Haruo Tanaka
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Haruo Tanaka (田中 春男 Tanaka Haruo, 25 March 1912 – 21 February 1992) was a Japanese film actor noted for his supporting roles in a career that spanned seven decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article Haruo Tanaka, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 25, 1912
Deathday: March 21, 1992
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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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An Enemy of the People
1946-04-25
An Enemy of the People
Overview: Tadashi Imai 1946 movie
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-04-25
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The Passion of a Woman Teacher
1926-07-14
The Passion of a Woman Teacher
Overview: The curse of a jealous woman destroys lovers on the run. Considered a lost film.
Genres: Romance Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1926-07-14
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Blind Monk Swordsman
1964-06-20
Blind Monk Swordsman
Overview: This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past. The prototype for the later two yakuza priest series with Shintaro Katsu and Tomisaburo Wakayama. Apparently so. And the swordsman motif seems to have been concurrent with Daiei's first ZATOICHI production.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-06-20
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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956-01-03
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Overview: A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful Sasaki Kojiro. Takezo agrees to fight Kojiro in a year's time but rejects Shogun's patronage, choosing instead to live on the edge of a village, raising vegetables. He's followed there by Otsu and later by Akemi, both in love with him. The year ends as Takezo assists the villagers against a band of brigands. He seeks Otsu's forgiveness and accepts her love, then sets off across the water to Ganryu Island for his final contest.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama Romance History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-03
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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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The Undefeated Woman
1958-10-21
The Undefeated Woman
Overview: The Undefeated Woman
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-21
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The Burning Prison
1950-08-12
The Burning Prison
Overview: In Nihonbashi, a fire broke out in the Kodenma-cho prison, and the prisoners were released. With the proviso that if the prisoner does not return within three days, or if he leaves Edo Prefecture, he will be sentenced to death. Prisoner Yakichi went to Matsumoto to see his mother, who was in critical condition. However, Yoriki Matsukura tries to catch Yakichi and bring him to execution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-08-12
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Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger
1958-10-22
Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger
Overview: Tasuke stumbles across Kokichi, a distraught man whom having lost his fiancee to Lord Kawakatsu is ready to commit suicide. Tasuke learns that Kokichi's fiancee, Otoyo, was a chambermaid whom Kawakatsu abducted in order to make her his concubine and Tasuke feels compelled to right this wrong. Meanwhile Kawakatsu is dealing in black-market lumber and receiving kick-backs but unbeknownst to him he is under investigation by Lord Izu, one of the Shogun Elders. Will Tasuke be able to rescue Otoyo from the clutches of Lord Kawakatsu and can Lord Izu put an end to his money hungry evildoings.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-22
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Rogue
1968-10-12
Rogue
Overview: Coal miner Isamu Oba is forced to quit his village and leave his mother and siblings behind. Mining buddy Ichiro accompanies him to Tokyo, and the pair enjoy several "fish-out-of-water" sequences before finding employment at a boxing gym with trainer Sawada and his spunky sister Tomoko. The boys also find part time night jobs as roving minstrels in the club district courtesy of benevolent gang boss Asakawa. Of course, they run afoul of boss Karasawa's cruel gang. Karasawa also has it in for Asakawa, and this indirectly throws a spanner into the works as far as Isamu's burgeoning success as a kickboxer. When Asakawa 's HQ is burned to the ground by Karasawa's men, Asakawa tries to kill Karasawa - which, of course, leads to his own gruesome death. Isamu goes on the rampage with his sword, wiping out Karasawa and men.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-10-12
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Good Morning
1959-05-12
Good Morning
Overview: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of intergenerational relationships, Good Morning tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists. Shot in stunning color and set in a suburb of Tokyo where housewives gossip about the neighbors’ new washing machine and unemployed husbands look for work as door-to-door salesmen, this charming comedy refashions Ozu’s own silent classic I Was Born, But . . . to gently satirize consumerism in postwar Japan.
