Atsushi Watanabe
Biography: Atsushi Watanabe (渡辺 篤 Watanabe Atsushi, 9 April 1898 – 27 February 1977) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than eighty films from 1921 to 1970.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 09, 1898
Deathday: February 27, 1977
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Known For
Seven Samurai
1954-04-26
Seven Samurai
Overview: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-04-26
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A Buddhist Mass for Goemon Ishikawa
1930-07-13
A Buddhist Mass for Goemon Ishikawa
Overview: The adventures of a modern day descendant of a famed Edo era thief are the basis for this short supernatural comedy romp.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1930-07-13
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Ikiru
1952-10-09
Ikiru
Overview: Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-10-09
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The Life of a Horse-Trader
1963-08-14
The Life of a Horse-Trader
Overview: Hokkaido at the end of the Taisho era is Kitami. On the day his wife died of a dystocia, Bakuro Yonetaro fell asleep after being kicked by a sick woman Yuki at a vague shop after violence.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-14
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Yojimbo
1961-04-25
Yojimbo
Overview: A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-25
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The Lower Depths
1957-10-01
The Lower Depths
Overview: Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with landlady Osugi to romance her younger sister, Okayo, Osugi extracts her revenge by revealing her infidelity to her jealous husband.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-01
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Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: nazo no sango yashiki
1962-01-23
Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: nazo no sango yashiki
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-23
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Samurai Vagabonds
1960-01-15
Samurai Vagabonds
Overview: On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga is plunged into a dispute with Tokugawa Yoshinao that will lead to one of them ascending the throne. This is an exciting and informative film that brings the brilliant history of Japan to the surface in a new light.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-15
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Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru
1962-11-18
Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-18
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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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One Wonderful Sunday
1947-07-01
One Wonderful Sunday
Overview: Yuzo and his fiancée Masako spend their Sunday afternoon together, trying to have a good time on just thirty-five yen. They manage to have many small adventures, especially because Masako's optimism and belief in dreams is able to lift Yuzo from his realistic despair.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-07-01
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Warm Current
1966-04-29
Warm Current
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-04-29
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Tokkan ekichô
1945-03-29
Tokkan ekichô
Overview: Based on the comic by Ichio Matsushita
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-03-29
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Okashina yatsu
1963-11-01
Okashina yatsu
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-11-01
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旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
1956-07-12
旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
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Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-12
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The Scarlet Camellia
1964-11-21
The Scarlet Camellia
Overview: A young woman begins murdering all those responsible for her ailing father's condition. Because the girl is so outwardly sweet and innocent, the detective looking into the deaths does not suspect her.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-11-21
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旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
1955-12-28
旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Overview: 1955 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-28
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Karakuri musume
1927-06-15
Karakuri musume
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1927-06-15
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Riku no ôja
1928-11-10
Riku no ôja
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1928-11-10
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Karabotan
1926-08-30
Karabotan
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1926-08-30
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Junange
1926-12-12
Junange
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1926-12-12
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Ghost of the 53 Stations
1960-08-07
Ghost of the 53 Stations
Overview: Kota and Kosuke, from the Hikyaku-ya shop in Edo, went to Kyoto. Contrary to their carefree appearance, they carry a secret letter concerning the Aoba clan from Kyoto. A samurai who calls himself Okuma Danemon joins them on their journey, and soon people begin to appear one after another, seeking to get a secret letter...
