Shoji Umewaka
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 27, 1936
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The Magnificent Five
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-15
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Bakeneko Goyōda
Overview: A comic thriller directed by Tokuzo Tanaka, a first-time newcomer, based on a screenplay by Toshio Tamikado, who co-wrote "Nukiashisashi Ashi Shinobiashi." Photographed by Chikichiro Takeda of "Nurekami Kenpo." The music is by Han Takahashi of "Nukiashisashiashishininashi". Shoji Umewaka, Mieko Kondo, Daimaru Luckett and others
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-21
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Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight
Overview: In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.
Genres: Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-06-18
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Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang
Overview: The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.
Genres: Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-08-13
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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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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower
Overview: The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks.
Genres: Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-09-21
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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil
Overview: The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.
Genres: Action Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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White Snake Woman
Overview: While transporting a bride-to-be in a closed carriage (kago) while during a thunderstorm, a group of servants and onlookers suddenly come upon an apparition of a ghostly white-draped female figure floating down to the ground. As she turns to face the crowd, the woman reveals the disfigured right side of her face. As the procession stands in utter horror, the ghost then takes flight again and down a side street. After the shock wears off, the bride is checked on and everyone is safe in the group. Once the wedding party finally arrives at the groom's home, they apologize for the delay... and proceed to open the kago, only to realize that the bride-to-be is now missing... and all that's left in the carriage is a single white snake slithering about.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-15
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Akadô Suzunosuke
Overview: First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.
Genres: Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-21
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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Overview: Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-11
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Ghost from the Continent
Overview: Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-06-02
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Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion
Overview: During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-01
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The Swishing Sword
Overview: A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha, etc. A young swordsman helps her uncover the plot and take revenge.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-08-03
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Bakeneko goyō da
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-21
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