Ushio Akashi
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 11, 1898
Deathday: November 26, 1986
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Known For
Kingdom of Youth
1958-05-20
Kingdom of Youth
Overview: An entertaining youth drama, which tells about the struggle of a young swordsman Yamanaka Shikanoske (Kinya Kitaoji) and his friends who resist the tyranny of the Mori clan in a war-torn country during the Sengoku period! The film starred teenage Toei company of that time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-05-20
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Lady Sen and Hideyori
1962-03-25
Lady Sen and Hideyori
Overview: From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation. Princess Sen, a daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is caught amidst the family feud between the Tokugawa and Toyotomi families. When her father Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu attacks her husband Toyotomi Hideyori's castle, her life takes a sudden turn for the worse. Will she ever find peace in her life again? One of Hibari Misora's most memorable performances, a movie you will never forget!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-25
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53 Stages of the Road
1959-10-18
53 Stages of the Road
Overview: An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-18
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Morning Breeze in Edo
1960-11-29
Morning Breeze in Edo
Overview: The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-29
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Ōedo no taka
1962-04-11
Ōedo no taka
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-11
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Cantankerous Edo
1957-01-09
Cantankerous Edo
Overview: It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitement combining the talents of Japan's most popular couple... Misora Hibari and Okawa Hashizo. Along with the great Otomo Rytaro as Tatsugoro the fire chief, they keep Edo safe as part of the famed Megumi Fire Squad.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-09
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Sasaki Kojiro
1957-10-22
Sasaki Kojiro
Overview: Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-22
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The River Yokobori
1966-09-15
The River Yokobori
Overview: Taka, the daughter of Naniwa-ya, a longtime Osaka store owner, married Kichisaburo Kawashima-ya, the son of a kimono wholesaler. Her husband just tried to play with her like a sweet candy, but Taka fell in love with him. One day, the father-in-law suddenly dies, and the Kawashima-ya family fortune is rapidly changing. However, the depravity of Kichisaburo does not subside...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-09-15
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Orders from Hell
1964-01-09
Orders from Hell
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-01-09
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Sekki shichihenge
1957-07-23
Sekki shichihenge
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-23
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Mid-August Commotion
1962-08-22
Mid-August Commotion
Overview: A suspense work based on the "Miyagi Incident," an attempted coup d'etat led by some officers working for the Ministry of the Defense and the General Staff of the Konoe Division on the eve of the end of the Pacific War.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-22
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Happily Tied to the Road
1959-04-21
Happily Tied to the Road
Overview: With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the wrath of Boss Jirotaro who has been terrorizing travelers along the route through his territory. When Hanjiro steps in to gamble with him one-on-one it leads to a deadly vendetta that will show no mercy. Along the way Hanjiro is called upon to help sisters with no one else to depend on. Will the feud end in tragedy, or can the honest wanderer prevail against the bloodlust of an angry yakuza boss whom he had scarred for life?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-21
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あの空の果てに星はまたたく
1962-05-20
あの空の果てに星はまたたく
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-20
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The Tattered Wings
1955-08-31
The Tattered Wings
Overview: A young widow, made world weary by her abusive, neglectful husband, finds herself in a minor scandal when she's seen with her intense, no-nonsense childhood sweetheart.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-08-31
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Showdown in Blood
1957-08-28
Showdown in Blood
Overview: Hayata and his best friend Ushijima came to Tokyo to become champions. Hayata repeatedly sought to join Tamura's boxing club, but Tamura fell in love with Ushijima's punch. Then Hayata decides to become Ushijima's manager and make good money on his friend's talent. Ushijima himself is a peaceful, kind guy who doesn't really like boxing, but under the wise guidance of Hayata, he starts to defeat one opponent after another...
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-28
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Ghost Story on Passage
1958-07-13
Ghost Story on Passage
Overview: A ghost interrupts the journey of two young noblemen who are disguised as merchants.
