Murasaki Fujima
Also Known As: 初代藤間紫
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: May 24, 1923
Age: 101 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: March 27, 2009
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Women of Ginza
Overview: At Shizumoto, a geisha shop not far from Ginza, a group of geisha are going about their day, putting up a modest resistance to the tragedies of life. The proprietress, Ikuyo, is a ridiculously good-natured woman who gives money to a poor but brilliant young man, Eisaku Yanoguchi, to attend college on the condition that he will take care of her in the future.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-01
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Haru no sanmyaku
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-17
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Sazae-san's Newlywed Family
Overview: Sazae's wish came true and she got married to Masuo. The two ended up living together at Sazae's parents' home, the Isono family. However, the newlywed life that started at the Isono family was a disaster. At the Isono family, where bonito and Wakame pranks and neighbors visit, it is difficult even to be alone.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-23
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Zoku jūdai no seiten
Overview: Film directed by Saeki Kozo with Wakao Ayako.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-05-15
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The President Talks Bank
Overview: The president learns that the company's biggest stockholder is also a friend of his singing teacher and spies on his movements.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-03-20
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Ganko Oyaji to Edokko Shain
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-22
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Dotanba
Overview: Dotanba - Last Minute
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-10
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Birth of Romance
Overview: The cabaret «Romance», run by Masami Daisaku's father, is experiencing financial difficulties, and Masami is betting on changes and asks singer Hibari Misora to perform. Musical youth comedy with young actors, passion, funny songs and laughter. Hibari Misora appears as herself.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-15
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Sazae-san Plays Cupid
Overview: An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
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Triangle Moods
Overview: Ayako Wakao portrays a downtown rice ball shop girl whose heart is set on her business. Involved in her life are three young men—stage actor Goro, businessman Kokichi and Sanpei Pachinko.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-24
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San'nin musume kanpai!
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-18
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The Third President
Overview: The fifth entry in the Company President Series
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-18
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Haruko no ōen danchō
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-05
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Boku chin hōrō-ki
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-26
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The President's Boss
Overview: A new third-class president wins an appointment thanks to his marriage with the former president's daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-03
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Kizu-darake no futeki-sha
Overview: 1963 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-03-09
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Third Class Executives
Overview: 1950s Japanese comedy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-05-30
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The Approach of Autumn
Overview: A single mother from the country raising a 6th grade boy comes to Tokyo, leaves the boy to live with his uncle's family, runs a struggling grocery store, and works a local inn. The boy befriends a girl, the daughter of the innkeeper.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-01
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The Homeless
Overview: Two inmates are simultaneously released from jail, but go their separate ways, only to cross paths again in the nearest brothel. There they make the acquaintance of a would-be prostitute. They help her escape and decide to guide her on her quest for sunken contraband somewhere off the coast.
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-10-09
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Yakuza Ladies
Overview: While her husband is in prison doing time, Tamaki, the wife of a yakuza capo, runs her spouse’s gang with an iron hand. Meanwhile, Makoto, her younger sister, marries a member of a rival band after being raped by him. The two sisters, united by blood ties but married to enemy yakuzas, will ultimately have to decide whose side they’re on.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-11-15
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Nigetekita hanayome
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-12
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Farewell to Spring
Overview: Five longtime friends get back together, but are disappointed to find that their bonds are not as strong as they once were.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-28
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Marriageable Age
Overview: Yoshimura's 48th film is the contemporary story of a well-to-do family showing the frailties and failings of the class, the egotism, and the complete lack of consideration under polite and superficially perfect manners.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-14
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Bot-chan
Overview: 1953 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-06-15
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Hibari the Traveling Performer
Overview: Kimie, a traveling guitarist, performs at various inns at help out her sickly mother. One night while out with her mother, Otoshi, Kimie unexpectedly sees her father, who had abandoned the family 20 years ago. Her hopes for a happy reunion are quickly dashed as her father, having married into a wealthy family, wants nothing to do with her. Will Kimie be able to regain her father’s love?
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-12
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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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Thus Another Day
Overview: A father curries favor with his bosses to further his career, but his wife has lost faith in him. She returns to her family home while they rent out their house during the summer to pay off their mortgage, and there she meets a lonely old man...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-27
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The Other Woman
Overview: In "The Other Woman" the children of a distinguished professor find that the woman they have come to regard as their racy and slightly disreputable Ginza aunt is really their mother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-30
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Rush to Our Sweetheart
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-09
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Cosmetic Sales Competition
Overview: A cosmetics saleswoman falls for a rival executive.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-06-09
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I'll Never Cry!
