Kantarō Suga
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: December 12, 1934
Deathday: March 16, 1994
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi hissatsu no shiraha
Overview: A gripping and entertaining historical drama that follows the actions of the thief Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi during the Edo period.
Genres: Crime History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-25
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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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八幡鳩九郎
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats
Overview: Part 4 in a long running (8+1 films) action/comedy/melodrama series about a pair of short tempered, amoral, but not evil chinpira (Bunta Sugawara and Tamio Kawachi) thinking too big of themselves. Sugawara tries to overcome a traumatic experience of getting in bed blindfolded with a girl who turned out to be an old granny. Later he and Kawaji try to settle down in a neighbourhood harassed by businessman yakuza Bin Amatsu.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-08-25
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Eleven Samurai
Overview: The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-12-16
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Sword of the Beast
Overview: Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal. There he joins up with a motley group who are illegally mining the shogun’s gold, and, with the aid of another swordsman, gets a chance not just at survival but to recover his name and honor.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-09-18
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Main Street in the Underworld
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-04-25
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13 Assassins
Overview: A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-07
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Jeans Blues: No Future
Overview: Hijiriko makes off from the bar she works at with money and a car that isn't hers. Meanwhile, Jiro Katagiri is up to no good with his gangster friends and ends up making off with all their ill-gotten gains, much to their disapproval. The two misfits end up meeting after a car crash and soon end up on the road together in (another) stolen car. It's not long before the police take an interest in the crimes, and of course the gangsters are hot on Jiri's heels; meaning the two must scarper across Japan by any means necessary.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-03-30
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Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game
Overview: Released from reform school, the Girl Boss and her girl gang enter into conflict with another girl gang who are allied to the powerful Yakuza Boss.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-10-19
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Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Overview: A director faces creative block while working on his latest film – a reimagination of his adolescence growing up in a mountain village in rural Japan.
Genres: Fantasy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-12-28
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The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado
Overview: Account magistrate Wakisaka Bizen Mamoru asks Yoshibei, the chief priest of Iriya and Myohoji Temple to explore the Sado Gold Mine. They suspect that large amounts of money are being diverted to somewhere else. Yoshibei, a former official secret-head accepts the job and recruits three skilled Karadogumi… Nanikiri, Hayashi, and Kumonryo. In Sado, where the four infiltrate, the magistrate Okubo Hitachi Mamoru who plans to overthrow the shogunate is trying to buy a large number of firearms from Russia.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-05-27
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Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
Overview: Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-23
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Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-08
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The General and His Empire of Joy
Overview: Zenjiro (Masaru Shiga) is a lowlife criminal, roaming the country with his merry band of crooks, gamblers and rapists. When he gets done with his latest escapade of banging a samurai's wife, he finds that his love Okoyo (Eiko Matsuda), has managed to be recruited as one of Shogun Tokugawa Ietsuna's (Kantaro Suga) concubines. While attempting to win her back, Zenjiro becomes involved in increasingly murderous palace intrigues.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-02-11
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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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A History of the Japanese Underworld
Overview: The hero tries to unite various gangs.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-01-14
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Shinran: Path to Purity
Overview: In the 12th century, Buddhism was still a relatively new religion in Japan. At that time, one school (Shingon) offered extensive training in complex and very demanding practices which might eventually bring about spiritual purification and realization. Various Zen schools offered students a lengthy path, literally composed of a blank wall and unceasing meditation. Yet another school (Tendai) emphasized complex metaphysics and the study of philosophical systems. Basically, all of them were designed to cater to the few who were able to give up everything else in their lives and focus on liberation, such as scholars and noblemen. In this historical and biographical drama, this is the situation that the young Shinran (1173-1263) discovered when he began exploring Buddhism as an alternative to the violence and ceaseless civil wars that racked Japan at the time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-06-02
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Amorous Tales of Genpei
Overview: Using the Genpei War as its theme, this work depicts the nature of poor Shirabyoshi Tokiwa Gozen who traveled between the generals of both sides, Minamoto no Yoshitomo and Taira no Kiyomori
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-10-22
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Kasajiro: Truncheon versus Sword
Overview: A series of murders at Fukagawa lumberyard is tied to a grudge letter from the deceased Kansuke Tsukunamiya. Officer Kasajiro Sakane investigates the baffling case.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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A Diary of a Woman Doctor
Overview: 1973 Toei movie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-05-12
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A College Girl's Affairs
Overview: 1974 Toei movie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-07-17
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The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village
Overview: Tarao’s services are called upon to solve the mysterious death of bride-to-be, Mariko, who was found dead with an eerie mask of a devil.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-08-12
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Labyrinth Romanesque
Overview: A serial killing occurs at a port town brothel.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-01-15
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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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Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Kasane-ga-Fuchi
Overview: On a snowy winter night, Soetsu, a blind masseur, and his daughter Shiga visit the nobleman Shinzaemon Fukami. Drunk, he assaults Shiga, and when Soetsu tries to protect her, he’s brutally killed. Later, Soetsu's body is thrown into a swamp, but his spirit returns to haunt Shinzaemon, driving him inevitably toward death.