Genres: Adventure Horror Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-13
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Life of Hishakaku 3
1964-03-01
Life of Hishakaku 3
Overview: Third part in Tadashi Sawashima's Theater of Life trilogy.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-03-01
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Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
1962-07-08
Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-08
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Hana no shôgai
1953-10-14
Hana no shôgai
Overview: In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-10-14
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A Warrior's Flute
1955-12-04
A Warrior's Flute
Overview: Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-04
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5
1954-04-13
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5
Overview: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-04-13
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4
1954-02-24
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4
Overview: Fourth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-02-24
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The Yellow Climate
1961-09-23
The Yellow Climate
Overview: Based on the mystery novel of the same name by Seichō Matsumoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-23
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Flowers on the Trail
1957-01-29
Flowers on the Trail
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-29
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Tales of Young Genji Kuro
1957-04-15
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Overview: Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-15
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Epic Crash
1958-09-23
Epic Crash
Overview: Utaemon Ichikawa plays the role of Hikoshiro Navate, who has a strong sense of justice and opposes power and tyranny with his will and spirit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-09-23
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Dancing Girls of Izu
1954-03-31
Dancing Girls of Izu
Overview: A dancer girl in a touring company met a high school boy in a port town. The story is about their first love that is very touching and sorrowful. An adaptation of the Kawabata Yasunari short story.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-31
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The Dawn of Judo
1955-09-28
The Dawn of Judo
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-28
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その手にのるな
1958-02-16
その手にのるな
Overview: A woman in a bar was killed at a new construction site in an apartment building, and a handbag containing the value of five million yen was taken away. Detective Kuribayashi, who was involved in the investigation, turned his eyes to Kishida Ryohei, a cabaret musician who lives in a nearby apartment. He had a criminal record for stabbing his wife, who had betrayed him, and a match he worked for had fallen at the scene of the murder. However, Kishida, who appeared at the police station, stubbornly denied the crime, and he returned to his apartment without physical evidence.However, the residents of the apartment who learned of this had been cold-blooded and rumored to be a murderer. Kishida has a secret crush on the stripper Tachibana Yumi, who lives in the apartment directly opposite.However, Yumi has a lover of a plumber named Maki Shinji.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-16
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Hahakogusa
1959-04-22
Hahakogusa
Overview: Based on the Nobu Koito story
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-22
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Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido
1954-08-11
Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido
Overview: Kintaro goes on a journey to his hometown to meet his mother and sister. His love for singing leads him to a perceptive and cheerful girl named Onatsu... A road trip comedy featuring Kokichi Takada and Hibari Misora singing and dancing.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-08-11
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Seishun no Sabaki
1965-04-14
Seishun no Sabaki
Overview: University karate club member Kikuo is actually the son of a yakuza boss. However, he disliked his father's business and never spoke about his family at school. One day, his father, Tatsuzo, becomes the guardian of the Yamanaka-gumi.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-04-14
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Minamoto Yoshitsune
1955-07-30
Minamoto Yoshitsune
Overview: A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-07-30
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ふり袖小天狗
1955-11-22
ふり袖小天狗
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-22
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The Bride of Headless Island
1961-11-15
The Bride of Headless Island
Overview: Directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" fame. A thriller and unique period drama directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" from a script by Akiyoshi Kataoka. Suzuki Shuhei, the duo behind "Vampire Monster House," was in charge of cinematography. Cast: Ryuji Shinagawa Ryutaro Wasaki Keiko Ogimachi SHIMIZU Hajime
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-11-15
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牢獄の花嫁
1955-08-29
牢獄の花嫁
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-08-29
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Fountainhead
1956-02-26
Fountainhead
Overview: A botanist woos the secretary of an industrialist whose company threatens the local water supply.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-26
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The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
1959-11-24
The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
Overview: The second film about the adventures of Chosichiro Matsudaira. This time he fights against conspirators whose goal is to replace the 4th Shogun Ietsuna during his visit to Nikko Shrine.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-24
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Wild Palanquin
1960-12-06
Wild Palanquin
Overview: Shinsuke Inaba, a thief who snuck into the Kishu family residence in Edo. He was almost discovered by a patrol, but he is helped by Kajio, a woman who holds the position of a junior maid of honor. She was later reprimanded and moved into her family's candle shop. One day, she meets the popular actor Nakazo Nakamura, and is surprised by his exact resemblance to Shinsuke…
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-06
