Bandō Mitsugorō VIII
Also Known As: 八代目坂東三津五郎, Bandō Yasosuke III, 三代目坂東八十助, Bandō Minosuke VI, 六代目坂東蓑助
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: October 19, 1906
Age: 118 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: January 16, 1975
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Utamaro and His Five Women
Overview: Utamaro, a great artist, lives to create portraits of beautiful women, and the brothels of Tokyo provide his models. A world of passion swirls around him, as the women in his life vie for lovers. And, occasionally, his art gets him into trouble.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-12-17
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Miyamoto Musashi
Overview: In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His beginning are not exactly auspicious. He sides with the Toyotomi at Sekigahara, and as a result finds himself on the losing side of the historic battle. He and his friend Matahachi manage to escape the slaughter although the latter is wounded in his leg. They stumble across the young Akemi who makes her living with her mother Oko by robbing corpses of their armor and anything else they can sell. Oko takes it into her head to seduce Matahachi, which she does first by skillfully sucking the gangrene from his blood, and then just by sucking.
Genres: History Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-27
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Hometown
Overview: Set in a rural area of Shinshu, a drama in which a woman who graduated from a women's college in Tokyo with her brother's efforts opens up a new life in her hometown where she is tired of the city. The original is a stage play by Yobun Kaneko. Directed and written by Mansaku Itami.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-04-07
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A Matter of Valour
Overview: Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a new look. Written by Masato Ide and directed by Tatsuo Osone. This is a magnificent scroll of images that depicts on a grand scale the triumph of the Genroku era that shook the citizens of Edo, the peaceful capital of Japan. The top stars of the film, shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki worlds at the time of production were lavishly cast, and a huge budget was invested to create a large set for this highly acclaimed and moving epic.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-10
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Kabuki: The Classic Theatre of Japan
Overview: Planned by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, this film presents the most famous and popular Japanese Kabuki performed by Kabuki actors.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-06-09
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Five Men of Edo
Overview: During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-11-22
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Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-12
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Mito Komon Travelogue: The Hunchback Man of the Ghost Castle
Overview: Japanese horror movie from 1955.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-12
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The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Overview: Historical drama about a sleepy-eyed ronin.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-21
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White Fan
Overview: Horror film directed by Toshikazu Kôno.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-03-15
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The Seven Vows
Overview: Toruhan, a king’s retainer, embarks on a journey to find a royal treasure that can only be revealed though secret codes hidden in seven crosses carried by his fellow samurai.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-26
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The Seven Vows, Part 2
Overview: The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held captive by the enemy pirate Ongo, Goro discovers the whereabouts of the missing seventh cross. Will he succeed in bringing all seven cross together to reveal the secret code of the royal treasure?
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-03
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The Seven Vows, Part 3
Overview: The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven crosses are finally united to reveal the secret of the royal treasure.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-09
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Lord Mito
Overview: This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-11
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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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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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Lord of Steel Heart
Overview: A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo. One of Honjo's most trusted under-lords is Sanzaemon. He has designs on Matabei's fief, and he plots to kill Matabei. He finally convinces Lord Honjo of Matabei's guilt. Now Matabei must fight to survive.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Ōedo kenka matsuri
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Mermaid Murder Case
Overview: The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-09-29
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