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-07
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The Neighbour's Wife and Mine
1931-08-01
The Neighbour's Wife and Mine
Overview: A playwright moves to a rural neighborhood to avoid the distractions of the city, but he discovers there are plenty of ways to get sidetracked in his new home, too.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1931-08-01
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Sanada Ten Braves
1954-01-12
Sanada Ten Braves
Overview: 1954 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-12
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Enoken roppa no yajikita bugiugi dōchū
1950-07-09
Enoken roppa no yajikita bugiugi dōchū
Overview: 1950 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-07-09
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Me o tsubutte tsuppashire
1962-06-03
Me o tsubutte tsuppashire
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-03
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Pig and Goldfish
1962-06-20
Pig and Goldfish
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-20
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Song of Love
1967-04-29
Song of Love
Overview: The life in a small village in Shikoku and the love story between two young people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-29
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Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen
1951-07-31
Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen
Overview: 1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-07-31
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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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Lofty Ambitions
1957-02-12
Lofty Ambitions
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-12
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Fighting Friends
1929-07-05
Fighting Friends
Overview: Two friends accidentally run into a young, homeless woman, so they take her in.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1929-07-05
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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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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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大当り男一代
1956-01-22
大当り男一代
Overview: Shinzō, the heir of the prominent Edo lumber dealer Yamashiroya, left home when his stubborn father, Chōzaemon, dismissed his lover, the maid Oyasu. Shinzō and Oyasu set up a household near a soba shop in Fukagawa, but Shinzō struggled financially, turning to gambling and fighting, while Oyasu worked as a tea server in a theater, constantly harassed by a small-time gangster, Rikichi, for cigarette money. The only ones concerned about Shinzō and Oyasu were Shinzō’s sister, Omitu, and her dance teacher, Oyoshi. Later, Shinzō managed to get a job at another lumber dealer, but after a conflict with the detective Hansuke, who was also infatuated with Oyasu, Shinzō accidentally dropped lumber into the river and was fired. Unaware that Oyasu had borrowed money from a bar to repay the lumber dealer, Shinzō left to earn money in the Mito clan's crew quarters and ended up rescuing Rikichi from a dice game trouble.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-22
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流轉
1956-04-25
流轉
Overview: In the eleventh year of the Tempō era, the Kawarazaki-za theater in Edo buzzed with excitement for a new production of "Kanjinchō" by Naritaya, featuring music by the master Kineya Rokusaburō. However, Naritaya's requests to change some of Rokusaburō's most painstakingly crafted parts of the composition angered his disciple, Shinjirō, leading to a conflict and Shinjirō's abandonment of the shamisen. One day, Shinjirō was captivated by the mysteriously beautiful dance of Oaki, a traveling performer's daughter, who seemed to be channeling her art into a form of revenge.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-04-25
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紺屋高尾
1952-12-04
紺屋高尾
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-12-04
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My Daughter's Only Wish
1939-03-14
My Daughter's Only Wish
Overview: My Daughter's Only Wish tells the story of a poorly paid and clumsy office clerk, played with much comedic talent by Atsushi Watanabe. His biggest problem: His daughter Hideko is too clever and is expected by her teachers to enter the school for higher girls after graduating from primary school. But how is our poor clerk supposed to pay the school fees? How does poor Hideko feel about the situation? How can they cope with the envious colleagues who have less brighter daughters? And - an important question for Hideko's mother - what will the neighbours think? What's the point about getting a good education for girls anyway?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1939-03-14
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Nippon no obaachan
1962-01-03
Nippon no obaachan
Overview: Two obaachans become fast friends listening to music in front of a record store. They both boast about their loving sons but in reality, one had just escaped a retirement home and the other was looking for an escape from her son and daughter-in-law. With nowhere to go, the two wander around, befriending a cosmetics salesman and a kind waitress who give them beer. This biting social satire starring two memorable grandmothers, scripted by Yôko Mizuki, picked up on Japan’s aging population problem far ahead of its time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-03
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疾風愛憎峠
1954-03-10
疾風愛憎峠
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-10
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悪魔の顔
1957-07-09
悪魔の顔
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-09
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右門捕物帖 片眼狼
1951-01-08
右門捕物帖 片眼狼
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-01-08
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One Step to Happiness
1958-11-11
One Step to Happiness
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-11
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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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Odoroki ikka
1949-12-13
Odoroki ikka
Overview: 1949 Japanese film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-12-13
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Kaze no ko
1949-02-22
Kaze no ko
Overview: 1949 drama film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-02-22
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Marching On
1930-03-07
Marching On
Overview: A farmer’s boy, obsessed with his balsa-and-paper flying models and with dreams of real aircraft, develops a friendship with the daughter of the local squire, who introduces the lad to her pilot brother and his flying officer friends; through hard work, and despite the handicap of a lowly class status, he eventually succeeds in qualifying as a pilot and joining the air force.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1930-03-07
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The master of the sword dance
1956-02-11
The master of the sword dance
Overview: The film tells the story of a young nobleman who finds himself alone in the midst of turmoil in his 70,000 koku estate, where he is surrounded by his beautiful younger sister Yukihime, who helps him, his beloved Namie and many other family members.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-11
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Red Beard
1965-04-03
Red Beard
Overview: Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-04-03
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Dodes'ka-den
1970-10-31
Dodes'ka-den
Overview: This film follows the daily lives of a group of people barely scraping by in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo. Yet as desperate as their circumstances are, each of them—the homeless father and son envisioning their dream house; the young woman abused by her uncle; the boy who imagines himself a trolley conductor—finds reasons to carry on.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-10-31
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A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride
1960-10-16
A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride