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Kid Magician Sasuke
1958-02-05
Kid Magician Sasuke
Overview: In this exciting story, Sasuke Sarutobi, known as the bravest child in the world, fulfills the will of his father, growing up strong and correct, and with great success using his ninjutsu skills becomes a servant of Yukimura Sanada.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-05
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Lord Mito: All Star Version
1960-08-07
Lord Mito: All Star Version
Overview: In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-07
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Whirlwind Magistrate
1959-03-10
Whirlwind Magistrate
Overview: One of the most popular history-based characters is back when Magistrate Saemonojo Toyama no Kinsan investigates the tragic shipwreck of the 'Sadomaru' near Cape Kasumigaseki. The ship carrying gold bars from Sado Island to Edo for the shogunate disappeared into the ocean on a day with clear skies and no wind. While it is conveniently blamed on a surprise tornado or whirlwind, the Sado Magistrate asks his lifelong friend Magistrate Toyama to get to the root of the mystery in order to save his reputation and avoid a life of shame.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-10
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Hana to ryû - Dai-ichi-bu: Dôkai-wan no rantô
1954-03-03
Hana to ryû - Dai-ichi-bu: Dôkai-wan no rantô
Overview: Dai-ichi-bu: Dôkai-wan no rantô - Kiyoshi Saeki directed movie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-03
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Ooka Seidan: Defense of The Weak Pt. 2
1955-03-06
Ooka Seidan: Defense of The Weak Pt. 2
Overview: Masanori Igayama, who directed "Mito Komon Manyuki: The Counterattack of Toukuzaki," will direct the screenplay by Shinji Tsugei, who also directed "Ah Toyamaru," and Hiroshi Fukushima, who worked on "Itako Jowa Nagareboshi Sandogasa," will be in charge of cinematography. The performers include Ryunosuke Tsukigata and Saburo Akechi
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-03-06
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Curse of the Blood
1968-05-30
Curse of the Blood
Overview: A samurai kills a blind man who tells him to repay his debts. Because of the samurai's actions his entire family is to bear a terrible curse.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-05-30
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The Seven Faces of Bannai Tarao, Private Eye
1956-01-03
The Seven Faces of Bannai Tarao, Private Eye
Overview: Detective Tarao goes undercover to battle an evil gun smuggling business.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-03
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The Swamp
1956-07-05
The Swamp
Overview: A man’s wife dies in a swamp. Her ghost returns to haunt him.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-05
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Devotion to Railway
1960-11-08
Devotion to Railway
Overview: A human drama of crew and passengers on a special express train named “Sakura” from Tokyo to Nagasaki...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-08
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Sister with Sister
1958-12-09
Sister with Sister
Overview: Yoshiko finds new life and love interests when she takes a new job as an office worker.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-09
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Ghost in the Well
1957-07-13
Ghost in the Well
Overview: Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms for some while knowing full well that they are of classes that do not intermarry, but in time he broke down her resistance, for how could she help but love him. Political expedience puts the young hatamoto in the way of a marriage with a woman of his own station. This will cement family connections & see his family safely through a crisis, at a time when many clans were finding themselves abolished on any pretext.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-13
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The Boy Detectives Club – The Devil with Twenty Faces
1956-11-14
The Boy Detectives Club – The Devil with Twenty Faces
Overview: Second film in the Boy Detectives Club series.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-14
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The Boy Detectives Club – Doctor Phantom
1956-11-07
The Boy Detectives Club – Doctor Phantom
Overview: First film in the Boy Detectives Club series.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-07
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Samurai Hawk
1961-03-05
Samurai Hawk
Overview: 1716, Yoshimune becomes the 8th Shogun as high Shogunate officials are attacked. While the government tries to keep these incidents under wraps, they must take any means possible to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out who is behind them.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-05
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The Conspirator
1961-11-08
The Conspirator
Overview: Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-11-08
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Prince of Space
1965-03-06
Prince of Space
Overview: Attracted by the report of the development of a new type of rocket fuel, the vicious dictator of Krangkor, the dark planet, descends on Earth to steal the formula from its creator, the benevolent Dr. Makin.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-03-06
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No Stronger Swords
1959-05-05
No Stronger Swords
Overview: Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-05-05
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Here Because of You
1964-05-23
Here Because of You
Overview: An uplifting drama about the bond between a group of high school seniors and their kind-hearted teacher, Mr. Yabuki. Faced with the rigors of growing up in modern times, students often look to Mr. Yabuki for advice and guidance. But when Mr. Yabuki’s career is threatened as a result of a false accusation from the school’s PTA, the students band together to stand up for their beloved teacher and help him to save his good reputation and job.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-23
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Points and Lines
1958-11-11
Points and Lines
Overview: Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-11
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A Martial Crowd
1958-06-03
A Martial Crowd
Overview: As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated. Yukihime, who was sent away to be raised by a yakuza family in Edo, returns home after many years to settle an old score.
