俺は殺し屋だ
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-16
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Ichiyo Higuchi
1939-05-31
Ichiyo Higuchi
Overview: Japanese film based on the life of writer Ichiyo Higuchi (1872-1896).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1939-05-31
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Karayuki-san
1937-03-11
Karayuki-san
Overview: "Karayuki-san offers a no-holds-barred depiction of the discrimination faced by a former prostitute who returns to Japan from Singapore with her mixed-race son." - Alexander Jacoby (Oxford Brookes University)
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-03-11
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The Poppy
1941-06-18
The Poppy
Overview: 1941 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-06-18
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The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart
1963-02-10
The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart
Overview: Jiro, a young yakuza, and Mami, a diplomat’s daughter, are two young lovers from different worlds. Having met by accident, they soon discover a new life together. But their love is ill-fated. Mami's family will not accept her choice, while leading an honest life seems like an unattainable goal for Jiro. Can there be anything else but a tragic ending?
Genres: Romance Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-10
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Street of Violence
1950-02-26
Street of Violence
Overview: An attempt is made to suppress a journalist's investigation of collusion between a rural police chief and the local gangster bosses.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-02-26
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音楽大進軍
1943-03-18
音楽大進軍
Overview: A 1943 film.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1943-03-18
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Chibusa o daku musume tachi
1962-10-07
Chibusa o daku musume tachi
Overview: Japanese drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-07
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Tokyo Knights
1961-02-01
Tokyo Knights
Overview: A college student takes over the family business in the field of organised crime.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-01
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A Turning to Hell
1959-10-06
A Turning to Hell
Overview: Maki, a porter at the Sakura Hotel, finds a body in Room No. 2 and picks up a piece of paper on which is written "one-third of the key", also the part of a key. From a newspaper he learns that the dead man is an official who has been detained as a suspect in a bribery case involving 150,000,000 yen and that another suspect named Matsunaga is still in custody. Maki realizes that if he can obtain the other two-thirds of the key, he will be a multi-millionaire.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-06
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Eddy Currents of Life
1964-11-22
Eddy Currents of Life
Overview: It is 1922 and Fumiko is a high school student. Her family is poor but she loves to study literature. Her father, a peddler, does not return home and Fumiko finds herself in financial trouble, not being able to pay for her schooling and her school excursion trip. Still, she gets a temporary job at a factory and tries to make ends meet. A film about bright side of youth adapted from the television serial of the same name.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-11-22
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Solar Eclipse
1975-09-06
Solar Eclipse
Overview: When bribe money from a rigged election funnels into a dam construction project, collusion, lust, greed and even murder are on the ballot.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-09-06
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Skyscraper Murder Case
1976-04-03
Skyscraper Murder Case
Overview: Death stalks a towering hotel under construction in Tokyo and love brings the guilty parties to a justice of their own choice. The motives are control of the hotel, blackmail and jealousy. The principals involved are two business partners, a political string puller and his son, lovers carrying on an illicit affair and a secretary turned blackmailer.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-04-03
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Gambling Kitten
1965-07-28
Gambling Kitten
Overview: Arikawa runs a transport company. But this is only a front for his gambling house. Yuriko is a regular on the scene, and she is fascinated by the dice and the one who throws them. A year before, Yuriko's father died in mysterious circumstances; she decides to go in search of the truth.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-07-28
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Island of the Evil Spirits
1981-10-03
Island of the Evil Spirits
Overview: Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi follows a dying man's words to an enigmatic island, where he meets beautiful twin sisters and tragic events unfold.
Genres: Drama Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-10-03
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Learn from Experience, Part Two
1937-12-18
Learn from Experience, Part Two
Overview: Part 2 of a 2-part romance (fist part - Kafuku zempen) based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan. In the second half, we discover that Toyomi is pregnant -- and while Shintaro and Yurie are on their extended honeymoon, she bears his child, a girl named Kiyoko. She is supported in adversity by Michiko -- and gets considerable moral support from not only her own mother but also from Shintaro's mother and siblings. Even more surprisingly, Yurie strikes up a friendship of sorts with her. When Yurie learns that the child is Shintaro's, she convinces Toyomi that it would be best to let Shintaro (and her) raise Kiyoko, so Toyomi can get on with making a proper life for herself. Tearfully, Toyomi agrees. Sometime later, Michiko goes to visit Toyomi -- and sees her at work, as a kindergarten teacher.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-12-18
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China Night
1940-01-02
China Night
Overview: Wartime propaganda filmed by the Japanese in occupied China, Shirley Yamaguchi portrays an orphan rescued from the streets by a kindly Japanese merchant marine officer. Part spy thriller and part Shanghai travelogue, it was part of a popular series known as "Chinese Continental Friendship" made by the occupying Japanese in China.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1940-01-02
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Wait for Tomorrow
1960-10-26
Wait for Tomorrow
Overview: Kohei Misugi works in a vegetable market, but his ambition is to be a photographer. He is given his first opportunity to demonstrate his talent by the Sakura Film Company which offers him an assignment to "Cover Tokyo" with a camera. But he is disillusioned when he is told he must work together with Miharu, a good looking girl in the film company's publicity department. Then the fun begins.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-26
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Smashing the 0-Line
1960-06-25
Smashing the 0-Line
Overview: Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sleeping with—to get a scoop. But what happens when an even more ruthless female gang boss kidnaps his sister?
