Kanjiro Nakamura
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Department: Acting
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Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
Overview: Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
Genres: History War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-29
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Absolutely Secret: Girl Torture
Overview: Set in the Edo Era, the film opens with a group of women being convicted of various crimes. The rest of the film is given to graphic depiction of the tortures the women endure as part of their sentences.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-04-01
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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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Dancers of Awa
Overview: Jurobei, a kaisen tonya (wholesaler in port) in Awa, was wronged and killed on the day of the Dance Festival by the evil merchant & the chamberlin. His brother (Kazuo Hasegawa) vowed vengeance on the day of his brother's death. So every year the villains are worried during the Awa Dance Festival (which is part of the Obon festival), but nothing has ever happened, until seven years later...
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-05-21
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