Jūrō Sasa
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 16, 1930
Deathday: January 11, 1986
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Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
1959-12-26
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
Overview: Masuo and Sazae are enjoying their newlywed life in their new house, even though they are in company housing. Masuo's colleague is invited to thank him for the newlyweds, but Masuo has been told by Managing Director Hanamura to go on a business trip to Kansai. Before long, Masuo contacted Sazae to come to Osaka.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-26
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Sazae's Engagement Trip
1958-08-26
Sazae's Engagement Trip
Overview: An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in TohoScope.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-08-26
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Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph
1966-03-12
Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph
Overview: Yukiko is on her way to meet Boss Gunji. Judging by her appearance, no one would suspect that this beautiful young woman, sitting quietly in a suburban train, is the only woman able to beat the best professional players in Japan; or that she is wearing the tattoo of the man that loved her and died for her...
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-03-12
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Hotsprings Holiday
1968-02-14
Hotsprings Holiday
Overview: Two rival groups of gangsters vie for control of a tiny port town in northern Japan. Daisuke, a member of the older of the two gangs, and Kosuke, a hoodlum in the newer gang, both fall in love with the daughter of an inn proprietor, even though she evinces more interest in improving the town than in their romantic advances. Eventually, the two hoodlums come to respect her efforts and decide to join forces in ridding the town of all gangsters. The two men succeed in restoring peace to the town and, rejected by the innkeeper's daughter, they leave town as friends.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-02-14
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Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo
1961-07-12
Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo
Overview: Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-12
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Murder Unincorporated
1965-08-25
Murder Unincorporated
Overview: When the mysterious “Joe of Spades” (Jo Shishido) executes one of the bosses of a powerful syndicate, his colleagues, fearing for their own lives, call on the services of assassin agency Murder Unincorporated to take care of the problem. This unique entry showcases some of the most peculiar killing tactics to ever hit Japanese cinema!
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-25
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The Paper Crane
1962-12-01
The Paper Crane
Overview: A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con artists.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
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The Little Hero
1970-09-23
The Little Hero
Overview: A five year old boy leaves his mother and grandparents to see his father who has gone to work in Osaka.
Genres: Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-09-23
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風来忍法帖
1965-05-16
風来忍法帖
Overview: The first of two films based on the novel by Futaro Yamada.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-05-16
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風来忍法帖 八方破れ
1968-05-08
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
Overview: The second of two films based on the novel by Futaro Yamada.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-05-08
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A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
1963-05-29
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
Overview: The shogun's vassal Harima Aoyama and a chamber maid are in love with each other, but they cannot be together due to a difference of their status. Soon, an offer of marriage is brought to Harima. Trying to test his love, Okiku breaks one of the plates of the family treasure of the Aoyama family, but Harima doesn't notice. However, someone surrounding her witnesses the moment Okiku breaks the plate on purpose.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-05-29
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Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
1960-06-01
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Overview: The exciting story of Jirocho and his yakuza gang that controlled the area of the Tokaido during the latter days of the samurai era. Awesome fighting from Katsu Shintaro as One-Eyed Ishimatsu highlights this great tale taken from Japanese history!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-01
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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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Yôki na tono-sama
1962-12-15
Yôki na tono-sama
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-15
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A Laughable Journey
1964-02-01
A Laughable Journey
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-01
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Dai Nihon hattari-den
1965-01-15
Dai Nihon hattari-den
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-15
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