Yasuo Araki
Also Known As: 荒木康夫
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: June 17, 1938
Age: 86 years old
Gender: Male
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Incident at Blood Pass
Overview: In the Edo period, a nameless ronin accepts an assignment to go to a mountain pass and wait. Near the pass he stops at an inn where a collection of characters gather, including a gang set on stealing shogunate gold that's soon to come over the pass. When the Ronin's assignment becomes clear, to help the gang, he's ordered to kill the inn's residents, including a woman he's rescued from an abusive husband. He's reluctant to murder innocent people; then he learns that the gold shipment is a trap and he's part of a double cross. How he sorts through these divided loyalties tests of his samurai honor, and perhaps of his love for a woman.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-21
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スーダラ節 わかっちゃいるけどやめられねぇ
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-25
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Rebel Against Glory
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-04
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君は海を見たか
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-05-05
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Dump, Hip, Bump: Give it to me Guys!
Overview: In this sizzling escapade, three irresistible vixens—Dump, Hip, and Bump—deliver a daring, alluring masterclass in mischief. Dump, a martial arts maven, combines lethal moves with an untamed sensuality, while Hip captivates with her razor-sharp wit and magnetic allure. Meanwhile, Bump’s sultry charm turns even the staunchest hearts to mush. Under Masako Sakamoto's provocative orders, they plunge into hedonistic debauchery at the “Dream National Assembly.” First, they seductively manipulate sauna sirens into high-stakes bets that pay off handsomely. Next, they incite wild, erotic revelry at a ghostly bar, unleashing an intoxicating tide of risqué abandon. Finally, their provocative presence ignites a deluxe key club with unbridled, seductive intensity, transforming scandal into a lush celebration of desire.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-17
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Rikugun rakugo-hei
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-10-30
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与太郎戦記 女は幾万ありとても
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Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-18
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An Ode to Yakuza
Overview: Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-07-11
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Forbidden
Overview: Yukiko Shiba, a doctor, and Akira Sakai, a composer and musician, are lovers. Their love is a forbidden one. He is married, with children. She is a doctor with a bright career ahead of her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-15
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A Woman's Identity
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-22
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Woman Gambling Expert: Stakes of a Game of Chance
Overview: 16th in the 17 film Daiei "Woman Gambler" series
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-02-21
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You Can Succeed, Too
Overview: A group of friends try to find success in corporate Japan.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-30
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The Diary of a Sex Counsellor
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-02-10
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The Resurrection of the Beast
Overview: Crime film released in 1969
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-06
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The Young Ace in the South Pacific
Overview: The 10th film in the Wakadaisho series, the Young Ace Yuichi Tanuma travels to Hawaii to train in deep-sea navigation. The Young Ace comes to the rescue of various women in peril, teaches a would-be restauranteur how to make sukiyaki, thwarts the romantic aspirations of his rival Ao Daisho, and competes in the finals of the Japan Judo Championship at the Nippon Budokan. Shot across various locations across Hawaii, Tahiti, Saipan, and Tokyo.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-07-01
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Sun Above, Death Below
Overview: Suspense drama about an assassin charged with breaking up a gold smuggling ring, and the contract subsequently purchased against him and his employer.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-11-23
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Fūshinraishin
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
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Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death
Overview: In the sixth and final episode Rentaro Mikuni steals the show as Baiken Shishido, Musashi's nemesis. Mikuni is the nominal villain of the film, but he is a devoted husband and father as well. He tries to kill Musashi only to avenge the death of his brother-in-law. While Baiken (who wields a chain and sickle against Musashi's sword) is a very human character and the emotions that Mikuni displays in his performance are quite believable and engaging
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-02-20
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Red Beard
Overview: Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-04-03
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Battle in Outer Space
Overview: In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-26
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Gorath
Overview: In 1976, a drifting star named Gorath is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. Although it is smaller than Earth, its enormous mass is enough to destroy the planet totally. A mission sent to observe Gorath is destroyed after the ship is drawn into the star, with a later mission barely escaping the same fate. However, Astronaut Tatsuma Kanai is left in a catatonic state due to his near death experience. Unable to destroy the invading star, Earth's scientists undertake a desperate plan to build giant rockets at the South Pole to move the planet out of Gorath's path before it is too late.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-21
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空想天国
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-14
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Golden Eyes
Overview: A killer-for-hire gets mixed up with a cast of wacky characters involved in a gold smuggling route from Beirut to Tokyo.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-03-16
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Rise Against the Sword
Overview: Farmer Abare Goemon is confronted by brigand-like samurai. He raises an army of farmers to fight them and does so brilliantly. When Lord Asakura sees the success Goemon has achieved, he attempts to recruit him to fight in a conflict between Asakura and another clan. Goemon refuses, and Lord Asakura sets out to destroy him.
Genres: History Action War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-25
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Crazy Big Explosion
Overview: A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-04-27
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Woman of Design
Overview: Story of romance and rivalry between two ad agencies vying for the same account with a pharmaceutical firm.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-28
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Japan's Longest Day
Overview: Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-08-03
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Woman Gambling Expert: Odd/Even Gambling Trip
Overview: 14th in the 17 film Daiei "Woman Gambler" series
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-08-09
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Ōkuma Shigenobu the great
Overview: The biopic of Shigenobu Ōkuma, one of the main Japanese leaders at the turn of the 20th century, a supporter of rapprochement with the United Kingdom, and who brought his country into the Triple Entente against the German Empire.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-11-02
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Zero-Fighters
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-09-04
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Hidden Fangs
Overview: Set in a juvenile detention center and depicted with a documentary touch.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-08
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新・与太郎戦記
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-27
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G-Men of the Sea: Pacific Ocean Bodyguards
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-09-15
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The School of Flesh
Overview: A love story about a former noblewoman who greedily enjoys love after breaking up with her unhappy marriage after the war, in pursuit of a wild and pure Japanese man. Three gorgeous 39-year-old single women who are in the same situation get excited about each other’s love affairs. Adapted from Yukio Mishima's novel, with the same title. It's also related to the movie "L'École de la Chair" from 1998, which also is an adaptation of the book and Japanese movie.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-02-14
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The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-01-03
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Wakarete ikiru toki mo
Overview: A Hiromichi Horikawa movie
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-04
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Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Overview: Ex-conman Junpei plots revenge on a corrupt corporation by leading a team of swindlers posing as politicians. A slick crime comedy of cons and payback.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-15
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Ironfinger
Overview: After being mistaken for an Interpol agent, a man who was just supposed to go on vacation gets mixed up in a war between two gangs intent on winning the favor of a notorious arms dealer.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-05
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Nippon ichi no yakuza otoko
Overview: The eighth installment of ten in Nippon Ichi film series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-07-13
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Key of Keys
Overview: Intelligence director Suritai asks agent Kitami to steal money from anti-government guerrillas.
Genres: Comedy Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-10-22
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