Akira Shimizu
Also Known As: 清水明
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 20, 1916
Deathday: August 17, 2012
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School
Overview: Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes.
Genres: Drama Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-25
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Kanto Woman Fortitude
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-10-04
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Vanished Enlisted Man
Overview: In June 1941, Captain Kagawa (Ryutaro Tatsumi), who had just graduated from the military academy, was assigned as the captain of a sentry patrol in Beiman, which was located on the opposite side of the Heilongjiang River from the Semidomka region of the Soviet Union. His predecessor, Lieutenant Kishi (Kawamura Kenichiro), a mild-mannered middle-aged man, had earned the trust of his men and the villagers by relaxing his military duties. However, newly appointed Lieutenant Kagawa thinks that Kishi's way of doing things is sloppy and begins to train the soldiers furiously in order to teach them a lesson.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-01-14
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Kunisada Chūji
Overview: Kunisada Tadaharu, a peasant of Kunisada Village in Joshu Sai County, could not stand the bad government and poor harvest of Takebe Genhan, the governor of the time. entered the world of As he played more and more games at the gambling hall, he became feared as "Chuji the gambling robber", and became a boss who had a share of Inui such as Nikko's Enzo and Shimizu's Kentetsu. However, due to a disagreement, he killed his benefactor Isaburo Boss, and was abandoned by Yasugoro and was chased. However, Chuji cleverly took advantage of the peasant uprising, shut himself up on Mt. Akagi, opened a gambling hall, and was touted as the greatest boss in the Kanto region. The magistrate, who learned of the close relationship between the peasants and Chuji, finally arranged for Chuji to go on a trip. Chuji, who doesn't know that he was weighed, gleefully descends the mountain, but...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-29
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The Fiery Magistrate
Overview: Film adaption by Kenji Misumi
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-09-19
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Samaritan Zatoichi
Overview: Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-12-28
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The Youth Killer
Overview: Though his parents help him run the family business, Jun still feels persecuted by their love; when they bar him from meeting with his girlfriend, tensions increase.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-10-23
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Sōran wataridori
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-27
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The Magical Warrior
Overview: Rikitaro and Osayo are popular entertainers who throw knives. They are sweethearts. At one day They help Ocho, who is a beautiful pickpocket when she is attacked by Ronin. in Asakusa, However, they come to be surrounded by doubtful Ronin after that. Moreover, Rikitaro is called to stop by Kajima of Edo-Karo of Nihonmatsu-Han. He calls him a young lord and treats Rikitaro as one, because his young lord, Tetsunojo is missing. Kuni-Garo makes a plan to carry out. Kikumaru, the younger brother of the mother difference in him instead of Tetsunojo, Since Rikitaro is just like Tetsunojo, then, they are convinced that it is Tetsunojo of Rikitaro. Rikitaro and Osayo decide to help Kajima and Tetsunojo. Finally they success to crush Kikumarsu's group.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-06
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女と海賊
Overview: In the early Edo period, among the pirate ships that roamed the seas near Ryukyu and Korea, there was a ship called the Sueyoshi, led by a man known as Misaki Shogoro, who was infamous for his devilish cruelty. Shogoro had a rule: he would kill all the men from the ships he raided, while the women would be distributed among the crew for their pleasure. However, he himself never touched any woman. Aboard the ship was a young girl named Kogane, who had been raised on the ship since she was a child and dressed as a boy. Unbeknownst to others, she had grown to secretly adore Shogoro.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-01
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Satan's Sword: The Dragon God
Overview: The sequel to Daibosatsu tôge (1960) and the second of the trilogy follows the adventures of Ryunosuke Tsukue after he is blinded.
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-27
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Jigoku bana
Overview: Period drama based on the novel by Saisei Murō.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-06-25
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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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Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace
Overview: Okoyo, the mistress of Lord Arima, fears that she is being replaced by a younger woman named Otaki. In a fit of jealousy, she kills the younger girl. The dead woman's cat licks her blood and becomes a demon, seeking revenge on Okoyo
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-12-29
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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 before.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-03-31
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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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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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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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Satan's Sword
Overview: The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue , a nihilistic swordmaster who doesn't hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-18
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Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Overview: The blind masseuse is targeted by the leader of a powerful yakuza group while also fending off a jealous husband bent on revenge. Zatoichi tours Edo's underground via a rousing onsen fight scene, gambling houses and the gender-bending character of Umeji, before a final, flame-filled conflagration.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-08-12
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Gambler and the Princess
Overview: Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-28
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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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Blood End
Overview: Sentaro is been severely beaten for his defiance of the government and the high taxes during a time of famine. He is befriended by Kada Gentaro, a leader in the Mito Tengu group, which plans to overthrow the shogunate.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Romance History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-11-15
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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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Thief and Magistrate
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-12-07
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Flowery Hood 2
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-11-07
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Flowery Hood
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-25
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Tenchu!
Overview: A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.
Genres: History Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-08-09
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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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Goblin Courier
Overview: Jida-geki by Santaro Marune.
Genres: History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1949-01-04
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Let's Dance Tonight
Overview: A drama about the sex industry.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-05-13
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Oniisan to oneesan
Overview: A 1961 film directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-08
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Kawaii mendori ga utatta
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-10
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Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi
Overview: Fukagawa's chef Ushimatsu of the restaurant Kawatake fell in love with a maid named Omame and changed dramatically. He stopped gambling and womanizing much to the surprise of his friends. As their wedding day approached, Minosuke who had long been infatuated with Omame threatened her mother Okuma by using a promissory note for three ryō that he lent to her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-30
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Mangorō Tengu
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-06
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