Genres: Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-05-12
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The Beauty of the Evening Sky
1948-08-03
The Beauty of the Evening Sky
Overview: A platonic love story, the protagonist continues to love the woman he fell in love with when he was a boy for the rest of his life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-08-03
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The Crucified Lovers
1954-11-23
The Crucified Lovers
Overview: When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-23
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The Funeral
1984-11-17
The Funeral
Overview: When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-11-17
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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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No Regrets for Our Youth
1946-10-29
No Regrets for Our Youth
Overview: Over more than a decade, the daughter of a Kyoto Imperial University professor comes of age as she witnesses her father fired for opposing the rise of fascism in Japan and becomes involved with two of his students.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-10-29
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お洒落狂女
1952-04-03
お洒落狂女
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-04-03
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Farewell to Spring
1952-03-28
Farewell to Spring
Overview: Bittersweet shomin-geki drama by Keigo Kimura
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-03-28
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The Devil of Edo
1947-05-06
The Devil of Edo
Overview: Jidai-geki by Ryo Hagiwara
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-05-06
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Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog
1950-11-18
Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog
Overview: Jidai-geki by Kiyoshi Saeki
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-11-18
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The Woman in the Rumor
1954-06-20
The Woman in the Rumor
Overview: Yukiko's fiance learns her mother runs a geisha house and ends their engagement. She despises what her mother does until one of her clients shows interest and starts to woo her.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-20
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Mole Alley
1953-05-07
Mole Alley
Overview: 33-year-old poor writer Ogata was able to endure his miserable life cheerfully thanks to Yoshie, a 19-year-old innocent young wife. After graduating from a girls' school in Hokuriku, she immediately moved to Tokyo to meet and marry Ogata. After neatly writing Ogata's manuscript, he would buy dorayaki as a gratuity and devour it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-05-07
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Heat and Mud
1950-05-01
Heat and Mud
Overview: With one million yen in stolen cash, Kurita plans his escape to Hokkaido with an unwilling bar girl named Katsumi.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-05-01
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Floating Weeds
1959-11-17
Floating Weeds
Overview: When a theater troupe's master visits his old flame, he unintentionally sets off a chain of unexpected events with devastating consequences. A remake of Ozu's own silent film The Story of Floating Weeds (1934).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-17
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Yakuza bayashi
1954-06-30
Yakuza bayashi
Overview: Makino Masahiro film starring Okada Mariko
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-30
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Ôban
1957-03-05
Ôban
Overview: A young country boy leaves his village for Tokyo, where he begins to work as a stock trader. First part (of four) of the film adaptation of Bunroku Shishi's novel, Oban.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-03-05
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Women Doing Time
1966-03-05
Women Doing Time
Overview: Part 2 of the 'Onna bangaichi' series
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-03-05
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Gang and G-Men Part 2
1963-02-24
Gang and G-Men Part 2
Overview: A gang plans to steal twenty billion yen by safecracking tactics; however, they discover that one of the gang members is an infiltrating cop.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-24
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The Body
1962-11-08
The Body
Overview: The sexual experiences of the passionate Sakiko, from her fling with her boss in her first job to her ending up as a prostitute.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-08
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Divorce
1952-05-29
Divorce
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-05-29
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Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
1955-03-01
Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
Overview: In this movie, Sashichi tries to catch a serial killer who kills his victims with shurikens.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-03-01
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Ottamage ningyo monogatari
1962-06-15
Ottamage ningyo monogatari
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-15
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Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
1958-12-07
Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Overview: 1958 Japanese movie
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-07
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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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The Straits of Love and Hate
1937-06-17
The Straits of Love and Hate
Overview: A story of a servant girl whose life is upturned by her doomed love for a spineless young man.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-06-17
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Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
1962-12-23
Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
Overview: Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-23
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Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: First Time
1968-10-30
Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: First Time
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-10-30
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あらくれ荒野
1963-09-11
あらくれ荒野
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-09-11
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Last Days of the Samurai
1957-07-13
Last Days of the Samurai
Overview: Seppuku Day 17 Ako ronins, including Kuranosuke Oishi, who were entrusted to the Hosokawa family, and the events of the two days before are depicted as a tragic romance between one of the ronins, Jurozaemon Isogai, and Omino. An adaptation of Seika Mayama play "Genroku Chusingura, the Last Day of Oishi", which tells about the torments of life and death of samurai living in feudal times.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-13
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Gakusei geisha koi to kenka
1962-09-01
Gakusei geisha koi to kenka
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
1947-02-25
A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
Overview: The debut film of Shin Toho Productions
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-02-25
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Duel in the Storm
1968-08-01
Duel in the Storm
Overview: It is the Taisho era in Japan. A man has quit the Yakuza after five years and returned to Shikoku in order to begin his life anew as a ferryman. His boss, however, became ill and the boat is taken due to unpaid debts to the local thugs. His new life has not begun well and he is determined to rebuild the shattered business. The Yakuza, however, have added the ferry business to the rest of their portfolio of local concerns.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-01