Genres: Action Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-03
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Seven from Edo
1958-04-30
Seven from Edo
Overview: When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost studio during that era. As with so many of their films, this is highly entertaining, with lots of plot twists and exciting swordplay
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-30
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Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption
1963-02-23
Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption
Overview: In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun's life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-23
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Spring Voyage
1955-04-19
Spring Voyage
Overview: Japanese youth film.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-19
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Times of Joy and Sorrow
1957-10-01
Times of Joy and Sorrow
Overview: The story of the trials and tribulations of a lighthouse keeper and his wife.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-01
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No Greater Love
1966-09-17
No Greater Love
Overview: In 1943, Japan is amidst the Pacific War. Sobei Sonoda is one of the wealthiest landowners of the San'in region. His land spread for miles, as far as the eye can see. People treated him with respect. But even the richest must think about the future. One day, he decides to arrange a marriage between his only son, Junkichi and the daughter of an even more powerful family. Sobei, hoping to benefit from this union, soon discovers that his son was in love with a lower class girl.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-09-17
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Castle of Flames
1960-10-30
Castle of Flames
Overview: In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-30
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Fine Man
1961-06-11
Fine Man
Overview: A young son of a master of the Kuwana clan gets disowned for his rebellious behavior. After he goes from the mountains to the ocean defeating the evil, he becomes a fine man.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-11
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Secret of The Golden Spell
1958-03-18
Secret of The Golden Spell
Overview: One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman, must rescue the Yagyu clan from the treachery of a master plotting to take control over a sword fighting school.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-18
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Sasuke and His Comedians
1963-12-11
Sasuke and His Comedians
Overview: Osaka in the early 1600s, aftermath of the historical Battle of Sekigahara; a group of orphan children are wandering through the battlefield scavenging for armour when they encounter a young boy named Sasuke with magical powers he says came from a meteor that crashed onto the Earth…
Genres: Fantasy Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-11
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Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
1963-04-28
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Overview: After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
Genres: History Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-28
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Warrior of the Wind
1964-01-15
Warrior of the Wind
Overview: A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-01-15
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Miyamoto Musashi
1973-07-13
Miyamoto Musashi
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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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
1961-07-02
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Overview: Yotsuya Kaidan, the story of Oiwa and Tamiya Iemon, is a tale of betrayal, murder and ghostly revenge. Arguably the most famous Japanese ghost story of all time, it has been adapted for film over 30 times, and continues to be an influence on Japanese horror today.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-02
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Feline Spirit
1958-06-29
Feline Spirit
Overview: Go master Matashichiro Ryuzoji, during the game, was killed in anger by the Lord of the Nabeshima clan, Hizen-no-kami. The mother of the murdered Matashichiro, Akishino, cursing the Nabeshima family, commits suicide. Akishino's spirit passes to Matashichiro's beloved cat, and the monster cat appears in front of Hizen-no-kami along with Matashichiro's ghost...
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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13 Assassins
1963-12-07
13 Assassins
Overview: A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-07
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Sword of Vision
1959-10-04
Sword of Vision
Overview: Yagyu Jubei proves his skills in this early adventure film.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-04
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The Orphan Brother
1961-07-19
The Orphan Brother
Overview: After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Genres: History Animation Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-19
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The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja
1963-12-21
The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja
Overview: The famed ninja Yagyu Jubei fights to suppress a coup d’etat plotted against Tokugawa Shogunate.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-21
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Souls in the Moonlight III
1959-04-28
Souls in the Moonlight III
Overview: Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion of the famed Jidaigeki series is an amazing film, with a completely different perspective on the story from the later versions. While the international audience is more familiar with the “Sword of Doom” and “Satan’s Sword” versions of Daibosatsu Toge (The Great Bodhisattva Pass), the “Souls in the Moonlight” trilogy casts an entirely different light on Ryunosuke and his motives. Can this brutal killer be brought to justice, or is living his life as a blind wanderer a more terrible fate? His sword skills have not diminished, nor has his desire to kill!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-28
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A Legend, or Was It?
1963-08-11
A Legend, or Was It?
