Omenosuke Ichikawa
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 17, 1912
Deathday: May 06, 1992
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Known For
The Young Avenger
1957-05-07
The Young Avenger
Overview: Akitaro Orizuru, who set out on a journey to avenge his father's death in the darkness, returned to Itako, his hometown, where the Ayame Festival was approaching, for the first time in five years. His late father's brother, Sutezo, who took off his waraji, runs a small prostitute with only one child, Sutematsu. In addition, only Shigezaburo, who left a mark in the middle wind, was ill-mannered by Inomatsu. Akitaro was accompanied by a daughter named Omitsu on the way to here, but she was Ura's younger sister who works at Fujikura's house, and the villagers worked on the fifty cars to meet her critically ill father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-07
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Stories about Jirocho: Ishimatsu and Oiwake Sangoro
1957-10-23
Stories about Jirocho: Ishimatsu and Oiwake Sangoro
Overview: Ishimatsu is strong in fights, but weak in relationships with women and enjoys great popularity among them, and we see how an exciting historical drama about love, enmity and friendship is played out.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-23
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Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth
1952-01-03
Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth
Overview: Period film about the legendary detective Umon
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-01-03
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The Flower That Crossed the Mountain
1949-09-11
The Flower That Crossed the Mountain
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-09-11
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越後獅子祭
1960-02-26
越後獅子祭
Overview: 1960 version of Lion Festival of Echigo
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-26
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Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
1951-11-16
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-16
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Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
1951-11-30
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Overview: film directed by Tai Katô
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-30
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Love Under the Crucifix
1962-06-03
Love Under the Crucifix
Overview: The basic story in Love under the Crucifix is about Ogin, daughter of a tea master, who are both Christians in feudal Japan. Ogin falls in love with a feudal prince, also a Christian who is already married, and that creates problems. Further, when the Shogun bans Christianity, the situation worsens.
Genres: Romance Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-03
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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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The Three Magicians
1960-01-21
The Three Magicians
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Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-21
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The Beloved Imposters
1958-11-11
The Beloved Imposters
Overview: 1958 Mito Kumon movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-11
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お役者変化
1954-01-09
お役者変化
Overview: During the Genroku era, Azusa Gennosuke, renowned in Nara as a top swordsman and a scholar, crossed swords with the Magistrate Kurobane Yatayu, who tried to force himself on Gennosuke's beloved foster-sister, Kikuno. As a result, Gennosuke's younger brother, Shichisaburo, was killed. Separated from his mother, Gennosuke found himself on the run from the officials.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-09
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Denshichi Torimonocho: Senryo Human Skin
1954-04-07
Denshichi Torimonocho: Senryo Human Skin
Overview: In the era of the twelfth Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyoshi, a notorious bandit known as "Shippu" (or "Swift Wind") emerged in Edo. Shippu would send a warning message called the "Thief's Summons" before striking, yet despite the magistrate's desperate search efforts, they couldn't find any leads. One day, a summons was shot into the residence of Ono Ryusai, who was leading a peaceful retirement life with his two concubines, O-Ran and O-Koshi. With the summons, various individuals including O-Ran's brother Itami Shigoshiro, the master of the Muso-ryu dojo, vigilante Mankichiro, rope expert Gohei, and Den'ichi from Kuromon Town were assigned to monitor the situation. However, while they were distracted by a neighboring fire, a chest containing a thousand ryo was stolen, and O-Koshi was killed.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-04-07
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Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
1952-09-07
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Overview: Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-09-07
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Gate of Hell
1953-10-30
Gate of Hell
Overview: Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-10-30
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Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
1951-10-12
Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Overview: Japanese film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-10-12
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Assassination
1964-07-04
Assassination
Overview: Assassination begins with the events of 1853 when "four black ships" anchored at Edo Bay, sparking civil unrest and the major political manoeuvring that saw the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At a time when assassination had become a disturbing political tool, Shinoda's film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa, an ambitious, masterless samurai whose allegiances drift dangerously between the Shogunate and the Emperor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-07-04
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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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Samurai from Nowhere
1964-05-20
Samurai from Nowhere
Overview: Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money. Tae is the daughter of the clan's chief counselor who married the low-ranking Ihei to avoid becoming the clan lord's mistress. Into the mix comes Oba Gunjuro (Tetsurō Tamba), a mysterious ronin who will do anything for money. This leads to a fitting climax as the forces of hate and love converge while the couple attempt to break through the border!
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-20
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Samurai from Somewhere
1964-12-07
Samurai from Somewhere
Overview: Young Lord Takenaka stands to succeed his father until a series of violent actions lead his retainers to think that he has gone mad with blood-lust. Never offering any explanation, he continues his seemingly unprovoked attacks until he is sent away from his domain.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-07
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Gyakushû Orochimaru
1955-01-29
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Overview: An early fantasy film starring Tomisaburô Wakayama.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-29
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Regina e o Dragão de Ouro
1974-02-11
Regina e o Dragão de Ouro
Overview:
Genres: Family Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1974-02-11
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A Gang of Five
1955-01-15
A Gang of Five
Overview: A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-15
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The Image of Mother
1963-12-24
The Image of Mother
Overview: A resolute young man searching for his mother, whom he was separated from as a child, defies a family who mistreat the poor and homeless.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-24
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The Princess Sen
1954-10-20
The Princess Sen
Overview: During the Warring States era of early 17th century Japan, teenage princess Sen is besieged with other members of her family in Osaka Castle, by a rival force led by her grandfather.
Genres: History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-10-20
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Rashōmon
1941-05-08
Rashōmon
Overview: A 1941 Japanese film directed by Shinzo Yoshida.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-05-08
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The Red Bat
1958-10-07
The Red Bat
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-07
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Second Generation Married Couple
1940-12-15
Second Generation Married Couple
Overview: Second Generation Married Couple
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1940-12-15
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Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
1938-12-31
Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
Overview: Film about Ghost-Cat.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-12-31
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Nage Utasamon niban tegara: Tsuri tenjô no semushi otoko
1954-07-28
Nage Utasamon niban tegara: Tsuri tenjô no semushi otoko
Overview: Second in the Nage Utasamon series
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-07-28
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The Adventures of Chuji
1957-07-01
The Adventures of Chuji
Overview: Chuji Kunisada runs into strange adventures which tests his skill as a samurai as he untangles intrigue and murder against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Akagi.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-01
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