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Kanchō umi no bara
1945-02-22
Kanchō umi no bara
Overview: 1945 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-02-22
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A Boy and Three Mothers
1958-02-18
A Boy and Three Mothers
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-18
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Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
1963-06-30
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Overview: This is one of the many films based on the legend of Chuji Kunisada, a wandering gambler and a defender of the weak in the Edo period. In other words, he was the Japanese Robin Hood. In this film Kunisada (Chiezo Kataoka) arrives to a small town terrorized by an evil gang. He insists that he is not Kunisada, as the word is Kunisada has been executed, but of course the audience know better. Sonny Chiba plays an unusual supporting role as a helpless young man unable to defend himself from the gangsters. He does, however, get to play taiko drums and dance with Junko Fuji (who makes her film debut here). Chiba's father, an old judge who helps Kunisada, is played by Takashi Shimura. The film hardly anything exceptional, but it's a pretty decent jidai geki / yakuza drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-06-30
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Sisters of Gion
1956-05-18
Sisters of Gion
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-05-18
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Once More
1947-04-01
Once More
Overview: A romance with political overtones about the relationship of a sheltered bourgeois woman and a doctor who devotes himself to caring for the poor. Over a ten-year period - from 1936 through the war - they find each other and are separated again by the events of those tumultuous days.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-04-01
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Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
1949-08-23
Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
Overview: Tanuma Kandayuu is a high class samurai of the house of Nabeshima. He finds a lavish board of Go (a Chinese Board game) at Kinbei's store. He recommend Kinbei to offer it to his lord. Kinbei hesitates at first, since he knows the board has a mysterious legend surrounding it; it's believed that for every game played on the board, one death is required.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-08-23
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Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
1966-01-13
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
Overview: Hidejiro is a wandering yakuza with a ‘karashi botan’ (Chinese lion and peony) tattoo. Owing a favor to the Soda Family, he kills the boss of the rival Sakaki Family. When the Soda attacks the Sakaki and double-crosses him, with sword in hand, Hidejiro seeks brutal retribution.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-01-13
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
1964-02-08
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
Overview: The third part of the story about feudal boss Jirocho and his underlings.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-08
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
1963-11-10
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
Overview: Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-11-10
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
1965-08-25
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
Overview: The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-25
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Enoken’s Boxing Generation
1949-02-08
Enoken’s Boxing Generation
Overview: Near the end of the Taisho era (1912-1926), Enokichi, a popular figure in the world of boxing entangled in the Yakuza business.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-02-08
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Hadaka no Machi
1957-07-23
Hadaka no Machi
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-23
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I Believe I Am Being Followed
1945-03-08
I Believe I Am Being Followed
Overview: Follows the Japanese lieutenant of the invading 228th Infantry Regiment Toichi Wakabayashi, who died in the Battle of Hong Kong.
Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-03-08
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The Virgin Who Embraced the Rainbow
1948-12-16
The Virgin Who Embraced the Rainbow
Overview: Akiko Hojo, a nurse at Aisei Catholic Hospital, is spending another public holiday at Kotaro Hidaka's house. Hidaka, who is a poor musician suffers from tuberculosis, feels an unbearable love for Akiko, who takes great care of him during his visits. Because of his worries about his illness he doesn't want Akiko to be as unhappy as he is. Akiko loves Hidaka but there was one question. Is it because one side of Akiko has the essence of a woman living in an era when she's alone? Or, maybe it's because she nods to the reality of life...
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-12-16
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Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
1960-12-27
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
Overview: His skill and courage were the best in Japan! The life story of Jirocho, a man who protected people on the Tokaido Road. The fearless Kinnosuke Nakamura enthusiastically plays the young Jirocho from Shimizu in this chivalrous story.
Genres: Drama Crime History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-27
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Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
1961-06-21
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Overview: He was married to his lover's butterfly and started a new residence. But good things do not last. In his uncle, Uzaemon in Kawashima, Yoshiji Akaji, Yoshimoto's lender, and Kanehira Akagi, the older brother of the former loan of Mishima, played a challenge. It is said to open the ladies' room to the settlement of Wada island. Although Jiro headed to Shigetsugu for arbitration, he was forced to surrender. In such a case, Jiro became chased by Kinpei and others.
Genres: Drama Crime History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-21
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Inferno of Torture
1969-05-02
Inferno of Torture
Overview: Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-02
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Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
1958-03-25
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
Overview: A Japanese artist (Ikebe), who had won the favor of the Cambodian royal family when he rescued their daughter during World War II, returns and falls for the now-grown princess, though neither realizes the other's identity.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-25
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Repast
1951-11-23
Repast
Overview: Michiyo lives in the small place Osaka and is not happy with her marriage; all she does is cook and clean for her husband.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-23
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Ginza Cosmetics
1951-04-14
Ginza Cosmetics
Overview: A luckless geisha struggles to make a living for herself and her young son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-04-14
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A Wife's Heart
1956-05-03
A Wife's Heart
Overview: Kiyoko (Takamine Hideko) and her husband want to open a coffee shop. She becomes increasingly close to the bank clerk (Mifune Toshiro) she's asked for a loan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-05-03
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An Inn at Osaka
1954-04-20
An Inn at Osaka
