Haruko Toda
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 28, 1908
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
1978-10-14
The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-10-14
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Tsugaru Folksong
1973-12-20
Tsugaru Folksong
Overview: A young girl is being asked about a man with whom she was keeping company, as her grandmother plays a lament on a shamisen. Then the focus changes to a couple arriving from Tokyo - the woman returning to her home, the man an escapee from the yakuza. The man doesn't seem to mind when the woman sells her favours to tourists at the local bar, just as she seems to take his attentions to Yuki, a blind girl, with equanimity.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-12-20
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Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers
1970-01-20
Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers
Overview: After the enactment of the Anti-Prostitution Law, the red-light district in Shinjuku lost its allure. Even the gambling den of the Ryūzaki family was always deserted. Ryūzaki, the boss, declared his retirement in response to the changing times. It was thought that Igarashi, who valued righteousness and principles and had the respect of others, would become the second-in-command. However, he was an annoying presence to Ryūzaki...
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-01-20
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The Actress and the Poet
1935-03-21
The Actress and the Poet
Overview: Among the tight-knit neighbours are a poet, his actress wife, a bachelor budding author, a tobacco shop owner-cum-landlady, an insurance salesman and his nosy and greedy wife. Enter a young and seemingly high-class couple who just so happens is open to purchasing life insurance from their swift neighbour. In the meantime, life is imitating art across the street, which may end up providing for either a happy ending or a rude split - eventually that is.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1935-03-21
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Keishichō monogatari gao no nai on'na
1959-02-18
Keishichō monogatari gao no nai on'na
Overview: 1959 Japanese movie
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-18
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Yukiko
1955-08-03
Yukiko
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-08-03
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Secret
1960-04-05
Secret
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-05
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War and Peace
1947-07-10
War and Peace
Overview: A woman remarries after receiving official notification that her husband has died, but he returns.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-07-10
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The Outsiders
1958-11-26
The Outsiders
Overview: A drama about relations between Japanese immigrants and the indigenous Ainu on Hokkaido, the most northerly island of Japan. From a novel by Taijun Takeda.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-26
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憧れの星座
1953-11-22
憧れの星座
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Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-11-22
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Karisome no kuchibeni
1934-11-22
Karisome no kuchibeni
Overview: A Japanese version of the musical comedy "Yes, Mr. Brown"
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1934-11-22
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Curry Rice
1962-11-23
Curry Rice
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-23
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Hymn
1972-12-29
Hymn
Overview: The story tells of the adoration of Sasuke for his mistress, the blind samisen-teacher Shunkin, who treats him imperiously and subjects him to cruel beatings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-12-29
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聟入り豪華船
1947-01-14
聟入り豪華船
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-01-14
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Rape and Death of a Housewife
1978-07-08
Rape and Death of a Housewife
Overview: Three young boys drunkenly rape a woman named Emiko, the wife of a man they've developed a friendship with. She dies of heart failure during the attack. Her chicken farmer husband, incapable of dealing with her death tends to her corpse as though it were still alive completely unable to accept her demise.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-07-08
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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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His Scarlet Cloak
1958-09-23
His Scarlet Cloak
Overview: The humorous tale of Jimbei, a miller, and his wife Osen who live in complete happiness. But Osen's beauty attracts numerous would-be lovers among whom is the local governor, a timid creature, who is dominated by his high-born and beautiful wife, who dresses in a scarlet battle-tunic, a sign of his family's military merit around which he fabricates fantastic tales of his prowess in war. During the traditional festival when the villagers are released from observance of all social customs and restrictions, it is permissible for any man to attempt win the favors of the one he loves. However, the timid but romantic governor goes to the length of having the miller arrested to clear the way for his seduction of Osen. But Osen fights off his advances with an old hunting gun and dashes out of the mill. Jimbei, meanwhile, has escaped from jail and dashes home to finds the governor in his bed. Convinced that his wife has been violated, he decides to take an eye for an eye.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-09-23
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Till We Meet Again
1950-03-21
Till We Meet Again
Overview: Saburo and Keiko fall in love with each other but the tide of war separates them.
Genres: Romance War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-03-21
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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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Tower of Lilies
1953-01-09
Tower of Lilies
Overview: A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-01-09
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Detective Duel
1958-08-06
Detective Duel
Overview: A friendly rivalry turns into romance for Yukiko, an elite female detective, and a handsome private eye named Mitamura while both are investigating the missing person's case from a wealthy family.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-08-06
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The Naked Town
1937-05-13
The Naked Town
Overview: A 1937 Japanese language film directed by Tomu Uchida, starring Ryo Akaboshi, Mitsuru Date and Hisao Furutani.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-05-13
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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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Stray Dog
1949-10-17
Stray Dog
Overview: A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-10-17
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Tale of Japanese Burglars
1965-05-01
Tale of Japanese Burglars
Overview: Gisuke Hayashida is an illegal dentist during the day and a burglar by night. One night during a burglary he witnesses a train derailment. Some communists are found guilty of causing the incident, but he knows it wasn't them. He can save innocent people but for that he must confess his own crime.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-05-01
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Five Tokyo Men
1945-12-27
Five Tokyo Men
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-12-27
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The Song of the Cart
1959-02-11
The Song of the Cart
Overview: A lifetime story of a woman who stubbornly lives in a poor mountain village in post-war Japan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-11
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The Navy
1963-08-13
The Navy
Overview: A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-13
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Chained Bitch
1965-10-15
Chained Bitch
Overview: Japanese prison exploitation movie. Part 1 of the 'Onna bangaichi' series
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-10-15
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Wakai hito-tachi
1954-11-08
Wakai hito-tachi
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-08
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悲劇の将軍 山下奉文
1953-04-29
悲劇の将軍 山下奉文
Overview: When Japan entered into the great tragedy that was unforgettable, the general general of the history of the Ming Dynasty, hokudai Yamashita, left the Malay front and occupied Singapore at once, and was praised as a "Malay tiger." However, the situation in Japan changed steadily by the failure of Sai pan from the GA Talca translation.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-04-29
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