Kichiya Bando
Also Known As: 坂東吉弥
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: June 21, 1937
Age: 87 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: April 23, 2004
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Lady Sen and Hideyori
Overview: From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation. Princess Sen, a daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is caught amidst the family feud between the Tokugawa and Toyotomi families. When her father Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu attacks her husband Toyotomi Hideyori's castle, her life takes a sudden turn for the worse. Will she ever find peace in her life again? One of Hibari Misora's most memorable performances, a movie you will never forget!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-25
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The Spear of Heroism
Overview: Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-17
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3
Overview: What will become of Sakon's lover, Shiragiku, who has been abducted to the Matsunaga Danjo residence? What about Benigiku and the others, whose souls have been extracted and who are heading to Mt. Hitokoi? And when will the three treasures of Peacock Castle be gathered? Filled with mystery and bringing with it dreams, the thrilling battle between the righteous young man and the sorcerer reaches an increasingly climax.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-09
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 4
Overview: The righteous young men, who were separated by the all-out attack of sorcery, are saved by the friendship of a young Sengoku warlord, and now launch an all-out attack on Gondayu, who has usurped the regent's position. An exciting and heated battle unfolds. This is the grand finale of a golden period drama that mobilizes all the popular youth stars.
Genres: Drama Fantasy History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-18
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Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders
Overview: The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-15
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Samurai Knights
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-11
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Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-27
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Morning Breeze in Edo
Overview: The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-29
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Castle of Flames
Overview: In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-30
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Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
Overview: Escaping the hustle and bustle of Edo, the Young Lord came to Oshima Island in Izu to take a vacation. Unexpectedly, the island's boss, Amimoto, was brutally murdered with a harpoon. As usual, the Young Lord sets out to solve the case. However, most of the islanders have a grudge against Amimoto, and there are so many suspects that he is at his wits' end this time. Set against the beautiful sea of Izu and the majestic Mt. Mihara, the Young Lord's brilliant deductions and his secret sword Ichimonjo-Kakureshi cut through the mystery!
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-23
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Lord of Steel Heart
Overview: A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo. One of Honjo's most trusted under-lords is Sanzaemon. He has designs on Matabei's fief, and he plots to kill Matabei. He finally convinces Lord Honjo of Matabei's guilt. Now Matabei must fight to survive.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Drunken Sword
Overview: Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1
Overview: A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
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人形佐七捕物帖 闇に笑う鉄仮面
Overview: The head clerk of a decorative shop that captivates Edo girls with goods from the Nanban trade is murdered. The weapon used is a Western longsword. The multifaceted exploits of the renowned Sakichi reveal the underlying complexities of a fierce fallout among remnants of pirates.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-20
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