Overview: An Inn at Osaka, rarely seen outside Japan, follows the story of an insurance company executive from Tokyo, Mr. Mito, who is demoted to the Osaka office. He takes a room at a small inn and tries to rebuild his life. Notable for its exquisite framing and cinematography, An Inn at Osaka allows its complicated plotlines to disappear behind the minutiae of penury and humiliation that Mito and others suffer during the post-war economic and social reconstruction.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-04-20
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Where Chimneys Are Seen
1953-03-05
Where Chimneys Are Seen
Overview: Where Chimneys Are Seen focuses primarily on the interconnected lives of two couples in a lower-middle-class neighborhood in Senju, a poor industrial section of Tokyo.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-03-05
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Mr. Shosuke Ohara
1949-11-08
Mr. Shosuke Ohara
Overview: Saheita, the final heir of a once rich and respectable family, can't refuse the many villagers that come to him for favours and money, even though he is on the brink of bankruptcy. Around town he is better known by his nickname Mr. Shosuke Ohara.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-11-08
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A Flower Blooms
1948-04-13
A Flower Blooms
Overview: Machiko falls in love with a mysterious man, but her family wants something different for her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-04-13
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Daikichi Konomura
1954-09-01
Daikichi Konomura
Overview: A samurai is struggling to make ends meet at the end of the Edo period. He has students and, among other things, teaches them about the evils of the government. A member of the yakuza thugs has fallen in love with the samurai's daughter and conspires to report the father to the authorities in order to snatch the girl. The samurai's daughter has a boyfriend who hides the father and daughter from the thug.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-09-01
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The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
1965-08-12
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Overview: Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-12
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Beyond the Hills
1950-07-08
Beyond the Hills
Overview: Adaptation of a novel by Yojiro Ishizaka, originally released in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-07-08
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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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Dimple of Tokyo
1952-07-15
Dimple of Tokyo
Overview: Buntaro, the president of a food trading company got tired of the day-to-day routine of life. The new secretary, Nobuko, suggested her "shacho-san" (the president) run away from the job. Nobuko took Buntaro to her home and introduced him to her own family as friend, "Sachio-san"...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-07-15
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紋三郎の秀
1955-01-15
紋三郎の秀
Overview: Japanese film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-15
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親馬鹿花合戦
1953-01-29
親馬鹿花合戦
Overview: Kingoro Yanagiya's 100th film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-01-29
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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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The Ghosts of Yotsuya
1956-07-12
The Ghosts of Yotsuya
Overview: Oiwa has been searching for the one who killed her father for a long time. She comes to Yedo and sees a man named Naosuke. The film is based on the kabuki classic: Toukaidou Yotsuya Kaidan (1826) written by Tsuruya Nanboku and is one of the most famous ghost stories throughout Japan.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-12
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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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The Legend of the White Serpent
1956-06-22
The Legend of the White Serpent
Overview: Lavish Japanese-Chinese coproduction based on an ancient Chinese legend about a man who falls in love with a snake goddess in human form.
Genres: Drama Romance Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-22
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Shimazu no sanshita yakko
1955-08-01
Shimazu no sanshita yakko
Overview: Japanese film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-08-01
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Geisha in the Old City
1957-10-13
Geisha in the Old City
Overview: Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, the drama, set in the brothels of Shimabara in post-war Kyoto, is a moving look at the lives of women of tenacity and resilience.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-13
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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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The Big Boss
1959-01-15
The Big Boss
Overview: Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-15
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365 Nights
1948-09-02
365 Nights
Overview: A young man rents an apartment in Tokyo and discover it was built by his father. He falls in love with the daughter of the mistress of the house and decides to marry her. Only to discover that his father is is in debt and wants him to marry Ranko so that she may help his company by granting 1.5 million yen. Teruko decides to borrow money from a greedy bar owner who lends her money on certain conditions and photographs her without her consent. A love traingle forms between Koroku, Ranko, and Teruko. Things complicate when Koroku marries Teruko and Tsugawa threatens them for the money causing many twists and turns.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-09-02
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珍説忠臣蔵
1953-01-03
珍説忠臣蔵
Overview: A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-01-03
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A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo
1945-06-28
A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo
Overview: In A Tale of Archery, young, timid bowmaster Kazuma (Akitake Kôno) seeks to beat the archery record set by Hoshino Kanzaemon, a mysterious figure who, it is rumored, drove the previous champion (Kazuma’s father) to suicide. Possessed of much raw talent, Kazuma is also very much a coward, holing himself up in an inn run by the kindly Okinu (Kinuyo Tanaka) and generally avoiding confrontation of any sort. Despite his clandestine manner, enough of the locals know of Kazuma’s purpose and an attempt is made on his life. He is saved by Karatsu Kanbei (Kazuo Hasegawa), a samurai who offers to help Kazuma hone his archery skills, though it soon becomes clear that this apparently selfless stranger has several potentially shady ulterior motives.
Genres: War Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-06-28
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The Man Without a Map
1968-06-01
The Man Without a Map
Overview: A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own life begins to resemble the man for whom he is searching.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-06-01
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Nonki saiban
1955-04-24
Nonki saiban
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
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Mermaids and Sea Robbers
1958-10-21
Mermaids and Sea Robbers
Overview: Rival bands of pirates try to get hold of a priceless treasure.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-21
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Duel at Yagyu Valley
1945-05-17
Duel at Yagyu Valley
Overview: During the Warring States era, Hozoin Kakuzenbo and Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, being best friends, spend their days acquiring skills of the spear, sword and martial arts. Hozoin loses a series of matches with master swordsman Kozumi Ise-no-kami. Bitterly ashamed, Hozoin embarks on a journey, trying to perfect his skills. A few years later, Hozoin is ready and it's time for the ultimate showdown with Ise-no-kami!
