Kin'ya Suzuki
Also Known As: 鈴木欣也
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Department: Acting
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Gender: Male
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20 Duels of Young Shingo - Conclusion

Overview: While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives have been affected by his actions. Though the many duels he fought were intended to bring justice to those who sought to do evil, he is faced with the knowledge that his victories have also caused suffering amont the family members of his victims-leading him to question his life's philosophy. This superb film is the final chapter in this part of Shingo's story. A fitting tribute to his quest to be the supreme swordsman.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-07-13
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八幡鳩九郎

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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鷹天皇飄々剣 吉野の風雲児

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-21
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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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Mukōmizu no kenka kasa

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-24
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Kanto Street Peddlers

Overview: Kokubu Masaru (Bunta Sugawara) is a hard-headed, hot-tempered member of a street vendor clan run by an elderly boss (Kanjuro Arashi). They come into conflict with an unholy alliance of evil Yakuza bosses (Watanabe, Amatsu and Kawazu).
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-11-08
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Road Warriors

Overview: A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-17
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Eighteen Years in Prison

Overview: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a gangster, but their paths cross again as they both fall in love with the same woman.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-02-24
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Restoration Fire

Overview: Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-14
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While Traveling

Overview: In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, while being harassed by vassals of the usurper (Kensaku Hara). There's also a mysterious ronin played by Jushiro Konoe. The songs are seamlessly woven into the narrative and don't overwhelm the action. While the plot is derivative it is good example of its type and quite enjoyable. Note that there are some flashback sequences in black and white.
Genres: Adventure Music Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-27
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The Mad Fox

Overview: A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appears to be on the horizon after he becomes romantically involved with his dead lover's twin sister, but more complications arise thanks to a chance encounter with a clan of shape-shifters.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-01
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Flowers on the Road

Overview: Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-21
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Abekobe dōchū

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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-09
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Jigoku no kagebōshi

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-11
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Edokko Nagaya

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
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Uta matsuri akagiyama

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-09
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Evil Boss vs. Henchmen

Overview: A high-ranking yakuza rises to national notoriety.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-10-01
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Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws

Overview: This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samurai named Matashichiro. This spaghetti western style action swordplay film is exciting and dynamic from start to finish! One-eyed master of martial arts, Yagyu Jubei visits Akizuki Village and meets with his former teacher Akizuki Hayato-no-Kami. Jubei is shocked to see Hayato's sickly appearance. An evil gang has plotted to murder Hayato, but a deadly Yagyu blade will unleash a rain of blood and disperse the evil plot! The breathtaking climax in a huge ravine called Okamidani is the ultimiate pay-off. Jubei confronts several hundred riflemen and warriors in a bloody battle to the death.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-22
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The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman

Overview: In the fourth film in this exciting series, and the first since losing his left eye, Yagyu Jubei is charged again with the task of protecting the Yagyu Secret Scrolls. The two scrolls are held in separate locations to assure their safety. Within them there is information other than the techniques of the Yagyu Shin-kage style. They contain a secret that could throw the country into turmoil. Clan founder Yagyu Sekishusai had split the scroll into two parts to prevent its contents from being known to the public. This is Jubei's toughest assignment yet as he puts his life on the line to save the nation!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-16
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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 Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry

Overview: Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate befriending fish shop owners harassed by yakuza.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-12
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Yagyu Chronicles 9: Assassin's Sword

Overview: The Yagyu Family have been teaching the Shinkage style of fencing for generations. Now a new fencing school has opened in Edo, claiming to be the true Shinkage style. Yagyu Jubei faces his biggest challenge yet when the master of the new school claims he is the legitimate successor of Shinkage and tries to take the Yagyu's political power.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-10-14
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Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style

Overview: In the third installment of Yoshikawa's novel Musashi, things continue from the 2nd film at the end of battle, where Miyamoto continues on a mission of learning; with the introduction of his arch-rival Sasaki Kojiro; and lastly the large cast of characters rendezvouses for a fateful finale.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-14
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Miyamoto Musashi

