Hideo Hongo
Also Known As: Hideo Hongô , よしだ ひでお, 本郷 秀雄
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: December 29, 1916
Age: 108 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: June 22, 1987
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Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Coral Mansion
Overview: Bored Hatamoto movie #29
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-23
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Sazae-san's Marriage
Overview: Sazae finally gets married, but right after that, Masuo is transferred to Osaka. A heartbroken Sazae sends her parents on a silver wedding trip, and eventually heads for Nikko, a travel destination. Sazae is once again overwhelmed by the sight of the newlyweds bustling with sunlight, but...
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-09
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Hebihime sama
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-25
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The Samurai Markets
Overview: The success story of a group of ronin who fights against traffickers during the Edo Tenpo period.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-22
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Samurai Vagabonds
Overview: On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga is plunged into a dispute with Tokugawa Yoshinao that will lead to one of them ascending the throne. This is an exciting and informative film that brings the brilliant history of Japan to the surface in a new light.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-15
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Bara daimyo
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-07
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Ojo-kichiza
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-21
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Tomboy Samurai
Overview: The beautiful daughter of a merchant with a penchant for danger proves to be too much to handle for her worried father. Disguising herself as a man and changing her name, she heads for the capital...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
Overview: In this movie, Sashichi tries to catch a serial killer who kills his victims with shurikens.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-03-01
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Mother's Love Letter
Overview: Domestic comedy involving a strong wife and a "henpecked" husband taking place in a family-run judo school.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1935-04-18
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Boy Aviation Pilots
Overview: Story of two close friends who long to become pilots in the air corps. Only one succeeds in entering the service, while the other finds a job in civilian aviation through his instructor's good offices.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1936-07-24
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New Tengu from Mount Kurama
Overview: The film is set in Kyoto at the end of the Tokugawa period, when there is a fierce clash between the supporters of the Emperor, who are fighting for the overthrow of the Shogunate, and the Shinsengumi squad, who are chasing them. Suddenly, a mysterious masked warrior appears, on a white horse he is called Tengu from Mount Kurama and he opposes the Shinsengumi.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-09-18
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Abekobe dōchū
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-09
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爆笑天国 とんち教室
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-07-13
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風来物語任侠篇
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-28
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Kirimaru Kirigakure
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Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-03
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Magistrate of Dice
Overview: Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-18
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Tenten Musume
Overview: Based on the comic by Shosuke Kurakane. Shown in two parts.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-12
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Street of Wandering Men
Overview: When a group of men from the Hanya clan search his town for a missing geisha, a brave ronin decides to help her and a drunken calligrapher. In doing so, he uncovers a wider scheme.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-17
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The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
Overview: Jidaigeki by Tai Kato
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-07
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Mission Accomplished
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-17
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Sunny and Cloudy Days
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-26
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The Paper Crane
Overview: A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con artists.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
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Such is Life
Overview: Japanese drama film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-01
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Blood Festival of Akagi
Overview: Japanese film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-25
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Green Light to Joy
Overview: Drama about the friendship between a lonely laborer (Atsumi) and a young woman (Hoshi) unable to enter college.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-12-06
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Mermaids and Sea Robbers
Overview: Rival bands of pirates try to get hold of a priceless treasure.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-21
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Bored Hatamoto on Mt. Fuji
Overview: Bored Hatamoto film #8
Genres: History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1937-01-05
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Duel of Blood and Sand
Overview: Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands. In a kind of homage to Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, the townspeople have been unable to defend themselves and Inaba sets out to teach them how to stand up for themselves. Meanwhile the vile Lord Yasumasa has sent the 4 finest swordsmen in the clan out to hunt Inaba down and kill him. Led by the magnificent Ichibei (Konoe), a master of weaponry in his own right, everything points to an ultimate showdown between the former friends in a battle to the death.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-01
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Street of Ronin
Overview: Based on the famous novel by Yamagami Itaro, this is the story of a group of ronin living in abject poverty in the latter days of the Edo period. Starring the great Konoe Jushiro, Ronin Gai is populated by an ensemble of colorful characters, social outcasts who patronize a restaurant and bar on the outskirts of Edo. Among them are masterless samurai reduced to drunkenness and debauchery. One disgraced and disillusioned former warrior gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to retrieve a famous knife from a corrupt lord. This is the third version directed by Makino Masahiro and is considered a true classic.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-03
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Mask of the Moon
Overview: Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-25
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Showdown at Lightning Pass