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-25
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The Revolt
1980-01-15
The Revolt
Overview: When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-01-15
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The Story of Pure Love
1957-10-15
The Story of Pure Love
Overview: Junai Monogatari AKA Story of Pure Love is about two poor youths, Mitsuko and Kando, rebelling against society in various ways, who are desperately trying to be together despite tortuous circumstances. The film depicts their lives as thieves, menial laborers who can get little pay, society outcasts, and of course, lovers. Junai Monogatari depicts, mostly, their struggles within the Japanese reformatory system and Mitsuko's worsening sickness.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-15
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Miniature
1953-04-01
Miniature
Overview: Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-04-01
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The Gambling Monk
1963-10-13
The Gambling Monk
Overview: One summer day, the chief monk of the Hojuin Temple dies. Harumichi rushes back to town hearing about his brother's death and requests for a grand funeral. He had been unwilling to take over the family business and had chosen a life as a middle school teacher far away from home, but considering the circumstances, he changes his mind. As the new chief of Hojuin, Harumichi scrambles around day after day for donations. He has kept strictly to the straight and narrow, until he passes a bicycle race track where the sounds of cheering fans induce him into a new way of life...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-13
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Learn from Experience, Part One
1937-10-01
Learn from Experience, Part One
Overview: Part 1 of a 2-part romance based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan. The central character here is Toyomi (played by Takako IRIE, star of Mizoguchi’s "Water Magician), a rich young woman in love with Shintaro (Minoru TAKADA), a rich young man. Unfortunately, Shintaro’s father is in the process of arranging a marriage for him with Yurie (Chieko TAKEHISA), the scion of an even wealthier family. In order to avoid this, the two young lovers flee to Tokyo to live together. When Shintaro comes back to proclaim his intent to marry Toyomi, his father browbeats him into attending the long-arranged marriage meeting with Yurie. While Shintaro is back home, Toyomi goes on a vacation trip with her closest chum, Michiko (Yumeko AIZOME). At a class reunion, Toyomi is to distressed (at not having heard from Shintaro for so long), she doesn’t go out on the town with her classmates. Michiko, however, runs into Shintaro and Yurie (also out on the town), and pulling him aside, demands an explanation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-10-01
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Company Buggers
1975-08-09
Company Buggers
Overview: Hiroshi, a small-time racketeer, makes a name for himself extorting vulnerable companies and their directors for financial gain.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-08-09
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A Taxing Woman
1987-02-07
A Taxing Woman
Overview: Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels, who has for years succeeded at hiding the true extent of his assets from the Japanese authorities. Itakura and Gondo soon find themselves engaged in a complicated, satirical battle of wits.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-02-07
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August without Emperor
1978-09-23
August without Emperor
Overview: Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. They aim to abolish the post-war constitution, restore the national army and revive the traditional spirit of Japan. As the conspiracy is exposed, the coup squadrons are wiped out one by one. The remaining squadron takes over a night train bound for Tokyo.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-09-23
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Tadano Bonji: Jinsei Benkyô
1934-01-05
Tadano Bonji: Jinsei Benkyô
Overview: Based on the comic by Yutaka Asou
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1934-01-05
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Sakura-tai Chiru
1988-04-01
Sakura-tai Chiru
Overview: A documentary about the lives of actors in the Sakura-tai theatrical troupe, which had arrived in the island of Hiroshima to begin preparations for the staging of a play just before the atomic bombing.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-04-01
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Twice on a Certain Night
1956-06-08
Twice on a Certain Night
Overview: Poor social conditions badly affect the relationship between a married couple, when the husband, who is desperately searching for work, fails to notice the terrible sacrifices made by his wife when she accepts a job at a local inn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-08
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The Street Without Sun
1954-06-24
The Street Without Sun
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-24
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A Man's Crest: Fight Challenge
1964-12-19
A Man's Crest: Fight Challenge
Overview: Sixth part in the Enblem of Man series.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-19
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Carmen from Kawachi
1966-02-07
Carmen from Kawachi
Overview: Like a girl runaway, Tsuyu moves to Osaka to work as a bar hostess. She meets the owner of a model school, Yoko, and seriously thinks about becoming a fashion model. Yoko tells her that she can move in to Yoko’s house to take lessons, while making a living at the same time.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-02-07