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-05-17
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Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
1956-10-09
Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
Overview: Shozo is plagued by the needs of his ex-wife and his current one, but prefers the company of his cat.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-09
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Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill
1960-03-01
Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill
Overview: Umon’s services are called upon when innocent bystanders, Kayo and Minokichi, along with the ronin, Gontaro are mistakenly identified as suspects in several recent murder cases. To prove their innocence and uncover the truth, Umon launches his own investigation.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-01
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A Story from Echigo
1964-05-09
A Story from Echigo
Overview: A sake factory worker on holiday returns to his home town, where he rapes the wife of one of his co-workers in the forest. The other man returns home to find his wife changed and suspects that she has been unfaithful.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-09
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The Ambitious Youth
1962-06-03
The Ambitious Youth
Overview: As descendent of famed fishmonger Isshin Tasuke, young feisty Ishii Tasuke uses his talent to flourish his employer’s food business.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-03
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Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
1961-07-18
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
Overview: The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-18
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The Edo Official and Apprentice
1959-07-25
The Edo Official and Apprentice
Overview: It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-25
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Enoken's Home Run King
1948-09-07
Enoken's Home Run King
Overview: Postwar! Baseball! Comedy! Enoken plays a superfan of the Yomiuri Giants – the real Tokyo team, with many of its star players "acting" as themselves – who, despite his utter lack of athletic abilities, becomes embroiled in their successes, and their personal lives. Will Enoken help the Giants take the pennant?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-09-07
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Ghost Man
1954-10-13
Ghost Man
Overview: A ghost man with his face hidden entirely by bandages is killing beautiful nude models. Detective Kindaichi investigates.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-10-13
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Bouquet of the South Seas
1942-05-21
Bouquet of the South Seas
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Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-05-21
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Marital Relations
1955-09-13
Marital Relations
Overview: The story of a couple, a spoiled son and a down-to-earth girl, in Osaka in the early Showa era. The film won the prestigious Blue Ribbon awards for best director, best actor (Morishige) and best actress (Awashima), and the Mainichi Concours award for best actor and best screenplay (Yasumi Toshio). It ranked second (after Naruse Mikio’s Ukigumo) on the Kinema Junpō top ten films for the year.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-13
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Omokage no machi
1942-11-13
Omokage no machi
Overview: A 1942 film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-11-13
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Akireta musumetachi
1949-10-11
Akireta musumetachi
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-10-11
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Portrait of Madame Yuki
1950-10-21
Portrait of Madame Yuki
Overview: A young woman takes up her new job as the servant of a noblewoman and soon discovers that underneath her facade of luxury lies great unhappiness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-10-21
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Snow Country
1957-04-30
Snow Country
Overview: It's a man's world. Shimamura, an artist, comes to this snowbound town to rejuvenate himself. He connects with Komako, a geisha he met on a previous trip, and it seems like love. She's the foster daughter of a local family, almost engaged to the family's son Yukio, now dying of consumption. He's tended by his sister Yuko who's angry at Komako for abandoning her brother. Shimamura returns to Tokyo but promises he will be back soon. In anticipation of his return, Komako breaks with her patron and her family loses their home. Complications arise when Shimamura doesn't come back as promised. Then Komako discovers that he and Yuko knew each other in Tokyo. Can Komako escape destiny?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-30
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Revenge
1964-11-01
Revenge
Overview: An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…
Genres: Drama Thriller Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-11-01
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Flames of Blood
1981-01-01
Flames of Blood
Overview: The story is set in Bakumatsu and revolves around the Bunta Sugawara character, a yakuza (of course :) but instead of a modern yakuza/gangster, he's a gambler/bakuto). After he kills someone and gets wound, is saved by a blind woman (Mitsuko Baishô), who took care of him. They has a happy time under the protection of the Tomisaburo Wakayama character, an oybun. But of course, happy time doesn't last long. The story is also related to Okada Izo and the Shinsengumi (w/ Kondo Isami played by Makoto Sato)
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Samurai Saga
1959-04-28
Samurai Saga
Overview: Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps another man to woo her by giving him the poetry of his own heart.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-28
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The Elegant Swordsman
1934-03-01
The Elegant Swordsman
Overview: This film tells the story of a ronin's search for his parents, but primarily is a group portrait of life in a Tokugawa-era tenement. Considered a lost film.
