Kenji Sahara
Also Known As: Tadashi Ishihara, 石原忠
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kenji Sahara ( Sahara Kenji, born Tadashi Ishihara) (born May 14, 1932) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa. His real name is Masayoshi Kato ( Katō Masayoshi). Initially he used the name Tadashi Ishihara before changing it when he secured the lead role in Rodan (1956). Description above from the Wikipedia article Kenji Sahara, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kanagawa, Japan
Birthday: May 14, 1932
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Gender: Male
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
Overview: Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.
Genres: Drama Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-04-29
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
Overview: The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-11
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Destroy All Monsters
Overview: At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-01
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Overview: The U.N.G.C.C. (United Nations Godzilla Countermeasure Center) recovers the remains of Mecha-King Ghidorah and construct Mechagodzilla as a countermeasure against Godzilla. Meanwhile, a giant egg is discovered along with a new monster called Rodan. The egg is soon found to be none other than an infant Godzillasaurus.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-11
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Kanpai! Sararīman shokun
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Atragon
Overview: The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-22
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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Overview: The Futurians, time-travelers from the 23rd century, arrive in Japan to warn them of the nation's destruction under Godzilla. They offer to help erase Godzilla from history by preventing his creation. With Godzilla seemingly gone, a new monster emerges as the Futurians' true intentions are revealed.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-12-14
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The H-Man
Overview: Nuclear tests create a radioactive man who can turn people into slime.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-24
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None But the Brave
Overview: American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of the American and Japanese unit commanders, who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men.
Genres: War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-02-24
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The Mysterians
Overview: In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Drama Thriller War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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Space Amoeba
Overview: When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-08-01
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The Shootist: Final Episode
Overview: Matsushita decides to make a new journey by meeting a fateful woman, Askako, while being chased by a hitman and the police. What awaits him at the end?
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-14
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続新入社員十番勝負 サラリーマン一刀流
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-04
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Overview: An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-03-21
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All Monsters Attack
Overview: Ichiro Miki is a child living in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents' constant struggle to make ends meet often leaves the schoolboy alone. Constantly teased by a bully nicknamed Gabara, his only friends are toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko. Ichiro turns to escapist dreams of Monster Island where he befriends the equally bullied Minilla.
Genres: Fantasy Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-20
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Gorath
Overview: In 1976, a drifting star named Gorath is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. Although it is smaller than Earth, its enormous mass is enough to destroy the planet totally. A mission sent to observe Gorath is destroyed after the ship is drawn into the star, with a later mission barely escaping the same fate. However, Astronaut Tatsuma Kanai is left in a catatonic state due to his near death experience. Unable to destroy the invading star, Earth's scientists undertake a desperate plan to build giant rockets at the South Pole to move the planet out of Gorath's path before it is too late.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-21
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Rodan
Overview: Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-26
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Matango
Overview: Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Thriller Drama Mystery Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-11
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Swindler's Ippei
Overview: A trio of fraudsters, Ippei, Saki, and Gen, who work seriously (?) every day with the motto, "My life is solidified with lies, I'm a serious hard worker!" They are geniuses when it comes to tricking people with their kuchihacchode haccho. The person they set their sights on is the director of Okawara General Hospital. There is no mercy for the unscrupulous doctor who uses exorbitant medical bills on the weak to fill his pocket and threatens to donate his organs if he can't pay them! Will Ippei and his friends be able to win a lot of money!?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-07-22
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Adults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth
Overview: The first work of 27-year-old director Eizo Sugawa, contrasting a politician father and his son, a drummer in a student band. It depicts the conflict between old and new morals, and the lives of young people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-11
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The Age of Undutiful Children
Overview: Comedy with music starring the rock band The Spiders.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-12-07
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Godzilla
Overview: A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Josei jishin
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-22
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Ai no uzu shio
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-22
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The Militarists
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Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-09-11
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The Enchanting Devil
Overview: Thriller directed by Seiji Maruyama
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-25
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Battle of the Japan Sea
Overview: Japan and Russia clash in what comes to be known as the Russo-Japanese War. An attempt by the Japanese fleet and army to take Port Arthur fails, and a Russian fleet bears down on the Sea of Japan. Admiral Heihachiro Togo sends his fleet to confront the Russians, with results which stun both nations. Meanwhile, Major Genjiro Akashi makes secret negotiations with the Bolshevik revolutionaries in Russia, negotiations that have repercussions far beyond the conflict at hand.
Genres: War History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-08-01
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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Overview: A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-12-10
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Young Guy at Sea
Overview: Eternal young guy, Yuzo Kayama stars in this fifth installment of the Young Guy series. Young Guy returns to the swim team from the first movie, boards his rival Blue Guy's boat, and meets a young woman on a small island.
Genres: Comedy Action Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-08
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Saotome-ka no musume-tachi
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-08
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The Resurrection of the Beast
Overview: Crime film released in 1969
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-06
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Wakai kisetsu
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-20
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Overview: After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Fantasy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-20
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Ultra Q: Goro and Goro
Overview: Theatrical version of episode 2 of Ultra Q TV series.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-14
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Son of Godzilla
Overview: Reporter Goro Maki stumbles upon scientists conducting weather experiments on Sollgel Island in the South Seas. He discovers the island is inhabited by giant mantis and a woman named Saeko who's been cast away since the death of her father. The pair soon find a helpless infant monster that Godzilla must adopt and learn to raise as one of his own.
