Fumihiko Yokoyama
Also Known As: 横山文彦
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: February 21, 1903
Age: 122 years old
Gender: Male
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The Life of Matsu the Untamed
Overview: Matsugoro is a poor rickshaw driver whose animated spirit and optimistic demeanor make him a favorite of the town. Matsu helps an injured boy, Toshio, and is hired by the boy's parents.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1943-10-28
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Sandai no sakazuki
Overview: 1942 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-12-11
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Miss Oyu
Overview: Shinnosuke is introduced to Shizu as a prospective marriage partner, but he falls in love with her widowed sister Oyu. Convention forbids Oyu to marry because she has to raise her son as the head of her husband's family. Oyu convinces Shinnosuke and Shizu to marry so that she can remain close to Shinnosuke.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-06-22
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Sabakareru Echizen no kami
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-06
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Song of Love
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-04-09
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Otemoyan
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-03
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Scars of Honor
Overview: Japan, 1643, as the Kato clan of Aizu falls from power two brave samurai will settle a dispute in the time-honored tradition of their clan, by drawing their blades in a duel to the death.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-20
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Ame no Kudan-zaka
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-30
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Kumoemon to sono tsuma
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-24
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Ghost Story: Crying in the Night Lantern
Overview: One day, a funeral was held at one of the tenements in Asakusa. It was the only son of a wealthy merchant named Matasaburo, who had run away from home with a woman he was in love with and had been living here. But this funeral was actually a kyogen (a farce) orchestrated by a gardener named Yunosuke, who had planted it without telling his wife, Okinu, in order to bilk his parents out of their money. Matasaburo believed Yunosuke, who said he would dig him up right away, and was buried in the ground. ......
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-24
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The Demon of Sendai's Castle
Overview: Tsunamune Date, the young lord of Sendai Domain, was ordered by the shogunate to stand down after being spotted in a brothel. Shortly after, four advisors from his entourage were assassinated, calling into question the possessions of the Date family.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Shogun's Holiday
Overview: During the reign of Hidetada, the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, the advisor Okubo Hikozaemon (Ganjiro Nakamura) entrusts the young Takechiyo (Hiroshi Kawaguchi) to the fishmonger Isshin Tasuke (Kazuo Hasegawa) to help him understand the world. Tasuke, who does not know that Takechiyo is the shogun's heir, trains him harshly. Tasuke's wife Naka (Michiko Ai) is concerned about his harsh teaching style, but Takechiyo gains strength day by day and adapts to his new life. Soon, Takechiyo begins secretly talking about love with a city girl named Otoyo (Hitomi Nozoe), but...
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-12
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Flowery Brothers
Overview: Early film by Kenji Misumi.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-08
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Kojiki Taishô
Overview: Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless personality of Kuroda Nagamasa and leaves the clan. Seven years later, he joins Toyotomi Hideyori's army. Filmed in 1945 and released in 1952.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-04-03
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An Heir's Place
Overview: This film stars Tanaka Kinuyo as the mother of the heir to the Hosho name, a famous lineage of Noh actors. The heir, Hosho Yagoro, is played by Hasegawa Kuzuo who went on to become familiar among Ichikawa Kon fans as Yukinojo in An Actor's Revenge, which was also co-written by Ito, adding to the relatedness of An Heir's Place.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-03
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The Crucified Lovers
Overview: When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-23
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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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Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-07-12
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Tenjiku Tokubei
Overview: Japanese horror movie from 1936.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1936-12-31
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Koga's Messenger
Overview: The mysterious Koga Ninja crushes the villains who are trying to take over the inheritance of the Omi castle owner using various means! A sword and witchcraft, a mystery and revenge swirl around the mystery of the hood, in the demon tower, in the underground castle, and at the bottom of the lake!
Genres: History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-18
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Iro no Michi Oshiemasu: Yume San'ya
Overview: A unique story of a life of romance, divided into three episodes about the profound secrets of the path deeply rooted in the essence of human nature, depicted with a wry and stylish touch.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-11
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Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut
Overview: The story of Sasaki Kojiro, a young swordsman, and his quest to train under master Seigen and develop his own style.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan
Overview: It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-26
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Samurai Vendetta
Overview: Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira that led to the famous revenge of the 47 Ronin.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-22
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Overview: Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-12
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Blue Snake Bath
Overview: Last part of the Snake Woman trilogy.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-22
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Gambler and the Princess
Overview: Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-28
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The Lord Pretends
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-13
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The Blind Menace
Overview: This is the story of a blind masseur who tricks people, steals, and kills; he is the anti-Zatoichi.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-01
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Buddha
Overview: An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-31
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The Woman in the Rumor
Overview: Yukiko's fiance learns her mother runs a geisha house and ends their engagement. She despises what her mother does until one of her clients shows interest and starts to woo her.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-20
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A Lustful Man
Overview: Fascinated with women from an early age, Yonosuke had his first sexual encounter at the age of seven. From that day on, he recklessly and forwardly pursues women, feeding his fascination and experience. As Yonosuke's salacious behavior brings much cause for shame to the family, his father eventually breaks relations with him. Expelled from the family, 19-year-old Yonosuke embarks on a pilgrimage of lust, traveling far and wide to acquaint himself with women of all walks.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-21
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Initiation of the Two-Sword Style
Overview: Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1943-04-01
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Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon
Overview: The life, adventures and exploits of warlord Date Masamune the One-eyed Dragon: his early youth as an aggressive warrior, the battles he won until subduing almost all his enemies, the lonely comprehension of knowing that he actually can not take over the whole country because he was born too late.
Genres: History Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-07-02
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One Million Goku
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1938-05-05
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Ugetsu
Overview: In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-03-26
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Ghost of Saga Mansion
Overview: A woman loses her son through an evil conspiracy and commits suicide. Shortly afterwards a ghost cat begins haunting the conspirators. This is Takako Irie's first bakeneko (ghost cat) movie; it started a Daiei cycle which was very popular at the time in Japan.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-09-03
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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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Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord
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Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-09-29
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Taki no shiraito
Overview: A 1946 Japanese film directed by Keigo Kimura.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1946-10-01
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Flowery Hood
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-25
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Marathon Samurai
Overview: The TV drama of Ima Harube was adapted by Yagi Ryuichiro ("Komuso Henge"), directed by Mori Issei ("I Am Fujikichirou"), and cinematographed by Honda Shozo ("The Return of the Ghost"). The main cast includes Katsu Shintaro ("Flower of the Wandering Bird"), Saga Michiko and Mita Tokiko ("Matashirou's Fighting Journey")
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-05
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Mangorō Tengu
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-06
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The Two Musashis
Overview: During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu clan's top instructors and then taking on Sasaki Kojiro!
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-03
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Sound in the Mist
Overview: In the heart of the Japanese Alps, in Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, botany professor Kazuhiko Onuma spends time with Tsuruko, his lover. One night, Kazuhiko's wife Kazuyo comes to see them and confronts the professor about his extramarital affair, and Tsuruko, an inevitable witness to the confrontation, leaves the professor the following morning. Over the next decade, whenever he visits the mountain cabin every autumn equinox, the memory of Tsuruko will forever haunt Kazuhiko...
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-21
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