Genres: History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1934-03-01
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New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
1971-08-13
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
Overview: Former inmate Katsuji gets involved in the horse gambling business while lending a helping hand to a ranch operator.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-08-13
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Tsuki yori no haha
1951-08-24
Tsuki yori no haha
Overview: Japanese drama film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-08-24
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Heavenly Dragon
1960-10-23
Heavenly Dragon
Overview: From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-23
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Bride of White Castle
1961-05-17
Bride of White Castle
Overview: A young girl, Okimi, falls in love with Kiritaro, a handsome thief disguised as a wealthy young master.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-17
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Travels of Hibari and Chiemi
1962-01-03
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi
Overview: Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer’s investigation of a gang when they accidentally walk in on a drug deal taking place at their theater.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-03
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Gentle Breeze
1959-07-07
Gentle Breeze
Overview: A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-07
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Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro
1965-09-18
Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro
Overview: Young Sentaro struggles to avenge the murder of his younger sister Osuga and their father.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-09-18
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Tattoo of Love
1963-02-10
Tattoo of Love
Overview: The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-10
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Drunken Sword
1962-09-01
Drunken Sword
Overview: Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Patience Has An End
1971-06-25
Patience Has An End
Overview: Young coal miner Takeda leaves Kyushu in search of a better job in Tokyo, only to fall into the lucrative yet dangerous life of a yakuza.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-06-25
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Wolves of the City, Money Hunters
1970-04-18
Wolves of the City, Money Hunters
Overview: The hoodlum group tries to help a little printing factory against gangsters.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-18
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The Dawn of Freedom
1944-02-10
The Dawn of Freedom
Overview: This film was made by the Japanese occupation authorities in the Philippines as a propaganda film to show the Philippine people the "benefits" of the Japanese invasion and takeover of their country.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1944-02-10
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Unwieldy Brothers
1960-06-05
Unwieldy Brothers
Overview: Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion and impulsive violence. The samurai brothers fight against corruption in a castle.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-05
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Good Rascals
1962-01-14
Good Rascals
Overview: A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Snow-Flake
1950-05-17
Snow-Flake
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-05-17
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Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
1969-10-16
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Overview: This anthology film consists of nine incidents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when assassins changed the course of Japanese history.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-10-16
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Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2
1959-01-01
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2
Overview: These are the first two parts of the popular series in which a young samurai learns that he is the illegitimate son of the Shogun. Hoping to reunite with his birth father, Shogun Yoshimune, he heads for the castle.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Seven Fugitives
1966-11-19
Seven Fugitives
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-19
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Merciless Blade Part 3
1953-06-17
Merciless Blade Part 3
Overview: The final film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-17
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Merciless Blade Part 2
1953-06-03
Merciless Blade Part 2
Overview: The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-03
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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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Japan's Top Gangster
1973-08-11
Japan's Top Gangster
Overview: A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-08-11
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
1963-10-19
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Overview: The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-19
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Three Women of the North
1945-08-05
Three Women of the North
Overview: The story of an airport and its air traffic control crew in a remote and northern Japanese town. Three of the air traffic controllers are female with one of them working with her dead fiancé's sister. The engaged man had gone to war and never returned.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-08-05
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Midnight Virgin
1970-04-18
Midnight Virgin
Overview: Chie (Sanae Ōhori), newly arrived in Tokyo, saves her friend from school, Mari (Annu Mari), from a suicide attempt. The two girls become close, eventually leading to a lesbian relationship. Their affair drifts into sadism and involvement with a bizarre sex cult, resulting in the deaths of the two lovers.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-18
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Dancing Girl
1957-02-12
Dancing Girl
Overview: In Asakusa, Tokyo, a couple of a violinist Yamano and a revue dancer Hanae lives in poverty. One day Hanae’s little sister rolls into their apartment and begins to stir things up with her riotousness.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-12
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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
1961-04-09
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
Overview: The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-09
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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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Tales of President Mito
1962-04-04
Tales of President Mito
Overview: Mr. Mito, a former president of an instant food company, with two young men’s help, solves the quality problems and wins a big ramen contract with a large Chinese company.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-04
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Morning Breeze in Edo
1960-11-29
Morning Breeze in Edo
Overview: The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-29
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Samurai Geisha
1969-07-31
Samurai Geisha
Overview: Popular geisha Shinji (Fuji Junko) must defy a gang who plot to steal a lucrative coal business from struggling miners during the turbulent Meiji Era. With a stellar all-star cast, thrilling story and Takakura Ken's violent swordplay, makes this into a classic Yakuza movie!
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-07-31
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A Ripple in a Morning
1952-05-01
A Ripple in a Morning
Overview: Atsuko is an office secretary who is also her family's primary source of income and caretaker in postwar Japan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-05-01
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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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Scarier than the Devil
1960-11-22
Scarier than the Devil
Overview: A stage director who directs a “Mori no Ishimatsu” play time travels and becomes “Mori no Ishimatsu” himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-22
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Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
1959-07-14
Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
Overview: A woman abandoned by the man she loved all her life becomes a ghost and takes revenge for her offense!