Overview: A story about a spear master’s spiritual and martial discipline.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-27
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Jirocho Fuji
Overview: Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-06-03
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Secrets of Fuji 2
Overview: Early film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-08
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The Phantom Goblin
Overview: An injured Edo official is rescued by a vassal whose appearance is exactly like himself, and swears to sweep out the criminals from the town on his behalf.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-12
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The Marked Man
Overview: A man from Osaka comes up to Tokyo to fight gangsterism.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-05-01
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Senka o koete
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1950-09-02
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Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane
Overview: Follows the murder of a money-lending masseur by an impoverished samurai. The slain masseur's daughter will also fall victim to his curse, so that she can become empowered as an agent of her father's vengeance.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-26
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Oichi no kata
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1942-09-10
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A Revengeful Raid
Overview: In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-22
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Travels of Gonkuro
Overview: Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-06
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The South Sea Wolf
Overview: Namie's in trouble again, getting snatched by an evil gang in search of treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart, and falls in with a band of pirates who are also hunting the hidden stash.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-09
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Destroyer Yukikaze
Overview: Yutaro Kida, a worker at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal, volunteers for the navy but finds himself a cook's mate in the galley of a gunboat. But his dream is eventually realized when he is transferred to the new and powerful destroyer Yukikaze which he helped to build. When the Pacific War breaks out Yukikaze performs valiantly in the South Pacific, and while on shore leave, Kida meets and falls in love with Yukiko, younger sister of his commander.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-16
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Case of a Young Lord 8
Overview: A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corrupt member of the Shogun's Council of Elders. Young Lord decides to take on the Shogun's vile chief attendant.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-27
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The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
Overview: One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-07-31
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Tabi wa kimagure kaze makase
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-16
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The Lord and the Gambler
Overview: Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving no heir and despite the protest from Minister Horio, it is decided that young Chonosuke is to succeed as ruler of the clan. Horio determines to murder Chonosuke on his way to Edo so that his own grandchild may rule the Takatori Clan. "Odd" Han, a travelling gambler happens to stop at the inn where Chonosuke's party is staying in secret. The assassins come to attack Chonosuke on the riverbank where he is viewing the fireworks alone but are driven off by Han. Now Chonosuke travels with Han disguised as a gambler during which he begins to learn the hardships of the peasants and is struck with the contrast between the life of a feudal and those whose labour provides his luxurious living.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-01
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The Princess Says No
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-08
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A Warrior Generation
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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Dai Abare Tokaido
Overview: An entertainment movie featuring familiar faces of Toyama no Kin-san, Nezumi Kozo, Yaji Kita, and others who traveled around the Tokaido. Written and directed by Kunio Watanabe. A group of samurai rushed into the Sakura Opera Troupe in the mountain village, chasing a young woman named Chiyohime who was promoting dancing around Edo Asakusa area. Suri Nao and Kinshiro Toyama was there and saved her. Meanwhile, the samurai asked the acquaintance Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi to find her. Jirokichi visited Kinshiro 's house, and found her there…
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-28
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The Black Hooded Man in Peril
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-07-24
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My Pistol Is Quick
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-28
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53 Stages of the Road
Overview: An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-18
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Traveling of Two Young Men
Overview: At the crowded Komatsuya in Kawadome, travellers are holding a secret art contest to relieve boredom. However, a thief goes around. During the sudden commotion, a young man called Gentaro begins to perform magic tricks. This magic trick brings out the lost wallets of the travellers one after another. Even the thief himself, Shinzo, is surprised by this trick. Gentaro hears that Okinu, daughter of Kutsukake Jinbei, is looking for Eijiro, the young boss of Omaeda. Gentaro arrives and introduces himself as Eijiro Omaeda. He moves to Kichibei's family in Sakamoto-juku where he meets Okinu's father who needs help.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-17
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Peony on the Skin
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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お嬢さん三度笠
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-11
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Wedding Season
Overview: Urban love comedy in which Koji Tsuruta, who works for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Parks and Greenery Department, plays love shepherd to a number of women, including his true love, Inako Arima.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-16
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Queen of the Treasure Island
Overview: At a tavern in Shimoda, Ronin Tadakazu Yamakawa saved a samurai girl named Mino from the clutches of the Benten family. When Mino's father, Kyohei Tsuchihashi, is murdered by unknown assailants, Tadakazu is summoned to Akane-ya, the landlord of this area. He promises to ensure the safety of Mino for three days, during which the Benten family must not harm her...
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-11-15
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Talkative Company President
Overview: A former company man turned drifter is pulled back to lead a struggling toy company, enforcing bold reforms that shake up its corporate culture. Just as success arrives, he quietly walks away, leaving a changed company behind.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-03
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