Overview: A village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to have some fun and practice. And here he is attacked by a beautiful thief... A light comedy historical drama.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-16
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I Live in Fear
1955-11-22
I Live in Fear
Overview: Kiichi Nakajima, an elderly foundry owner, is convinced that Japan will be affected by an imminent nuclear war, and resolves to move his family to safety in Brazil. His family decides to have him ruled incompetent and Dr. Harada, a Domestic Court counselor, attempts to arbitrate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-22
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Golden Devil
1948-01-20
Golden Devil
Overview: 1948 adaptation of Golden Devil
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-01-20
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Golden Devil Part 2
1948-02-03
Golden Devil Part 2
Overview: 1948 adaptation of Golden Devil, part 2
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-02-03
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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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Kodakara fūfu
1941-02-26
Kodakara fūfu
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-02-26
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旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
1955-12-25
旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
Overview: In Kyoto, a samurai named Boredom Otoko, Sosuke Saotome, appears and helps a woman being chased by a spy named Genshichi. Unfortunately, the woman is shot and killed. Later, Genshichi explains that the woman was a member of a band of thieves, and because she was let go once, the police officer, Genjuro Mazaki, was demoted to a desk job. Consumed by guilt, Boredom Otoko...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-25
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The Okagura Brothers
1946-10-22
The Okagura Brothers
Overview: 1946 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-10-22
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Bot-chan
1953-06-15
Bot-chan
Overview: 1953 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-15
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Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950-01-22
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
Overview: Three humorous love stories set in rural Japan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-01-22
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娘十八びっくり天国
1952-02-29
娘十八びっくり天国
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-02-29
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大当りパチンコ娘
1952-01-15
大当りパチンコ娘
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-01-15
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Amakara chindōchū
1950-11-11
Amakara chindōchū
Overview: Kotaro Shimoyama, once a government official, loses his job and separates from his wife, Sachie. He now resides with his daughter, Haruko. By chance, he apprehends a criminal and reconnects with his former colleague, Sakamoto, leading him to become a security guard at a film studio. Haruko, secretly a singer, rises to stardom within the same studio. Unbeknownst to each other, they both work there. As the studio faces turmoil, their hidden identities are unveiled...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-11-11
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Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
1961-03-01
Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
Overview: Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-01
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Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
1961-03-19
Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
Overview: This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-19
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Nitōhei monogatari: Shindara kami-sama no maki
1958-04-20
Nitōhei monogatari: Shindara kami-sama no maki
Overview: Fourth sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-20
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Nitōhei monogatari: Aa senyū no maki
1958-12-28
Nitōhei monogatari: Aa senyū no maki
Overview: Fifth sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-28
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Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki
1961-01-15
Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki
Overview: Second "Pfc. Story" sequel and the ninth and final sequel to "Story of Second Class Private", the only one in both series not directed by Seiichi Fukuda.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-15
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Achako's Notebook of Youth: Tokyo
1952-08-28
Achako's Notebook of Youth: Tokyo
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-08-28
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Enoken the Hero
1950-10-15
Enoken the Hero
Overview: Set in the Sengoku period, Tokugawa vassal Yakurota (Kenichi Enomoto) helps the older sister and twin sister of the Matsudaira family who are in love with his best friend Iori while also resolving the conflict between the Tokugawa and Oda Nobunaga.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-10-15
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This Happy Life
1944-01-27
This Happy Life
Overview: A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1944-01-27
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.3
1954-12-22
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.3
Overview: Third film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-22
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旗本退屈男 どくろ屋敷
1954-01-03
旗本退屈男 どくろ屋敷
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-03
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旗本退屈男 謎の紅蓮塔
1957-01-15
旗本退屈男 謎の紅蓮塔
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-15
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Shadow Over Fuji
1957-10-29
Shadow Over Fuji
Overview: The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-29
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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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The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday
1941-01-09
The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday
Overview:
Genres: Mystery History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-01-09
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The Way of Drama
1944-05-11
The Way of Drama
Overview: The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1944-05-11
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Runway to Hell
1960-05-03
Runway to Hell
Overview: When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-03
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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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The Cock Crows Twice
1954-11-30
The Cock Crows Twice
Overview: Three young women make a suicide pact, but they grow to have a better understanding of themselves.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-30
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Todoroki Sensei
1947-03-18
Todoroki Sensei
Overview: Based on the comic by Kaoru Akiyoshi
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-03-18
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Konishi Junsa
1922-10-28
Konishi Junsa
Overview:
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1922-10-28
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The Adorable Trio
1957-12-28
The Adorable Trio
Overview: Japanese romantic comedy film.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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The Mansion of Intrigue
1957-12-28
The Mansion of Intrigue
Overview: A swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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Trapped, the Crimson Bat
1969-06-21
Trapped, the Crimson Bat
Overview: Oichi may have met her match as she vies against the evil beauty that has set her sights on destroying her. She must face numerous other challenges before confronting her greatest rival. While longing to live and love like other women, she realizes that she can never have a normal life, her sword which she holds on to like a security blanket will always come between her and such a life...