Genres: TV Movie Horror Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-06-20
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Shingo's Ten Duels
Overview: The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle in a series of duels that could change the destiny of Japan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption
Overview: In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun's life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-23
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The Third Ninja
Overview: Three Iga ninja are on a hunt for Chidoken, a Takeda ninja sent out to assasinate Lord Nobunaga.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-03-01
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Dark Society in the East
Overview: A story about the activities of Southeast Asian Mafia gangs in Shinjuku. Ryosuke Kano is an ex French Foreign Legion soldier and is now a cocaine smuggler and dealer. He is acquainted with Larry, a Japanese American, but he turned out to be an undercover cop from New York.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-05-15
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Daydream 2
Overview: A girl, Sakae, who is looking for a dentist for a pain in a tooth, meets Shinkichi along the way, a guy that gives her a ride. The dentist, a woman, starts to visit her, anesthetizes her and abuses her. Sakae and then Shikichi, are drawn into a nightmare of sex and perversion ... But is this all real?
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-02-07
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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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Theater Of Life
Overview: Adaptation of Shiro Ozaki's novel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-01-29
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Gate of Youth
Overview: The story of Shinsuke, a young man who lives through a stormy life as a poverty-stricken coal miner. Ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of his life. Shinsuke's father a group leader at the mine, dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a friendly Harley-riding yakuza boss. This movie has it all, drama, romance, sex, yakuza and violence! It is based on a story by Hiroyuki Itsuki that was originally serialized in the magazine Shukan Gendai in 1969-70.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-01-15
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Tattoo of Love
Overview: The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-02-10
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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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The Faceless Man
Overview: Okada, who had escaped death in the duel, suffered the greatest humiliation in the presence of his beloved Fumiko, and disappeared. Mitani and Fumiko are united, but when Okada's body is found, Fumiko becomes embroiled in a terrible incident... The story is about a beautiful woman who sends all the men who woo her to their deaths.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-08-20
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Kyoto Assassin
Overview: A dark tale of murder and revenge set in old Kyoto.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-17
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Convicted Woman
Overview: 1966 film directed by Kudo.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-03-13
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Cash Calls Hell
Overview: Before leaving prison, Oida uncomfortably enters into an agreement with his cell mate: in exchange for a half-share of 30,000,000 yen, he is to assassinate three strangers given to him on a list. However, upon meeting his first potential victim, Oida has second thoughts. Yet, even as he tries to back out, the body count starts climbing. Oida must now try to alert the people on his list of their impending danger, and find out why they are being targeted in the first place.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-01-15
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Turtle Geisha
Overview: Natsuko is so good at using that super-strong vagina of hers that she can fuck guys to death. In the end, she’s pitted against a sexual superman and a showdown ensues. There’s also a subplot about a mad scientist type who needs vaginal juices to create a potion designed to turn Japanese girls black.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-07-03
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The Okinawa War of Ten Years
Overview: After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-06-03
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Ninja's Mark
Overview: When the Shogun Tokugawa III is in bed with a girl, she turns into a monster. The court believes she is Ninja Magic, used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir. Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in and exposes the Ninja, even discovering their leader, a beautiful young girl named Kagiroi. Guessing that she is the daughter of some ousted daimyo anxious to get back into favor, he is about to unmask her when he is taken prisoner...
