Ken Mishima
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Birthday: January 02, 1922
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Cell No. 8
1956-01-15
Cell No. 8
Overview: A man and a woman meet through a strange fate. This unique melodrama depicts the course of their budding love in a corner of the big city.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-15
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Man Who Causes a Storm
1957-12-28
Man Who Causes a Storm
Overview: Shoichi Kokubun (Yujiro Ishihara) is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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Hell Worms
1979-12-01
Hell Worms
Overview: A group of bandits flee to the mountains after killing an evil moneylender. Remake of Hiroshi Inagaki's Jigoku no mushi (1938).
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-12-01
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Flesh Smuggling
1956-10-09
Flesh Smuggling
Overview: A true semi-documentary drama depicting a record of a sheriff's challenge to the vivid evil of a sailor who embarked on a single underworld to uncover the crime of an inhumane international prostitution organization called "Japanese women's smuggling."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-09
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甲武信嶽傳奇
1956-08-22
甲武信嶽傳奇
Overview: 1956 Japanese film, originally released in three parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
1958-04-29
Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
Overview: "Tomorrow is Another Day" tells the story of three brothers who struggle to shake free of the father's ties to the yakuza underworld. A star vehicle for the popular singer/actor Yūjirō Ishihara.
Genres: Crime Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-29
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Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
1961-10-22
Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
Overview: This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samurai named Matashichiro. This spaghetti western style action swordplay film is exciting and dynamic from start to finish! One-eyed master of martial arts, Yagyu Jubei visits Akizuki Village and meets with his former teacher Akizuki Hayato-no-Kami. Jubei is shocked to see Hayato's sickly appearance. An evil gang has plotted to murder Hayato, but a deadly Yagyu blade will unleash a rain of blood and disperse the evil plot! The breathtaking climax in a huge ravine called Okamidani is the ultimiate pay-off. Jubei confronts several hundred riflemen and warriors in a bloody battle to the death.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-22
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Gōdatsu sareta kenjū
1958-08-17
Gōdatsu sareta kenjū
Overview: 1958 Japanese film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-08-17
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Satan's Town
1956-07-11
Satan's Town
Overview: A yakuza boss and his right-hand, Hawasaki, escape from prison. the film concentrates on their relationship, emphasizing loyalty and thier eventual betrayal, enroute they get involved in money trafficking, a cop killing and horse racing scams before the inevitable tragic ending. A patch-work production.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-11
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Pure Emotions of the Sea
1956-06-28
Pure Emotions of the Sea
Overview: A romantic adventure tale about a young guy working on a whale-hunting vessel and his love for a childhood sweetheart.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-28
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Destroyer Yukikaze
1964-02-16
Destroyer Yukikaze
Overview: Yutaro Kida, a worker at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal, volunteers for the navy but finds himself a cook's mate in the galley of a gunboat. But his dream is eventually realized when he is transferred to the new and powerful destroyer Yukikaze which he helped to build. When the Pacific War breaks out Yukikaze performs valiantly in the South Pacific, and while on shore leave, Kida meets and falls in love with Yukiko, younger sister of his commander.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-16
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北上川悲歌
1961-05-31
北上川悲歌
Overview: Japanese "kayo" film based on the song by Tsuzuko Sugawara.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-31
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Fearful Witch
1962-12-16
Fearful Witch
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-16
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