Overview: In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His beginning are not exactly auspicious. He sides with the Toyotomi at Sekigahara, and as a result finds himself on the losing side of the historic battle. He and his friend Matahachi manage to escape the slaughter although the latter is wounded in his leg. They stumble across the young Akemi who makes her living with her mother Oko by robbing corpses of their armor and anything else they can sell. Oko takes it into her head to seduce Matahachi, which she does first by skillfully sucking the gangrene from his blood, and then just by sucking.
Genres: History Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-27
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Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights

Overview: The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-17
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Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Overview: The third chapter of the ‘Red Peony Gambler’ saga depicts the happiness and sadness of Red Peony Oryu’s life as she seals her femininity with a red peony tattoo and lives in world of chivalry and honor of the yakuza. This story takes place in the middle of the Meiji era in Nagoya. Oryu is wandering the country, training herself to reinstate her family name. With a written recommendation from Kumatora, she appears at the door of the Nishinomaru family. At the same time, the family is preparing for the gambling competition at the Netsuda Shrine Festival, which they have been hosting for generations. Meanwhile, the crooked Kinbara family is plotting to take over the competition. And now Oryu is forced to get involved in the struggle…
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-02-01
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Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple

Overview: In the fourth installment, Musashi's potentially greatest opponent Kojiro jumps in and out of the story at the oddest and most coincidental moments. As his great love Otsu has succumbed to madness. Musashi then sets off to beat the functionaries of a treacherous clan in an arranged duel. 73 against one. Boastful Kojiro watches, secure in the knowledge that only he is a worthy opponent.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro

Overview: The fifth and final installment with the build up of the epic battle between Sasaki Kojiro and Miyamoto Musashi. With all the familiar characters making appearances: Otsu (Musashi's great love), Akemi, Matahachi (his former fellow soldier), old lady Osugi (still doggedly trying to defeat Musashi), and even the return of Priest Takuan (the man responsible for his journey towards enlightenment). But most of all, the boastful, long-haired and long-sworded Sasaki Kojiro.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-09-04
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Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room

Overview: Junko Fuji returns as Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebed to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harrassed by a gang of thugs. When the harrassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-10-01
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Souls in the Moonlight III

Overview: Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion of the famed Jidaigeki series is an amazing film, with a completely different perspective on the story from the later versions. While the international audience is more familiar with the “Sword of Doom” and “Satan’s Sword” versions of Daibosatsu Toge (The Great Bodhisattva Pass), the “Souls in the Moonlight” trilogy casts an entirely different light on Ryunosuke and his motives. Can this brutal killer be brought to justice, or is living his life as a blind wanderer a more terrible fate? His sword skills have not diminished, nor has his desire to kill!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-28
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Five Ronins

Overview: The story of five easygoing Yakuza who come together to save the live of a young innocent girl, Oichi, from an evil vassal.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-03-03
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Big Time Gambling Boss

Overview: Tokyo, 1934. The boss of the clan that controls gambling agonizes and some of his followers propose to Nakai to take his place, but he refuses the offer.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-01-14
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Code Between Brothers 2

Overview: The services of a wandering gambler, Seiji, are called upon to protect the turf of his loyal friend Risaburo.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-08-13
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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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Bloodiest Flower

Overview: A dramatic captivating tale tells of widowed Tei (Junko Fuji), she has become a coalmine operator and is determined to be successful despite mining being a predominately male domain. Overcoming the natural hardships, a more serious threat to Tei and her mine, the menacing presence of rival mining gangs who sense her vulnerability... Nihon jokyo-den:ketto midarw-bana is an outstanding drama, highlighted by wonderful characterizations/performances. Yamashita's excellent direction maintains a rich emotional flow from the opening seconds to the last. Intense and bloody encounters punctuate throughout the engaging multi layered tale!
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-04-03
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The Red Shadow

Overview: Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-24
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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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The Great Duel

Overview: In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s father, a decent boss, he had taken to the road after a gang fight until things cooled down. While honing his sword skills in his travels, everything in the town had changed and he descended into a virtual hell of violence. Opponents were being slaughtered by a former samurai ‘Bodyguard’ played by Tanba Tetsuro at the height of his amazing career. While these two master swordsmen are fated to meet, before that can even happen they must survive one of the longest, bloodiest swordfights in movie history!
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-09-05
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The Fort of Death

