Kanji Koshiba
Also Known As: 三条雅也, Masaya Sanjo, 三條雅也
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: January 12, 1916
Age: 109 years old
Gender: Male
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The Day England Falls
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Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-11-19
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Ghost Train
Overview: Sixteen people are to stay at a desolate country station. Since a train accident during the war, a ghost train has been coming there at midnight. And it is said that anyone who sees the train will die. ...... A film adaptation of a popular radio drama.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-08-14
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Kurohyō
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-07-17
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A Geisha
Overview: Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-08-12
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Shinran
Overview: A biographical movie about Shinran
Genres: Drama History Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-21
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Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
Overview: After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-12
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Fall of the Shogun's Militia
Overview: Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes and a peerless swordsman who devoted his life to protecting the shogun and fighting on the side of the Tokugawa. This tells the story of the Shinsengumi starting at the moment of their greatest triumph through the final battles as the Tokugawa shogunate was brought down.
Genres: History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-22
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One-Eyed Wolf
Overview: Five swordsmen are murdered and hung from a tree and the chase is on to find the killers. Two magistrates pursue the leads to solve the crime and it leads to a potential conspiracy to kill the Shogun.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-03-03
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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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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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Lofty Ambitions
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-12
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The Man From Chungking
Overview: Mysterious incident at a secret factory! Important documents lost! What is the true identity of the enemy's invisible spy?
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1943-11-11
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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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Ryū no misaki
Overview: 1945 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1945-01-11
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Travels of Lord Mito: The Demon of Kagyuzaka
Overview: Sixth film in the ‘Travels of Lord Mito’ franchise.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-05-10
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Kokusai Mitsuyudan
Overview: Directed by Daisuke Ito.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1944-05-11
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Kirimaru Kirigakure
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Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-03
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A Spectacular Murder
Overview: When a theater producer Kurato is murdered in the audience on opening night, Inspector Kawano investigates the prop pistols used on stage, but all were fake. That same night, a dancer in the troupe went missing and a police officer was shot with the same caliber gun. Kawano suspects they are all related to a gun smuggling case.
Genres: Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-01-20
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A Samurai's Love
Overview: A film about the Ghost of Okiku that's based on the kabuki play Bancho Sarayashiki.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-03
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The Duel at the Satta Pass
Overview: A variety of characters, including ninja Noto, a swordsman disguised as a komuso monk, and a young samurai chasing them, participate in a chaotic bloody battle for 4,000 gold coins that were stolen from Nijo Castle.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-16
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Sansho the Bailiff
Overview: In medieval Japan, a woman and her children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years earlier.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-31
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The Scroll’s Secret
Overview: Shogun Yoshitane’s order to recover the secret scroll triggers a series of ninja warfare during the Muromachi period.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-09
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Gate of Hell
Overview: Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-10-30
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The Invisible Man Appears
Overview: Jewel thieves become interested in an invisibility formula invented by Professor Nakazato and want to use his invention to acquire a diamond necklace called the "Tears of Amour."
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-09-26
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Samurai Hawk
Overview: 1716, Yoshimune becomes the 8th Shogun as high Shogunate officials are attacked. While the government tries to keep these incidents under wraps, they must take any means possible to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out who is behind them.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-05
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Ghost Tower
Overview: Horror film directed by Kôzô Saeki.
Genres: Romance Crime Mystery Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1948-12-13
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Noble Tasuke
Overview: The story opens in October of 1624 when the newly appointed Shogun Iemitsu visits the famed Kan-ei temple. On his way the procession is disrupted when a small child runs into the street, a crime punishable by execution. One man steps forward to save her life by putting his on the line. Brave and compassionate Isshin Tasuke has come into the limelight as a hero of legendary proportions. His uncanny resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu will lead to many adventures that formed on of the great series in Japanese cinema. With his intelligence and personality, Tasuke seeks to intervene in the struggle between opposing factions in the Shogun's Ruling Council.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-05
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A Warrior's Flute
Overview: Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-04
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Shadow Over Fuji
Overview: The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-29
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Claws of Iron
Overview: During the war a man is bitten by a creature which looks like a cross between a bear and an ape in the jungle. Later he starts to transform to a monster like creature who kills with his claw like fingers.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-02-24
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Runway to Hell
Overview: When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-03
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Feline Spirit
Overview: Go master Matashichiro Ryuzoji, during the game, was killed in anger by the Lord of the Nabeshima clan, Hizen-no-kami. The mother of the murdered Matashichiro, Akishino, cursing the Nabeshima family, commits suicide. Akishino's spirit passes to Matashichiro's beloved cat, and the monster cat appears in front of Hizen-no-kami along with Matashichiro's ghost...