Genres: Adventure Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-06-21
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The Acrobats of Death
1959-01-09
The Acrobats of Death
Overview: Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogunate, pursues the mystery of a deadly aerial weapon that is responsible for the multiple deaths in town.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-09
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Quick Change Tanuki Palace
1954-12-29
Quick Change Tanuki Palace
Overview: This is a paradise of dream and illusion, a country of Raccoon Dogs. The Bat Tribe lives in a neighboring country took a young prince of Raccoon Dogs as a hostage, and try to take a Buddhist saint from the temple by force.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-29
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Couple on the Move
1928-09-28
Couple on the Move
Overview: When a woman unfairly suspects her husband of flirting with a shop assistant, she decides to flirt with their landlord to get revenge. Considered to be a lost film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1928-09-28
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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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Room for Let
1959-06-02
Room for Let
Overview: When Yumiko Tsuyama, a potter by profession, comes inquiring about a room for rent in an old mansion overlooking Osaka, she finds a bizarre collection of characters already living there. The unlikely leader of this menagerie is Yoda Goro, who speaks four languages fluently, is an expert in cabbage rolls, and has written how-to books encompassing every aspect of human existence.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-06-02
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Iemitsu and Hikoza
1941-03-26
Iemitsu and Hikoza
Overview: A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing somewhat against type).
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-03-26
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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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Hearts A-Flutter
1957-12-15
Hearts A-Flutter
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-15
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The Cave of the Vampire Bats
1961-08-01
The Cave of the Vampire Bats
Overview: A maiden is murdered by a mysterious ninja, unfortunately two young ladies witness this, good thing the bored Lord is walking by, he saved the girls but was too late to save the maiden, quickly he finds himself mixed up in a mystery of murdered maidens, an unknown ninja clan, attempted assassinations towards himself and a cursed vampire bat cave, can the bored Lord solve this puzzle before maidens lose their lives?
Genres: Mystery Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-01
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The Irresponsible Fool
1964-04-29
The Irresponsible Fool
Overview: Picked up and raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea, Yasukichi's only trait is his innate mischievousness. However, because his love for his hometown is exceptionally stronger than anybody's, he is trying everything he can to somehow help the inhabitants of the island which are going through a recession. He saddles himself with a debt to bring a cheap band onto the island and tries to market the underwater sightseeing ship on the island without regards for the Marine Act.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-04-29
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Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji
1955-02-27
Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji
Overview: Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpachi – and the various people they meet on their journey, including a policeman in pursuit of a thief, a young child and a woman who is to be sold into prostitution.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-02-27
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Reijin
1930-04-26
Reijin
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1930-04-26
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Diary of a Wandering Lord
1959-01-03
Diary of a Wandering Lord
Overview: Two thrill seeking young lords sneak out of their castles and travel under the disguise of townsmen.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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These Foolish Times
1947-10-12
These Foolish Times
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-10-12
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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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Ushidure Express
1937-11-03
Ushidure Express
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-11-03
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Let's Have A Dream
1967-01-02
Let's Have A Dream
Overview: A Japanese stage actor in Yokohama is terminally ill, and is determined to end his life, but doesn’t know to have inherited a large sum of money from Switzerland.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-01-02
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Lords of Oppression
1957-03-13
Lords of Oppression
Overview: Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-03-13
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Lords of Oppression 2
1957-03-27
Lords of Oppression 2
Overview: Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-03-27
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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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The Fighting Magistrate
1955-03-28
The Fighting Magistrate
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-03-28
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The Roar of The Lion
1955-11-08
The Roar of The Lion
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Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-08
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Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord
1954-09-29
Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord
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Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-09-29
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Typhoon
1956-12-19
Typhoon
Overview: A group of shady politicians want to make money after a typhoon by claiming the schoolhouse has been destroyed and then cashing in on building a new one.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-19
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Kaihin no joô
1927-09-30
Kaihin no joô
Overview: Comedy by Kiyohiko Ushihara. Once a full-length feature film, now only 14 minutes remain.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1927-09-30
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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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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
1954-05-31
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
Overview: The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-05-31
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Women's Doctor
1964-07-18
Women's Doctor
Overview: Life of a bachelor gynecologist in a hospital for women.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-07-18
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