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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 26, 1921
Deathday: January 26, 2011
Popularity:
1938-07-01
Overview: 1938 Theater of Life adaptation.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-07-01
Popularity:
1958-04-30
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
Popularity:
1951-03-31
Overview: Jidai-geki about the life of Yasubei Nakayama, a famous ronin who did participate in the revenge against Lord Kira Yoshinaka as detailed in Japan's famous epic Chushingura
Genres: History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-03-31
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1952-04-03
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-04-03
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1952-03-14
Overview: Obscure Japanese movie by director Kyotaro Namiki
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-03-14
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1949-09-11
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-09-11
Popularity:
1950-12-31
Overview: A film about the rivalry and friendship between firefighter Chоji and sumo wrestler Sokichi Fudoyama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-12-31
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1957-10-22
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
Popularity:
1958-01-03
Overview: An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-03
Popularity:
1957-11-05
Overview: The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life. However, his days of happiness are overshadowed by an upcoming duel with his fateful enemy Miyamoto Musashi.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-11-05
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1954-06-30
Overview: Makino Masahiro film starring Okada Mariko
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-30
Popularity:
1944-05-25
Overview: Shinpachi Morimura, who was born in a fusuma craftsman's house, wants to join the Japanese navy. However, his father wants him to continue in the family business and refuses to accept it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1944-05-25
Popularity:
1954-02-03
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-02-03
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1954-01-15
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-15
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1952-06-26
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-06-26
Popularity:
1952-06-19
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-06-19
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1952-11-29
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-11-29
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1956-11-20
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-20
Popularity:
1955-04-10
Overview: In the town of Yumoto, Asakichi, a left-arm-less gambler who had been winning at the gambling hall, was attracted by the sound of a faintly heard storyteller, Saman, and left his seat. Asakichi was fascinated by the voice of Oyasu, who sounded exactly like his wife Ochiyo, who had died three years earlier. Asakichi told Oyasu that Ochiyo had fled with him to his home town of Omigawa just before he was deposed by the samurai Shingo Inaba, but that he had put her through a lot of hardship to make her die. Oyasu's husband Tokujiro was a palace carpenter in Edo, but his skills were damaged and he came to take a cure. Asakichi heard about Oyasu's story and offered him money, and Tokujiro's arm was almost completely healed by Oyasu's nursing care.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-10
Popularity:
1958-09-23
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
Popularity:
1952-12-04
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-12-04
Popularity:
1954-11-15
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-15
Popularity:
1951-02-10
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-02-10
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1962-12-01
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
Popularity:
1956-02-18
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-18
Popularity:
1962-02-07
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-07
Popularity:
1938-11-17
Overview: Forty-seven Ronin of the Ako clan are waiting for the right moment to avenge the insult and death of their master. The film tells the story of one of them named Akagaki Genzo.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-11-17
Popularity:
1937-07-14
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: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-07-14
Popularity:
1957-10-08
Overview: Gombei is Nameless, a wanderer who is skilled with a sword and has a great sense of humor, who tries to save the good people of the Kiso Valley, he gets into a fight with local bad bosses who behave badly on the Tokaido road in the Kiso Valley.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-08
Popularity:
1957-01-22
Overview: Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-22
Popularity:
1958-03-25
Overview: A Golden Age drama depicting the exploits of passionate patriot Uotaro Toge in the midst of a mysterious standoff over the Secret Book of Aoi, which will determine the rise or fall of the 350,000-koku Mito clan, and showcasing swashbuckling swordsmanship.
Genres: Drama Thriller History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-25
Popularity:
1951-06-15
Overview: A man with two identical faces challenges the wicked and lawless escaped prisoner to an unsuitable battle, intertwining with the chilling image of the emergency line.