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-14
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Down Town
1957-10-29
Down Town
Overview: A woman struggles to raise her young son on her own in postwar Japan, finding companionship with a kind laborer while still hoping for the return of her missing husband.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-29
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Jirocho's New Year
1954-01-03
Jirocho's New Year
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-03
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Jirocho Rises in Fame
1952-12-04
Jirocho Rises in Fame
Overview: The rise of the famed gambler.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-12-04
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Jirocho, the Hunted
1953-12-15
Jirocho, the Hunted
Overview: A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-12-15
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Her Captive Gamblers
1953-06-03
Her Captive Gamblers
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-03
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Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
1953-01-09
Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Overview: Jirocho the gambler hits the road.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-01-09
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Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
1953-11-03
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Overview: Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-11-03
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Jirocho's Home-Coming
1953-06-23
Jirocho's Home-Coming
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-23
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Last of the Wild Ones
1954-06-08
Last of the Wild Ones
Overview: A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-08
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Jirocho in Disgrace
1954-07-14
Jirocho in Disgrace
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-07-14
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A Revengeful Raid
1962-09-22
A Revengeful Raid
Overview: In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-22
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Tokyo Twilight
1957-04-30
Tokyo Twilight
Overview: Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-30
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Wandering Ginza Butterfly
1972-04-01
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
Overview: Gang leader Nami (cult film legend Meiko Kaji) kills a member of a yakuza group and goes away to prison. Upon her release three years later, she’s a shamed woman confined to living in the shadowy world of sex clubs and street gangs. She returns to the city to live with her uncle, a billiard-hall owner, and after befriending pimp and ne’er-do-well Ryuji (Tsunehiko Watase), she gets a job working at a hostess club in the chic Ginza neighborhood, where the expensive shops and neon lights conceal a dark world of crime and sexual slavery. But when a rival gang attempts to muscle in on the club, Nami becomes enmeshed in a violent struggle that forces her to wield a skilled pool cue to defend her uncle’s business, and eventually a short sword to wreak bloody vengeance upon her enemies.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-04-01
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Echo in the Mountains
1959-09-20
Echo in the Mountains
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: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-20
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Untamed Woman
1957-05-28
Untamed Woman
Overview: A woman marries, gives birth to a stillborn child, and divorces, falls in love with a hotel-keeper, only to find herself subordinated to his drive for success, takes up with a tailor who cannot console himself with her strong personality.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-28
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The Rickshaw Man
1958-04-21
The Rickshaw Man
Overview: A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-21
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Travel Romances
1957-11-10
Travel Romances
Overview: Romantic comedy.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-11-10
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A Geisha
1953-08-12
A Geisha
Overview: Eiko seeks out Miyoharu, a geisha, and asks to be her apprentice. When she is ready to receive clients, both women want the right to refuse certain men.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-08-12
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The Shogun and the Fishmonger
1961-01-03
The Shogun and the Fishmonger
Overview: Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-03
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Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
1963-04-28
Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-28
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Escape at Dawn
1950-01-08
Escape at Dawn
Overview: Mikami, a Japanese soldier, is captured by Chinese forces. Although able to escape, he is treated with contempt by his peers. After falling in love with a prostitute named Harumi, she convinces him to desert the army and live with her.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-01-08
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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
1966-03-23
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Overview: Also known as "History of a Man’s Face" and "By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him" . Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough but suave Dr. Amamiya (Ando) can stop them, as long as he gets rid of his silly peace-loving ideals.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-03-23
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Gamblers and Racketeers
1964-12-24
Gamblers and Racketeers
Overview: Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which supports the town vendors unlike Takioka, who will stop at nothing to undermine the vendors and take over the territory. Masakichi will do all he can to protect and support the people. Ryutaro Kijima is senior son to Masakichi, though disowned, he keeps interest in the family from a distance. He will be there for his father and his hot tempered younger brother Katsuo, if they should need his loyal help.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-24
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The Domain: The Naniwa Story
1965-01-30
The Domain: The Naniwa Story
Overview: Second film of Makino's Nihon Kyokakuden series set in Osaka's harbor. The series also known as "The Domain" Each a stand alone film in it's own, none are connected other than starring the famous Ken Takakura as the main Character. This story begins with Ken Takakura's character coming to Osaka after his brother's death. Another exciting yakuza story with superb yakuza action!!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-30
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Restoration Fire
1961-10-14
Restoration Fire
Overview: Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-14
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Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
1960-05-29
Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
Overview: A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes through and decides to lend a sword in hopes to rescue them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-29
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Early Spring
1956-01-29
Early Spring
Overview: A young Tokyo salary man and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he has an extramarital affair.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-29
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Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office
1964-08-26
Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office
Overview: Eight villains, former pirates, gather to attack the magistrate's office. They develop a plan and begin their actions in secret, making full use of their special abilities. In the end, their plan goes beyond what was intended and turns into a good deed for many people. A masterpiece of historical drama, full of breathtaking thrills and action.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-26
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The Pirates
1960-09-18
The Pirates
Overview: Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
Genres: Action Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-18
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Gambler
1964-07-11
Gambler