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Tattooed Life
1965-11-13
Tattooed Life
Overview: After his own gang sets him up to kill a rival mobster, a hit man is forced to flee with his younger brother.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-11-13
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The Ghost of Iwojima
1959-10-21
The Ghost of Iwojima
Overview: The monologue and mysterious death of a man who survived and returned from Iwo Jima. A newspaper reporter writes an article about "The Man from Iwo Jima" asking the people who were close to him about his character and the painful memories off all those involved.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-21
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Akutoku
1958-02-19
Akutoku
Overview: A movie adaptation of Funayama Kaoru's novel of the same name, which depicts the story of a modern youth who is attracted to the evil path. Saburi Shin, a well-known actor who also demonstrated his skill as a director in a bold social work, embodies a person with a complicated dilemma in a shadowy manner, and is a dramatic work that plays a part in the lead role.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-19
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Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire
1961-04-17
Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire
Overview:
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-17
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Sky of Hope
1942-01-14
Sky of Hope
Overview: What is marriage? Young couple in match-making wanted to know before they decide. They visited married couples of sisters and brothers. Love comedy in 1942.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-01-14
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Price of Life
1971-07-24
Price of Life
Overview: Comedy of a phony doctor.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-07-24
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Hikoroku Laughs a lot
1936-11-12
Hikoroku Laughs a lot
Overview: Hikoroku Laughs a lot
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1936-11-12
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Ishigassen
1955-12-13
Ishigassen
Overview: Across the Inagawa River that runs through the center of the village, the children of the two villages scrambled for a swimming pool, and each time a stone battle took place. Takemaru, the only son of the priesthood of Tada Shrine, was weak and was always forced to carry stones. However, neither swimming nor stone-throwing was a secret to his sick mother, Kouko... Seishi Matsumaru, Ryuichi Yoshida, and Ado Matsuyama were adapted from "Tenmangu" and "Ishigassen", directed by Mitsuo Wakasugi of "Waran Hayashi", and photographed by Hanjiro Nakazawa of "The Last Women".
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-13
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Actress
1956-11-27
Actress
Overview: Based on Kakuko Mori's autobiography, about her life and retirement from acting due to her increasing blindness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-27
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The Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a Dream
1961-09-02
The Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a Dream
Overview: A lighthearted comedy that tells the story of love and the cheerful heroism of a young salesman pursuing a man's dream.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-02
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Lucky Dragon No. 5
1959-02-18
Lucky Dragon No. 5
Overview: An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini Atoll, the ship's navigator sees a flash. All the crew come up to watch. They realize it is an atomic explosion, but take time to clear their fishing gear. A short time later, grey ash starts to fall on the ship. When the ship returns to port the sailors have been burned brown. They unload the fish, which are then transported away. They visit the local doctor and then go to Tokyo for an examination. It turns out they are all highly radioactive. Their symptoms become worse, and the contaminated fish causes a panic.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-18
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Quick Draw Sanshiro
1962-06-03
Quick Draw Sanshiro
Overview: Koji Wada, who is good at shooting, karate, judo and boxing, has a tough fight with the sea gangsters!
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-03
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Tokai no kaii 7-ji 03-bu
1935-10-09
Tokai no kaii 7-ji 03-bu
Overview: Miyamoto Tokunosuke works at a Detective Agency in the heart of Tokyo. When his lover Ranko tells him that she's pregnant, he begins to worry. His company hasn't paid his backsalary and he doesn't know how he will pay for the new baby. His friend Suihei tells him about a job at a bar, but on his way there, Tokunosuke meets a mysterious man who sells him a newspaper...for tomorrow!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1935-10-09
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Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab
1961-12-01
Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab
Overview: A boxing melodrama. Two friends become boxers and begin training for the championship. These two boys eventually face each other in the ring.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-01
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Wakai hito-tachi
1954-11-08
Wakai hito-tachi
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-08
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