Overview: A Tokyo family escaping the war relocates to a Hokkaido village; their daughter is set to marry the local leader's son, but her siblings disapprove.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-11
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Five Paths to Revenge
1956-01-22
Five Paths to Revenge
Overview: The orphaned son of a count who was assassinated by his subordinates in a conspiracy during the Pacific War becomes obsessed with taking revenge on his late father's enemies.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-22
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Code Between Brothers 6
1967-12-23
Code Between Brothers 6
Overview: Sixth film in the "Kyodai Jingi" series. Three gangsters challenge an underworld group in northern Japan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-12-23
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Takamaru and Kikumaru
1959-03-17
Takamaru and Kikumaru
Overview: Two brothers, Takamaru and Kikumaru, are living with their father, Hakuraku-Ou, until one day Hakuraku-Ou is killed by "Death's-Head" Ginnosuke, a villain skilled in the art of sorcery. Hakuraku-Ou had long been seeking a Tiger Seal which, together with the Dragon Seal in his possession, would reveal the location of a huge ancestral fortune. But on the very night that the Tiger Seal was found, it was stolen by Tomomitsu, Ginnosuke's chief. When the two brothers receive the Dragon Seal from their father just before his death they determine to go to Death's-Head Castle, in order to recover the Tiger Seal.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-17
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Tears
1956-09-26
Tears
Overview: A young woman marries someone else, but cannot forget her first lover.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-09-26
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Whistling Drifter
1961-09-23
Whistling Drifter
Overview: Friendship between good samurais and aborigines in Hokkaido.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-23
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Echo in the Mountains
1959-09-20
Echo in the Mountains
Overview: A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen. Prince Kogenta swears to avenge his father-in-law's death and retrieve the family heirloom.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-20
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Twenty-Four Eyes
1954-09-15
Twenty-Four Eyes
Overview: From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affected by historical events and personal circumstances.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-09-15
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Road of Chivalry
1960-01-03
Road of Chivalry
Overview: While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-03
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Knightly Advice
1962-01-31
Knightly Advice
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-31
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Ninja's Weapon
1956-10-31
Ninja's Weapon
Overview: During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy, Sarashina Danjo. Ten years later, Lord Ogata's only living heir, now a skilled ninja, uses sorcery to avenge the murders of his parents.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-31
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Travels of Gonkuro
1961-12-06
Travels of Gonkuro
Overview: Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-06
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The Mad Fox
1962-05-01
The Mad Fox
Overview: A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appears to be on the horizon after he becomes romantically involved with his dead lover's twin sister, but more complications arise thanks to a chance encounter with a clan of shape-shifters.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-01
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Cases of Hanshichi
1960-10-16
Cases of Hanshichi
Overview: Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!
Genres: Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-16
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The Edo Official and Apprentice
1959-07-25
The Edo Official and Apprentice
Overview: It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-25
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The Medicine Case
1959-09-30
The Medicine Case
Overview: Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-30
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Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978-12-27
Talk of the Town Tora-san
Overview: After a chance encounter with Hiroshi's father on a bus, Tora decides to get serious and reflect on the mortality of man. His plans are derailed when a beautiful lady starts working at Toraya.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-12-27
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Showdown of Men 2
1967-03-10
Showdown of Men 2
Overview: Part two.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-03-10
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Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
1965-01-03
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
Overview: In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-03
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A Woman's Life
1955-01-29
A Woman's Life
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-29
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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
1964-12-12
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Overview: A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-12
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Farewell, My Beloved
1969-02-21
Farewell, My Beloved
Overview: During the early days of the war a young student, Makito (Kazuo Funaki), falls in love with Yuko (Mayumi Ozora), the widow of a naval officer. She, however, is living with the memories of her husband and it is her younger sister, Yumiko (Nana Ozaki), who grows fond of the student. Then, one day, a young naval officer, Tadayuki (Ken Ogata), a friend of her late husband, comes to see the widow and she becomes attracted to him. Though Makito is inspired to study for the navy, he is much upset when he learns that Yuko and Tadayuki are to marry.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-02-21
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Case of a Young Lord 8
1960-12-27
Case of a Young Lord 8
Overview: A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corrupt member of the Shogun's Council of Elders. Young Lord decides to take on the Shogun's vile chief attendant.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-27
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The Scarlet Cherry Lord
1958-01-29
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Overview: Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. He saves the life of a princess whom he gets to fall in love with. It turns out that she is just his prospective bride.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-29
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I, the Executioner
1968-04-13
I, the Executioner
Overview: Police investigators investigate the link between a serial killer's machinations and a teenage boy who committed suicide.
