Minoru Shikata
Also Known As: 志方稔
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Department: Acting
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Covered Wagon

Overview: A Western-inspired film where a pair of traveling beekeepers odyssey by covered wagon from Kyushu, the southernmost of the Japanese archipelago's major islands, to Hokkaido, it's northernmost.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-22
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A Man With Dragon Tattoos

Overview: In the late 1890s, coal is a precious new natural resource. During an era of rapid economic growth, dreams are instilled into the lives of many across Japan. A vigorous young man with a look of fearless determination, sets foot on the northern part of Kyushu, an area where Yakuza thrived. His name is Kingoro Tamai (Yujiro Ishihara). With plans to travel the world, Kingoro worked diligently at a coal mine. His loyalty and hard work earned the respect of his peers, his courage won the heart of the beautiful Mon (Ruriko Asaoka), and his success evoked jealousy in his enemies.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-26
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Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary

Overview: A kidnapping occurred over a seven-million-dollar diamond that was sewn into his stomach. Takuya Nikaido, the hero of Kamideki, challenges the underground organization of fear. The final work of Asahi Kobayashi's "Ginza Whirlpool Child (Mitsugai)" series.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-31
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He's the Witness

Overview: Takuya witnesses the homicide of the detective leading an investigation into the murder of the chairman of the People’s Economic Association, and he disguises himself.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-26
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Who is in the Background?

Overview: Based on the original work of Yasunori Kawauchi of "Moonlight Mask", this is the second in the "Ginza Whirlwind Child (Mitsutogai)" series in which Asahi Kobayashi plays an active role in the death of a divine ghost in a skillful disguise. Takuya Nikaido appears in Kobe and approaches the mystery of the fake bill case.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-06
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The Human Cyclone

Overview: The first in the Ginza Whirlwind Child series. A poignant action giant depicting the activities of Mait Guy Akira, who calls people to Ginza Boring Man, popular and longing everywhere, and who is on the side of justice of the divine ghost.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-09-20
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Song of a Traveller

Overview: A crime film released in 1962
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-20
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Satsujin-sha o oe

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-12
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Fight of the Gamblers

Overview: Ryuji Oshima, a gambler, kills Saiga in self-defense, and considering himself unfit to lead men, secludes himself in a temple to atone for his misdeeds. At home, when his mother, the boss of a construction gang, bids for and gets the job of building the Town Hall, other gangs set out to disrupt her business and try to kill her.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-25
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The Devil's Sigh

Overview: Japanese crime film
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-09
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Umi no jōji ni kakero

Overview: 1960 action film.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-09-17
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Black Strait

Overview: Newly out of prison after killing his boss' rival, Akio Maki is eager to move on and start a new life with the boss' daughter. However, the chains of the past are not so easily broken and Maki is soon ordered to kill again.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-31
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Ningen ni kakeruna

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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-29
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Ore wa toppu-yada: kao no nai bijo

Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-08
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Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze

Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-22
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