Ryūzaburō Nakamura
Also Known As: 中村龍三郎, 中川貢, 中川晴彦
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
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Birthday: June 26, 1927
Age: 97 years old
Gender: Male
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Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Mansion of beauties
Overview: The first work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the original work of Tatsuro Jinde. Kasumi Ippei is a popular ronin actor, and when he is not on stage he is investigating intricate crimes, in this film Ippei will solve the abduction of seven beautiful young girls.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-03
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八幡鳩九郎
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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Kisaragi Sword
Overview: The story concerns the efforts of seven master swordsman who join together to protect the new inexperienced Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune from the evil plans of the Owari Clan's corrupt Lord. It's a colorful bunch, a drunk samurai, a master thief, a sword instructor and a Lord who is disguised as a ronin since it is an executable offense for a lord to wander outside of their domain without permission. As the Chief Magistrate becomes suspicious of the Owari plot to send men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot he begins to investigate the rumors. He soon calls upon the Lord of Mikazuki Castle and the Shogun's best friend to help thwart the evil ambitions and battle the rouge swordsman hired by the Owari Clan.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-08
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Kabe no naka no bijo
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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The Ghost of Yotsuya
Overview: This horror tale relates the consequences of a Japanese legend which tells of a man who has to betray his wife in order to achieve power.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-11
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Black Cat Mansion
Overview: The descendant of the servant of a cruel and vicious samurai returns to the town where she was born, only to find that a cat who is possessed by the spirits of those murdered by the samurai is trying to kill her.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-13
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Kobushidake denki
Overview: 1956 Japanese film, originally released in three parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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人形佐七捕物帖 鮮血の乳房
Overview: Sashichi investigates the mysterious murders of four beauties, all of whom were stabbed in the chest.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-04
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Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Naked Princess and Mysterious Bear Man
Overview: This time around, Sashichi is investigating a case of serial murders believed to be perpetrated by a giant bear.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-13
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Abekobe dōchū
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-09
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Overview: Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-27
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Way of Morning Mist
Overview: Jidaigeki by Tai Kato
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-02
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Teru hi kumoru hi dainihen Part 01
Overview: First part - Edo at the end of the Edo period, when the wind and clouds were rising rapidly - The people gathered at Kiba late at night are Shinnojo Hosoki, a loyal loyalist to the king, who has organized a gang of thieves for the king and works behind the scenes.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-08
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Traitors of the Blue Castle
Overview: Harada Kai, the Date clan's Chamberlain attempts to take power from the lord himself.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-03
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The Spear of Heroism
Overview: Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-17
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カックン超特急
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-15
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Kyōen Kobanzame
Overview: Japanese film, originally released in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-08
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決闘不動坂の大仇討
Overview: 1959 Japanese film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-14
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Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-27
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The Shadow Avenger
Overview: For the poor, Edo is Hell on Earth, starving under the rule of Tanuma Okitsugi, corrupt councilor to the shogun. But the courageous vagabond called “Kageboshi” (Shadow Avenger), will fight for the common folk, robbing the rich so the people will have rice. Tanuma’s henchmen will hire an evil swordsman to pose as Kageboshi, starting a wave of murder, kidnapping and robbery, searching for two antique sword-guards that will reveal the hiding place of a fortune in buried gold. But who will claim the gold? The poor of Edo, or the conniving Tanuma? Only Kageboshi’s flashing sword, tearing through Tanuma’s bloodthirsty minions, can forestall his wicked schemes.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-29
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Poison Fang Oran
Overview: Japanese drama film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-19
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3
Overview: What will become of Sakon's lover, Shiragiku, who has been abducted to the Matsunaga Danjo residence? What about Benigiku and the others, whose souls have been extracted and who are heading to Mt. Hitokoi? And when will the three treasures of Peacock Castle be gathered? Filled with mystery and bringing with it dreams, the thrilling battle between the righteous young man and the sorcerer reaches an increasingly climax.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-09
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 4
Overview: The righteous young men, who were separated by the all-out attack of sorcery, are saved by the friendship of a young Sengoku warlord, and now launch an all-out attack on Gondayu, who has usurped the regent's position. An exciting and heated battle unfolds. This is the grand finale of a golden period drama that mobilizes all the popular youth stars.
Genres: Drama Fantasy History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-18
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Satan's Town
Overview: A yakuza boss and his right-hand, Hawasaki, escape from prison. the film concentrates on their relationship, emphasizing loyalty and thier eventual betrayal, enroute they get involved in money trafficking, a cop killing and horse racing scams before the inevitable tragic ending. A patch-work production.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-11
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A Young Female Instructor
Overview: A junior high school teacher is raped by several students inside the school.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-04-15
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Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
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Genres: History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-14
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Travels of Gonkuro
Overview: Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-06
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Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
Overview: Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time it is a woman carrying a young infant who he encounters on the road that leads him into a tale of violence, intrigue and a village in uproar. A great story and cool action scenes, a movie not to be missed!
Genres: Drama Action TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-10-29
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Ōedo kenka matsuri
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Kobushidake denki : hito hada jigoku
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1
Overview: A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
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Seven Knights Pt. 2
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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-26
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Holiday in Japan
Overview: Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-15
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Sharp Blades
Overview: A few years have passed since the Hotta family had the famous sword Koshinmaru, which was given to them by Lord Ieyasu, stolen. Ebina Gunzo, the Hotta family's kendo instructor, was threatened by a man named Obo.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-07
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