Genres: Thriller Horror Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-04-13
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A Spectacular Showdown
1959-08-09
A Spectacular Showdown
Overview: One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-09
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The Happy Wanderer
1956-05-11
The Happy Wanderer
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-05-11
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Sakura Official
1962-02-28
Sakura Official
Overview: As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
Genres: History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-28
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Official with a Tattoo
1960-03-15
Official with a Tattoo
Overview: Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-15
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Blind Wolf
1963-09-29
Blind Wolf
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-09-29
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An Eagle Eyed Lord
1961-06-21
An Eagle Eyed Lord
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-21
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Sword of Wind and Clouds
1963-10-05
Sword of Wind and Clouds
Overview: This gripping historical drama depicts a clash of swordsmen, secret government spies, mysterious thieves, robbers and roving samurai who want to take possession of the “Sword of Heaven and Earth.” The film stars the father and son of Jushiro Konoe and Hiroki Matsukata.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-05
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Revenge for His Lover
1962-11-11
Revenge for His Lover
Overview: Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a vendetta against 17 wicked castle men.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-11
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The Princess and the Bearded Lord
1962-03-14
The Princess and the Bearded Lord
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-14
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Road Warriors
1960-05-17
Road Warriors
Overview: A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-17
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Warriors of Ako: Scroll of Heaven, Scroll of Earth
1956-01-15
Warriors of Ako: Scroll of Heaven, Scroll of Earth
Overview: Chronichles the story of the Forty-seven Ronin.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-15
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Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
1962-04-17
Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Overview: This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. A Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attempt to recover a masterpiece sword for his lord. However, his efforts are not appreciated and he becomes a man of hatred.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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The Red Bat
1958-10-07
The Red Bat
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-07
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The Black Hooded Man Rides Again
1959-08-02
The Black Hooded Man Rides Again
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-02
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Japan's Longest Day
1967-08-03
Japan's Longest Day
Overview: Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-08-03
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The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
1961-09-13
The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
Overview: A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-13
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The Lord Takes a Bride
1957-04-02
The Lord Takes a Bride
Overview: Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie!
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-02
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Ninja Assassins
1960-06-29
Ninja Assassins
Overview: Saotome Mondonosuke pursues the culprit who placed a malicious curse upon Shogun Tsunekichi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-29
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The Shogun and the Fishmonger
1961-01-03
The Shogun and the Fishmonger
Overview: Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-03
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Ōedo kenka matsuri
1961-01-09
Ōedo kenka matsuri
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Drunken Sword
1962-09-01
Drunken Sword
Overview: Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
1960-08-28
The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
Overview: Jidaigeki film from 1960
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-28
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人形佐七捕物帖 般若の面
1960-03-08
人形佐七捕物帖 般若の面
Overview: A thrilling entertainment mystery period drama directed by Daisuke Yamazaki, depicting the remarkable feats of the puppet showman Sakichi of Otama Pond, who skillfully unravels the serial murders involving Hannya masks swirling around the streets of Edo's 808 districts with his adept jutte handling. This is the first installment in the series starring Tomisaburō Wakayama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-08
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Vampire Dead Beauty Carving
1961-05-28
Vampire Dead Beauty Carving
Overview: Japanese horror drama movie from 1961.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-28
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The Great Road
1960-03-08
The Great Road
Overview: The story of a certain engineer from his youth until he retired from the Japanese National Railways after the war .
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-08
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White Cliffs
1960-04-05
White Cliffs
Overview: 1960 Toei film.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-05
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とんちんかん八百八町
1957-02-25
とんちんかん八百八町
Overview: Tomo no shichijo, Mikawa CHO, who captured the mysterious robbery of a bird who had made a mistake in Edo hachihyaku CHO, was in the midst of the celebration. It was sadakichi nakanokami of otsukasa sandaya who came to rush there. Sadayoshi, who was stained with a blood stain arrow, came to sandaya with kinda no Kata. Tomoshichi, who was married to his husband Mohei and his daughter, ogi, and rokubei Ohira, stayed at mitaraya that evening.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-25
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1960-01-15
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his efforts to steal bribe money on its way to Edo for the benefit to poor farmers.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-15
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