Genres: Adventure Family Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-12-16
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Godzilla
Overview: Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Genres: Thriller Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-03
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Mothra
Overview: Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Genres: Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-30
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Frankenstein Conquers the World
Overview: During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-08
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Terror of Mechagodzilla
Overview: A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-03-15
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The Battle of Okinawa
Overview: The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
Genres: War History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-08-14
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Little Peach
Overview: Anzukko (Little Peach) is the daughter of a successful writer. She turns down each one of her suitors, until she marries a beginning writer named Ryokichi. Their life quickly sinks into despair.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-05-13
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Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project
Overview: Theatrical version of episode 17 of Ultra Q TV series.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Mystery Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-14
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Conflagration
Overview: Global South guerrillas hijack the Japanese oil tanker Arabian Light, threatening to blow it up in Tokyo Bay, unless the Cabinet complies with an economically devastating ultimatum.
Genres: Adventure Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-07-12
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Total Natural Colored Ultra Q
Overview: Colored versions of episodes 1, 20, 19 and 15 of Ultra Q TV show, edited together and released in theaters.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-11-09
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Ultra Q Monster Legend: Jun Manjome's Confession
Overview: A special direct-to-video movie based on Ultra Q TV series.
Genres: Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-22
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Choshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu Conspiracy
Overview: Rumors are circulating that the shogunate is losing control of some feudal domains. Lord Yagyu Munefuyu is assigned to deal with the problem and the rebellious clans will be crushed! Meanwhile, a former vassal of the Kazama clan is shot and killed. Moments later a second man is killed by a mysterious master swordsman. Matsudaira Choshichiro and his companions arrive at the crime scene and find a new type of repeating gun. The carved seal on the gun stock belong to the Saiga; a ninja clan abolished by the shogunate many years ago. The blame for the murders is placed on the Kazama clan. Are they guilty or is this a wise cunning plan by Lord Yagyu to be able to destroy the Kazama clan? Choshichiro sets out to reveal the truth and try to save the doomed Kazama clan! In his way are the Owari, Lord Yagyu and his ninja assassins, and the mysterious master swordsman! Will Choshichiro prevail against impossible odds...?
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Ore no sora
Overview: Based on the manga of the same name. Originally published in the Japanese magazine Weekly Playboy. It follows Ippei Yasuda, son of a prominent family, who is immensely gifted in nearly everything he does.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-05-28
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Snow in the South Seas
Overview: Japanese soldiers stranded in Manokwari, New Guinea, improvise a theater play to keep their spirits up and endure the extremely difficult conditions.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-29
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Farewell Rabaul
Overview: A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of any woman who will have them, they spend their days indulging in every fantasy in order to escape the overwhelming fear of death looming just over the horizon.
Genres: Romance War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-02-10
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Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Overview: During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-05-18
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The Princess of Badger Palace
Overview: Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-26
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Admiral Yamamoto
Overview: As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-14
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Contract Killer
Overview: Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-04-03
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The War of the Gargantuas
Overview: Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.
Genres: Action Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-07-31
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Tokyo no hito sayonara
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-06-28
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Song for a Bride
Overview: An Ishiro Honda film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-11
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Chûshingura
Overview: After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-03
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０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－
Overview: Samonji, a reporter, receives a message on his answering machine from his friend Takada that says "stop it... zero plan! February." Learning that Takada is dead, Samonji begins an investigation. He and his younger sister Fumiko investigate major events happening in February but cannot find anything relevant. Meanwhile, Kanzaki, a doctor who works at a clinic on a remote island, is working on a plan to extort two billion yen.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-03-03
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The Paradise Island Story
Overview: Musical-comedy about nine soldiers deserted on an island in South Pacific.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-29
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Sazae-san Sequel
Overview: An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-09
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
Overview: When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Comedy Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-06-26
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Ticket to Hell
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Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-28
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Without Complaint
Overview: Based on the novel of the same name by Seichô Matsumoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-02-01
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Kome hyappyo
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Genres: History TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Godzilla: Final Wars
Overview: Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-12-04
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Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Overview: Obscure French version of the original Godzilla. The film combines elements of the original Toho version and the American King of the Monsters! in a unique assemblage exclusive to the Francophone market. Released by Les Films du Verseau.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-03-14
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不倫 この愛が裁けますか
Overview: Junko's only son dies in an accident. Junko is exhausted by despair and grief, and her husband, who should be there to support her, instead blames her. But her father-in-law, Tsuneo, finds her dear.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-07-12
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ミスター・ジャイアンツ 勝利の旗
Overview: Apparently a baseball drama starring real-life stars Nagashima (The Babe Ruth of Japanese Baseball) and teammate Oh-known collectively as ON-from the Yomiuri Giants. Nagashima nickname was 'Mr. Giants.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-02-12
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The Maiden Courtesan
Overview: Period romantic drama.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-22
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