Takeo Matsushita
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High and Low
1963-03-01
High and Low
Overview: In the midst of an attempt to take over his company, a powerhouse executive is hit with a huge ransom demand when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-03-01
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The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night
1960-11-20
The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night
Overview: Set in the postwar turmoil, Akasaka no shimai paints a vivit portrait of the life of three sisters who struggle to live in Tokyo.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-20
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Riverside Fish Market Empire
1952-03-14
Riverside Fish Market Empire
Overview: Obscure Japanese movie by director Kyotaro Namiki
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-03-14
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Throne of Blood
1957-01-15
Throne of Blood
Overview: Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-15
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Shadowplay
2002-01-02
Shadowplay
Overview: A stop-motion film, written, animated, & directed by Dan Blank.
Genres: Animation History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-02
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Speed King
1956-04-11
Speed King
Overview: Japanese film about motorcycle racing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-04-11
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Beyond the Hills
1960-01-30
Beyond the Hills
Overview: On September 1, 1923, an unprecedented earthquake hit the Kanto region. The streets are filled with victims, and rumors are circulating around. The military seized the opportunity to round up and kill many socialists, anarchists, and Koreans, culminating in the arrest and murder of Sakae Osugi. His comrades and students are outraged by this atrocity. The young man Furukawa also becomes stronger in his determination to overthrow the military...
Genres: Thriller Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-30
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Fûun Shinsengumi
1961-05-17
Fûun Shinsengumi
Overview: 1961 Japanese film about the Shinsengumi.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-17
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The Spider-Man
1958-06-29
The Spider-Man
Overview: Adaptation of Edogawa Ranpo's novel.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
1959-01-03
The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
Overview: In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the south. And despite negotiations between Japan and the U. S. A. war is declared with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Victories follow for Japan on land and sea and her forces push forward to the borders of India. But gradually the tide turns in favour of the Allies and after the atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration and by the order of the Emperor agrees to unconditional surrender. Under the supervision of the occupation forces the International Military Tribunal opens in Tokyo to try the Japanese war leaders. Established in the cause of justice, and to prevent future aggressive wars the trials drag on for two and a half years. And on December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six other war leaders mount the thirteen steps to the gallows at Tokyo's Sugamo prison.
Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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Stakeout
1958-01-15
Stakeout
Overview: Two detectives begin a stakeout based on the slim chance of catching a murderer whom they suspect will try to reunite with an old flame.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-15
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Ishimatsu from the Forest
1937-03-18
Ishimatsu from the Forest
Overview: The film recounts the tragedy of a young outlaw. Considered a lost film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-03-18
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Blood Is Dry
1960-10-09
Blood Is Dry
Overview: An employee in an assurance company threatens to commit suicide when management announces a massive layoff, the company uses this threat to its own advantage by turning the incident into an advertising campaign. With the success of the campaign, however, he is no longer a desperate man pointing a gun to his head, but a potential leader who wishes to take advantage of his failed suicide.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-09
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The Spanish Prisoner
1997-12-03
The Spanish Prisoner
Overview: An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-03
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