Overview: The main character Tachibana Isaburo is released from prison and discovers that his boss is dead. He is offered to become the leader of the group, but refuses. A young fashion villain, a Yakuza boss wants to get into politics. He makes a deal with the Osaka Railway Company, leaving many poor people homeless. Tachibana engages in a fierce battle with villains for the poor.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-07-11
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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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The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
1960-07-31
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
Overview: One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-07-31
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The Pornographers
1966-03-12
The Pornographers
Overview: Subu makes pornographic films. He sees nothing wrong with it. They are an aid to a repressed society, and he uses the money to support his landlady, Haru, and her family. From time to time, Haru shares her bed with Subu, though she believes her dead husband, reincarnated as a carp, disapproves. Director Shohei Imamura has always delighted in the kinky exploits of lowlifes, and in this 1966 classic, he finds subversive humor in the bizarre dynamics of Haru, her Oedipal son, and her daughter, the true object of her pornographer-boyfriend’s obsession. Imamura’s comic treatment of such taboos as voyeurism and incest sparked controversy when the film was released, but The Pornographers has outlasted its critics, and now seems frankly ahead of its time.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-03-12
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The Surf
1975-10-10
The Surf
Overview: Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-10-10
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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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Lord of Red Banner
1960-02-14
Lord of Red Banner
Overview: A young lord lives against the will of his father Lord Tokugawa.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-14
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Rainy Night Duel
1956-01-29
Rainy Night Duel
Overview: Masahiko Koseki, a judo master, gets in several fights as a result of protecting a young woman. Despite his success, Koseki is expelled from his judo school because of his propensity for street fighting. He goes to work for a gangster named Joji, but when he realizes that Joji is mixed up in the slave trade, Koseki helps the police in their attempts to foil Joji.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-29
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Twin Sisters of Kyoto
1963-01-13
Twin Sisters of Kyoto
Overview: In this Japanese drama, a dry goods merchant's daughter is surprised to discover that she has a twin sister. In rural Japan it was thought that twins bring bad luck, so the sister was abandoned at birth. Later her parents tell her that her sister was kidnapped. The woman doesn't believe this and when she eventually meets her twin, both women are involved in love affairs. The merchant's daughter is seeing an educated fellow. Trouble ensues when she begins suspecting that he may be more interested in her sister.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-13
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Police Precinct Part 8
1958-06-22
Police Precinct Part 8
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Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-22
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Invitation to Happiness
1947-10-30
Invitation to Happiness
Overview: Kôfuku eno shôtai - Invitation to happiness
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1947-10-30
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Miki, the Swordman
1951-11-02
Miki, the Swordman
Overview: After mastering swordsmanship at the dojo of Chiba Shusaku, and unable to serve a clan due to his illness, Hirate Miki becomes a ronin who winds up as bodyguard to Shigezo of Sasagawa leading up to an epic battle.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-02
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Children Seeking a Mother
1956-08-08
Children Seeking a Mother
Overview: While working in an education center for lonely children, a mother seeks her missing son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-08
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Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
1954-06-22
Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
Overview: Movie version of NHK renzoku drama "Tokyo Romance"
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-22
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Happily Tied to the Road
1959-04-21
Happily Tied to the Road
Overview: With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the wrath of Boss Jirotaro who has been terrorizing travelers along the route through his territory. When Hanjiro steps in to gamble with him one-on-one it leads to a deadly vendetta that will show no mercy. Along the way Hanjiro is called upon to help sisters with no one else to depend on. Will the feud end in tragedy, or can the honest wanderer prevail against the bloodlust of an angry yakuza boss whom he had scarred for life?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-21
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Yakuza of Ina
1960-02-23
Yakuza of Ina
Overview: Tossing his hat in the air to pick a direction, Yataro the wanderer sets out on a journey of adventure, not knowing what tomorrow may bring. The son of a Hatamoto, he has left the samurai life and become a yakuza, gambling on life's fortune and ready to risk his life at a moment's notice. Featuring an all-star cast that includes the debonair Azuma Chiyonosuke, this is a tale of excitement and action that brings the best of black and white to the silver screen. An adventure like no other, this is one of Kinnosuke's lost gems. A series of mishaps leads Yataro to watching over the beloved daughter of his close friend.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-23
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Chūshingura - Ninjō-hen; Fukushū-hen
1934-05-17
Chūshingura - Ninjō-hen; Fukushū-hen
Overview: Directed by Daisuke Itō.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1934-05-17
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Street of Shame
1956-03-18
Street of Shame
Overview: The lives of five prostitutes employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation is debating the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-03-18
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Shojohou
1950-12-02
Shojohou
Overview: A beautiful but sad romantic melodrama about three sisters who are uninhibited, pure and lovely, and who stand tall like the peaks of a place that has endured the winds and snow of love! Eisuke Taniguchi (Shimizu), president of Towa Electric Works, has three beautiful daughters. The eldest, Kozue (Todoroki), is an intelligent and dynamic modern girl, the second, Yoko (Otowa), is a modest girl with Japanese tastes, and the third, Hanayo (Wakayama), is a mischievous girl who has not yet lost her schoolgirl temperament. All three have feelings for Kiichiro Matsuzaki (Uehara), the president of a magazine company. He was married to Kozue, the eldest daughter, by agreement between their parents, but it was Yoko whom he loved, so he asked her to end her engagement to him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-12-02
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The Killing Game
1973-01-22
The Killing Game
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Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-01-22
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Garakuta
1964-08-01
Garakuta
Overview: 1964 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-01
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Uta e! Taiyō
1945-11-22
Uta e! Taiyō
Overview: 1945 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-11-22
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続・丹下左膳
1953-09-01
続・丹下左膳
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-09-01
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The Detective Journey
1980-10-04
The Detective Journey
Overview: A comedy directed by Mitsumasa Saito about a pair of clumsy detectives who solve a case they become involved in by chance. Shosuke Ikashima and Ryuji Kabaya, who repeatedly screw things up, encounter a real robbery during a bank robbery simulation training...
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-10-04
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