Overview: The rehabilitation of a delinquent on leaving reformatory. Her redemption comes through a boy in a wheelchair; by his rehabilitation, growing comes in courage along with her patient, she grows by finding meaning in her own existence. She finally sees a new world before her and has the determination to lead a normal life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-10-29
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The Domain
Overview: The feud between two rival delivery companies, Kibamasa and Okiyama, heats up as the head of Kibamasa falls ill.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-13
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The Final Winner?
Overview: In a high school, two men are fighting over a beautiful female teacher who has been assigned as an English teacher.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-28
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A Country Boss
Overview: A country boss gives up his way of life because of his daughter's marriage.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-25
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Tenten Musume
Overview: Based on the comic by Shosuke Kurakane. Shown in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-12
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Tokyo Sweetheart
Overview: Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorner artist all struggle to make their livings and to find happiness in difficult surroundings.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-07-15
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Iemitsu and Hikoza
Overview: A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing somewhat against type).
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-03-26
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A Mother's Journey
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-09-21
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Typhoon
Overview: A group of shady politicians want to make money after a typhoon by claiming the schoolhouse has been destroyed and then cashing in on building a new one.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-19
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August Moon
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-29
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Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period
Overview: Sixth entry in the Company President Series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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Modae
Overview: This unique melodrama depicts the anguish of a new wife whose husband confesses to her his infertility on their wedding night. The virgin wife, who spends her days in a state of unfulfillment, is gradually attracted to a young playboy, but she is unable to cross the line. One day, her husband proposes to have a child through artificial insemination.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-10-03
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神州天馬侠 完結篇
Overview: In a desperate crisis, Inamaru is plunged into the dark sea by a strike from Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ryutaro desperately tries to rescue Inamaru. However, it's not just Ieyasu who aims for him and the precious treasure of the Unshaken Banner. Various individuals, good and evil alike, are aiming for the foothills of Mount Fuji where the hidden treasure lies.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-09-21
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Young Girls Are Everywhere
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-04-03
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White Cliffs
Overview: 1960 Toei film.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-05
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Shin Jinsei Gekijo
Overview: 1961 Theater of Life adaptation.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-31
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Aces Wild
Overview: Keisuke Morita, a man with dark glasses standing on the Shibaura pier, a descendant of an illegitimate descendant left behind in Osaka and a brother of the Otorigumi, returned from South America for the first time in 15 years. When he stepped on the soil of his native land, his first thought was to visit Otanuki Fudo, the guardian deity of the Otorigumi, but the Otorigumi had fallen and Otanuki Fudo was on the verge of eviction for the construction of an expressway. Keisuke and Joji put on the striped suits left to them by their late boss, and set out to rebuild the clan...
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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The Undefeated Woman
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-21
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Dokuritsu bijin-tai
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-28
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Tactics of Love
Overview: 1955 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-01
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Noren to hanayome
Overview: Romantic comedy
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
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遊の人‐天下の御意見番 大久保彦左衛門‐
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-01-02
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Settlement of Love
Overview: Living in a house that has lost its man to the war a year earlier are the widow and her child. Four of the dead man's friends gather to have an anniversary wake. Some time following the ceremony one of the attendees marries the widow. Soon another friend of the deceased and his family also make the house their home when they move to town. Everyone's life is changed quite a bit. When the newer husband sustains an injury to his leg and loses his job it leads to the wife having to work. By the time the fifth anniversary of the friend's death occurs and another reunion is held another friend is in love with the former widow.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-03-28
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Executive Chair
Overview: In post-war Japan, The Second Drawer follows Funada, a devoted company man whose planned family trip is disrupted by the sudden death of his boss. Thrust into a delicate business negotiation and a chance encounter with a mysterious woman, he becomes entangled in a quiet storm of corporate intrigue, personal sacrifice, and emotional complexity. As relationships shift and secrets surface, Funada must navigate the fine line between duty and desire in a world where ambition and morality rarely
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-08
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Shusse kōsu ni shinro o tore
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-26
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Zoku botchan shain
Overview: 1954 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-05-07
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Koi no gashū
Overview: Taiji (Kawazu Yusuke), who works at Noble Cosmetics, wants to marry his girlfriend Tomie (Kuwano Miyuki), but is having a hard time saving up the money. On a night train, he casually takes a photo of a middle-aged man and a young woman sleeping close together in seats diagonally opposite each other. In reality, the man is Aizawa (Sano Shuji), the section chief at the government agency where Tomie works. Tomie tells Taiji that she is pregnant and wants them to get married soon, so Taiji sends Aizawa the same photo. This is to ask him to buy it...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-21
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New Third Class Executive: Travel and Women and Drinking Version
Overview: A struggling salesman at World Electric finds his major deal blocked by internal politics and pressure from all sides. During a company trip to Beppu, personal entanglements and old company secrets surface, forcing difficult choices and quiet compromises.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-15
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