Genres: Crime Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-06-15
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1960-06-29
Overview: Saotome Mondonosuke pursues the culprit who placed a malicious curse upon Shogun Tsunekichi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-29
Popularity:
1954-06-29
Overview: Kunisada Tadaharu, a peasant of Kunisada Village in Joshu Sai County, could not stand the bad government and poor harvest of Takebe Genhan, the governor of the time. entered the world of As he played more and more games at the gambling hall, he became feared as "Chuji the gambling robber", and became a boss who had a share of Inui such as Nikko's Enzo and Shimizu's Kentetsu. However, due to a disagreement, he killed his benefactor Isaburo Boss, and was abandoned by Yasugoro and was chased. However, Chuji cleverly took advantage of the peasant uprising, shut himself up on Mt. Akagi, opened a gambling hall, and was touted as the greatest boss in the Kanto region. The magistrate, who learned of the close relationship between the peasants and Chuji, finally arranged for Chuji to go on a trip. Chuji, who doesn't know that he was weighed, gleefully descends the mountain, but...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-29
Popularity:
1960-09-03
Overview: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-03
Popularity:
1945-07-12
Overview: 1945 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-07-12
Popularity:
1961-03-05
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
Popularity:
1951-11-22
Overview: During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-22
Popularity:
1956-01-03
Overview: Detective Tarao goes undercover to battle an evil gun smuggling business.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-03
Popularity:
1961-12-24
Overview: Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-24
Popularity:
1956-08-14
Overview: 1956 Japanese film, originally released in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-14
Popularity:
1959-03-17
Overview: A young woman tries to keep her family together after her father disowns her sister.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-17
Popularity:
1955-04-24
Overview: A spectacular comedy with a star-studded cast that depicts unusual trials and unexpected verdicts regarding the five deadly sins: the crime of beauty, the crime of a terrifying wife, the crime of taking the wrong course, the crime of seducing, and the crime of killing with laughter.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-24
Popularity:
1941-06-18
Overview: 1941 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-06-18
Popularity:
1957-08-11
Overview: This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-11
Popularity:
1957-12-28
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
Popularity:
1962-08-04
Overview: A man challenges a territorial fight between gangs.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-04
Popularity:
1963-12-11
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
Popularity:
1957-11-17
Overview: Toyama Kinshiro, a commissioner from northern Edo, goes undercover to unravel the mystery behind a series of murders. Kinshiro, played by Kataoka Chiezo, is most famous for the cherry blossom tattoos on his shoulder which he reveals at the moment of judgement.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-11-17
Popularity:
1961-03-28
Overview: Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
Popularity:
1960-07-10
Overview: The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-07-10
Popularity:
1953-08-10
Overview: Fifth delivery in the Tarao Bannai series, following the "master detective with seven faces" who uses his signature disguise to solve crimes with a double-barreled pistol.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-08-10
Popularity:
1961-05-11
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-11
Popularity:
1968-01-27
Overview: When the Shogun Tokugawa III is in bed with a girl, she turns into a monster. The court believes she is Ninja Magic, used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir. Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in and exposes the Ninja, even discovering their leader, a beautiful young girl named Kagiroi. Guessing that she is the daughter of some ousted daimyo anxious to get back into favor, he is about to unmask her when he is taken prisoner...
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-01-27
Popularity:
1938-03-31
Overview: The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and the public, wait for an opportunity to avenge their master and his family.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-03-31
Popularity:
1960-01-03
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
Popularity:
1963-01-27
Overview: The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan's version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo era Japan.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-27
Popularity:
1960-09-03
Overview: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-03
Popularity:
1960-10-16
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
Popularity:
1962-10-12
Overview: Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
Genres: Crime Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-12
Popularity:
1958-11-11
Overview: Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were collected as a tax to the shogun. The guard of Nijo castle Asaka Keinosuke, disguised as a komuso monk, proceeds to investigate the theft, traces of thieves lead to Edo, where Asaka goes.
Genres: Drama Crime Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-11
Popularity:
1957-01-03
Overview: An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.
Genres: Drama Crime History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-03
Popularity:
1960-12-27
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
Popularity:
1956-10-17
Overview:
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-17
Popularity:
1959-08-09
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
Popularity:
1959-02-10
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-10
Popularity:
1960-02-14
Overview: A young lord lives against the will of his father Lord Tokugawa.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-14
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1955-01-21
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-21
Popularity:
1951-08-10
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-08-10
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1955-04-26
Overview:
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-26
Popularity:
1950-04-14
Overview:
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-04-14
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1950-04-23
Overview:
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-04-23
Popularity:
1952-11-27
Overview:
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-11-27
Popularity:
1950-12-02
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-12-02
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1940-05-15
Overview: History film directed by Tomu Uchida.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1940-05-15
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1946-04-25
Overview: Tadashi Imai 1946 movie
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-04-25
Popularity:
1960-01-09
Overview: Part of the Bored Hatamoto series. The most popular samurai in Edo, Saotome Mondonosuke, known to most as the "Bored Hatamoto" is the only one who can save the shogunate from the dastardly plot to take over the country.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-09
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