Kyonosuke Nango
Also Known As: 南郷京之助
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
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Gender: Male
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Kingdom of Youth
Overview: An entertaining youth drama, which tells about the struggle of a young swordsman Yamanaka Shikanoske (Kinya Kitaoji) and his friends who resist the tyranny of the Mori clan in a war-torn country during the Sengoku period! The film starred teenage Toei company of that time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-05-20
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Seven from Edo
Overview: When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost studio during that era. As with so many of their films, this is highly entertaining, with lots of plot twists and exciting swordplay
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-30
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba
Overview: Early film by Eiichi Kudô.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-01
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Travels of Lord Mito: The Abominable Giant Monks
Overview: Lord Mito, with his companions, comes to Sakai, Senshu, where the annual Minato Festival takes place. During the celebration, a mysterious incident occurs. The portable altar is attacked by a shaven-headed priest, and Ofuji, the daughter of a wealthy Senshu-ya merchant, disappears.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-22
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Eight Brave Brothers 3
Overview: The long-awaited Hakkenshi arrive at Takita Castle, which is saddened by successive defeats.
Genres: Adventure Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-26
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Eight Brave Brothers 2
Overview: 2nd film in the Eight Brave Brothers trilogy
Genres: Horror Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-19
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-08
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Overview: Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-27
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Eight Brave Brothers
Overview: This remake of Satomi Hakkenden is the most requested of all Toei movies and features some of the greatest special effects ever filmed. Set in the mountains of Awa Province, a monster bat from the heavens, a monster eagle from the clouds, a killer amphibian man, and a fire-breathing monster serpent! Mean-while being protected by the black magic of two sorceresses, the army of Ogigayatsu Sadamasa surges on! Young Satomi Yoshimichi stands up to the onslaught in defense of peace and happiness. As incarnates of the loyal family canine Yatsufusa, eight young warriors are bound by eight mystical beads of virtue. These are the adventures of eight warrior brothers, Satomi Hakkenden!
Genres: Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-11
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The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
Overview: The second film about the adventures of Chosichiro Matsudaira. This time he fights against conspirators whose goal is to replace the 4th Shogun Ietsuna during his visit to Nikko Shrine.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-24
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Mission to Hell
Overview: A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the 13th century.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-06-09
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Feline Spirit
Overview: Go master Matashichiro Ryuzoji, during the game, was killed in anger by the Lord of the Nabeshima clan, Hizen-no-kami. The mother of the murdered Matashichiro, Akishino, cursing the Nabeshima family, commits suicide. Akishino's spirit passes to Matashichiro's beloved cat, and the monster cat appears in front of Hizen-no-kami along with Matashichiro's ghost...
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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A Young Rabble
Overview: When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Gonkuro.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-09
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Law in Ghost Island
Overview: Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-13
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Lion Crest
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-02
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Lion Crest Part 2
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-15
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Lair of the Snakegod
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Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-12
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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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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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Wakatono senryō hada
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-21
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