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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Palette knife no satsujin
Overview: Based on the short story The Psychological Test by Edogawa Rampo.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-10-15
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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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A Gang of Five
Overview: A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-15
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Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2
Overview: The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring adventures, Kojiro seems to have finally discovered the ultimate happiness in life when he is reunited with Tone, the love of his life. However, his days of happiness are overshadowed by an upcoming duel with his fateful enemy Miyamoto Musashi.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-11-05
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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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Road of Chivalry
Overview: While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and chased by the law. Meanwhile, one of his henchmen in an attempt to raise money for the Boss gambles away not only all their funds, but their clothing as well. Jirocho, famed for his honesty and integrity must take on the challenge of rival gangs while trying to elude the government's officials at the same time. Things really heat up when the most famous of all Yakuza Bosses, Chuji of Kunisada gets involved. Will he team up with his old friend or is gang warfare about to erupt?
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-03
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The Crimson Peacock
Overview: One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-07-02
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Cases of Hanshichi
Overview: Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!
Genres: Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-16
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The South Sea Wolf
Overview: Namie's in trouble again, getting snatched by an evil gang in search of treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart, and falls in with a band of pirates who are also hunting the hidden stash.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-09
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Secret of Naruto
Overview: From the pen of Yoshikawa Eiji comes this exciting story. The Naruto Strait separates Tokushima from the islands of Awaji and Honshu. On Tokushima the mad lord dreams of conquest and forges a bloody revolt against the Tokugawa shogunate. A mysterious swordsman named Noriyuki Gennojo has crossed Naruto’s waters to uncover the Awa clan’s secrets. He puts his life on the line after finding a testament of Awa’s secrets, written in blood by a dying man. Joining Noriyuki are a female ninja who loves him, and the beautiful daughter of an enemy who’s sworn to kill him. Awa’s defenders willl stop at nothing to prevent the blood-soaked letter from reaching the shogun.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-09-29
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Temple of Revenge
Overview: Revenge breeds revenge. Ikuta Denpachiro, the martial arts instructor of the Honda family in Koriyama, lost a fight to the young samurai Enjo Sozaemon in a martial arts tournament and as a result lost his position and was expelled from home. Wanting to avenge the mockery of himself, he treacherously kills Sozaemon and goes on the run. After long wanderings, Denpachiro, it would seem, finds a peaceful life and love in the face of a devoted and courageous Okatsu, but the brothers of the murdered man are already on his trail, wanting to avenge the death of Sozaemon. The film is based on a story by Itaro Yamagami.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-06-25
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Three-Headed Tower
Overview: Newly graduated Miyamoto Otone is to inherit a fortune from a distant relative on the condition that she marries Takato Shunsaku, a man she has never heard of. The lawyers haven't located Shunsaku yet, allowing Otone to think about whether she accepts the conditions of the will. One month later after, Takato Shunsaku is found. Murdered. At the birthday party of Otone's uncle. With Shunsaku dead and thus making it impossible for Otone to marry him, the inheritence is to split amongst all (living) family members. And yes, as always, that means that the potential successors get killed off one by one. But Kosuke Kindaichi is on the trail...
Genres: Horror Mystery Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-04-25
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Dedication of the Great Buddha
Overview: Dedication of the Great Buddha is a 1952 Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-03-20
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The Woman Who Opens the Door
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-04-25
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Lair of the Snakegod
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Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-12
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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
Overview: The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-05-31
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人形佐七捕物帖 恐怖の通り魔
Overview: In the streets of Edo, influential official merchants are being brutally murdered one after another, casting fear over the entire city. Popular detective Sakichi, with diligent investigation, sets his sights on a mysterious blind samurai living in the eerie mansion of the blind.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-02
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Ryuji, the Gun Slinger
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Genres: History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-12
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Tsubakuro dōchū
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-18
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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5
Overview: The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-29
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Tange Sazen
Overview: The first film in the Daiei series. At the command of Lord Aiba, Tange Sazen targets two famous swords owned by Onozuka Tessai.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-01
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