Overview: The second Bounty Hunter film, when master killer Shikoro Ichibei takes up the cause of a group of farmers being driven to despair by the vile Lord Ozeki. The villainous lord has driven them to mounting their last stand at a deserted fort against an army of attackers. Wakayama Tomisaburo is superb as an expert in killing and military tactics, who leaves his medical practice at a clinic for the poor in order to counter the vicious tactics of that vile lord.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-13
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Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit

Overview: Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa, seeking to gain power and steal his Lord’s wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns herself along with her cat in a nearby marsh. A decade later, Naoshige’s efforts to steal another woman trigger a curse on him when she also commits suicide at the same marsh — forcing him to suffer the consequences of his past actions.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-07-12
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Fine Man

Overview: A young son of a master of the Kuwana clan gets disowned for his rebellious behavior. After he goes from the mountains to the ocean defeating the evil, he becomes a fine man.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-11
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Showdown of Men 3

Overview: After being bailed out of trouble by a member of the Kaijima Clan, Ryuhei dedicates himself to saving the Kajima’s lucrative lumber business.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-09-28
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Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu

Overview: In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-03
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The Cross of Vengeance

Overview: Film with Junko Miyazono.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-24
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Good Rascals

Overview: A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Overview: The seventh chapter of the stunning Hibotan Bakuto series. Many years have passed since Oryu the Red Peony began her soul-searching journey after her father was killed. In her travels, she meets villagers whose crops and livelihoods are being destroyed by pollution from a local factory. They seem to work out an agreement, but Oryu must help the poor villagers when the greedy factory owner and corrupt politicians betray them…
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-06-01
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Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

Overview: The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-01-11
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Judo vs. Karate

Overview: A story of friendship between a lone wolf judo expert and a youth.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-10-30
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Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office

Overview: Eight villains, former pirates, gather to attack the magistrate's office. They develop a plan and begin their actions in secret, making full use of their special abilities. In the end, their plan goes beyond what was intended and turns into a good deed for many people. A masterpiece of historical drama, full of breathtaking thrills and action.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-26
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Blind Wolf

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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-09-29
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Little Tengu

Overview: A story about a tomboy, Otoshi, who is good at singing, dancing and fencing.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-25
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Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case

Overview: After two thugs are killed, Dobu and his crew have three days to catch the murderers. Dobu suspects a hidden mastermind influencing the magistrate.
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-02-11
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Seven Fugitives

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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-19
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人形佐七捕物帖 恐怖の通り魔

Overview: In the streets of Edo, influential official merchants are being brutally murdered one after another, casting fear over the entire city. Popular detective Sakichi, with diligent investigation, sets his sights on a mysterious blind samurai living in the eerie mansion of the blind.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-02
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Hibari is Fashion Crazy

Overview: Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unknown to all around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around town conducting her own secret investigation into her father's death. Will her skillful ruse help her to reveal the truth?
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-15
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The Protector

Overview: Mine, the only daughter of Kiyagen, is faced with running the family's timber business when her father falls ill. Under a great deal of pressure to continue the five generation long run of the business, Mine is put to the ultimate test when a former gangster sets his sights on closing her down.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-04-13
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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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Scoundrel

Overview: Shimamura is a violent street thug who joins the yakuza & is merciless & unscrupulous on his rise, lacking any sense of either duty or chivalry. When imprisoned, he is repeatedly transferred from one prison to another, because no one can handle him.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-03-05
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Beranmē nagaya kenka matoi

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-07
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The Mysterious Cape

Overview: Ryujin Misaki, located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known as an isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogun, hears news of a doctor gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem at Ryujin Misaki. Intent on discovering the truth, Saotome launches a private investigation.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-09
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Tsubakuro dōchū

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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-18
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Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tamagiku Dōrō

Overview: Dance teacher Omiyo survives a double suicide with her lover and is forced into life as the courtesan Tamagiku in Yoshiwara. Living in misery, she meets Gengo, her lover’s look-alike brother, and they fall in love. Jealous rival Naraya frames Gengo as a criminal, and he is struck by lightning and killed before Tamagiku’s eyes. After her own death, Tamagiku rises from hell to seek revenge on Naraya and his allies.
Genres: TV Movie Horror Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-08-01
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The Black Hooded Man Rides Again

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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-08-02
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Seven Knights Pt. 2

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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-26
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