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-01-27
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Serial Killer: Coldblooded
Overview: Based on the life of Japanese serial killer and thief Kiyotaka Katsuta.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-02-11
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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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Yakuza G-Men
Overview: 34th year of Meiji (1901). Japanese gangster Shuntaro Hibiki is forced to work for the police to find out who robbed a truck full of gold.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-11-13
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Yakuza Ladies: The Final Battle
Overview: A Yakuza boss's wife and the widow of a rival crime syndicate's murdered leader bond over a common purpose: to seek vengeance.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-06-02
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Road In the Mist
Overview: Okinu, the beautiful daughter of a feudal lord, discovers her true identity and leaves her lavish life behind to avenge her birth father's death.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-06
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Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
Overview: The Bohachi Clan, the most vile, corrupt organization with ties deep in the Shogunate, have controlled the flesh trade in Japan for generations. When threatened by a competitor, they employ Saburai, a nihilistic ronin on the verge of self destruction. Blood gushes and limbs fly for anyone who stands against Saburai as he instills the Way of the Bohachi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-02-02
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The Trail of Blood
Overview: Can a sinful man change and find peace? It's unlikely in gang-plagued Japan. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter (and hired sword), goes straight after protecting a woman in distress: they marry, have a son, and Jokichi pursues his father's craft. After three years, the gangs he embarrassed when he saved his wife find the family and leave Jokichi in grief, vowing revenge. To parry his terrible swift sword, rival gangs join forces, hiring a prostitute to pose as a woman needing help and breaking the code of honor to double cross the drifter. He finds unlikely allies: a thief who aids him for fun and a one-eyed swordsman who may be Jokichi's equal in skill and honor.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-06-10
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Knightly Advice
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-31
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The Mysterious Purple Hood
Overview: The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan's version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo era Japan.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-27
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The Cave of the Vampire Bats
Overview: A maiden is murdered by a mysterious ninja, unfortunately two young ladies witness this, good thing the bored Lord is walking by, he saved the girls but was too late to save the maiden, quickly he finds himself mixed up in a mystery of murdered maidens, an unknown ninja clan, attempted assassinations towards himself and a cursed vampire bat cave, can the bored Lord solve this puzzle before maidens lose their lives?
Genres: Mystery Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-01
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The Fearless Avenger
Overview: Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by Yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-10-10
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Utamaro's World
Overview: Utamaro was an artist who lived in Edo (which was later to become modern-day Tokyo) in the late 18th century. This film, which has a complex and wide-ranging storyline, recreates the world of that time, as it appeared in Utamaro's paintings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-02-20
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Mark of Blood
Overview: Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.
Genres: Crime Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-12
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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Overview: A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-12
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Vanquished Foes
Overview: A skilled assassin's services are called upon to put an end to the ugly turf battle between two yakuza families, Mitsuwa and Aikawa. Forced by the code of the yakuza to put one's life on the line for a Boss who offered a meal and lodging, each side manages to get hold of powerful swordsmen who will stop at nothing to pay their obligations.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-01-09
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Lion Festival of Echigo
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-30
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Dangerous Trade in Kobe
Overview: Using a lesser mobster as bait a government agent infiltrates a narcotics-smuggling gang to try to capture the boss. But his survival has a price.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-06-07
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The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges
Overview: Part 7 in a long running (8+1 films) action/comedy/melodrama series about a pair of short tempered, amoral, but not evil chinpira (Bunta Sugawara and Tamio Kawachi) thinking too big of themselves. Katsuji finds his long lost mother, who is a rich lady of a respectable family. Comedy and melodrama ensue. A thrilling spectacle with an overly violent ending, and a remarkable, Japan's only post-prison rape comedy, Masa is determined to have sex with the female guard, despite the fact that there is a bar between them. Michi Azuma (topless swordswoman from Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril) plays a tomboy who wants to join her brothers.
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-03-01
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Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Overview: This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attempt to recover a masterpiece sword for his lord. However, his efforts are not appreciated and he becomes a man of hatred.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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The Hitman Blood Smells Like Roses
Overview: A woman is being attacked by the yakuza of the Mitsuyoshi group ... A man with a pistol appears dashingly and shoots the yakuza without question now the yakuza want him dead
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-14
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Case of Umon: Red Lizard
Overview: Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-29
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A Samurai's Sorrow: The Deadly Sword
Overview: The second installment of the special drama "Kawaiteshimau" features Masakazu Tamura playing the role of "Udege Shujo," the official taster for the shogunate. Tamura's unmatched charm in portraying cynical characters is fully showcased in this exhilarating period drama. Audiences can thoroughly enjoy the familiar "Ten'ichibō Incident" in this lively historical play.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-01-26
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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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A Lawless Outpost
Overview: 1963 Toei film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-29
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