Eiji Minakata
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: November 21, 1932
Deathday: February 26, 2010
Adult: No
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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Sonatine
Overview: Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-09-10
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Hana
Overview: In a poor district of Edo lives a young samurai named Soza. He has been sent by his clan to avenge the death of his father. He isn't an accomplished swordsman however, and he prefers sharing the life of the residents, teaching the kids how to write etc. When he finally finds the man he is looking for, he will have to decide whether he follows the way of the samurai or chooses peace and reconciliation.
Genres: Action Drama History Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-06-03
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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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Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist
Overview: Kiku Nakakawa, the only daughter of an old kimono shop owner in Kyoto, is enthusiastic about karate. To help her friend Michi avenge her brother, she sneaks into a movie studio in Kyoto where a drug dealing syndicate is based.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-05-29
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Red peonies on the skin
Overview: Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies, he helps his younger brother who is caught up in a conflict with Hatamoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-02
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Getting Any?
Overview: While pursuing his dream of having car sex, a goofy middle-aged man makes all the wrong moves and ends up enrolling in a number of crazy escapades.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-02-11
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The King of Minami: Insurance Embezzler
Overview: #19 in the series, following "Con Man Elimination."
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-05-02
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Onibi: The Fire Within
Overview: After spending over half his life in prison, ex-hitman Kunihiro is determined to go straight. But the shortcomings of the new gangs mean that he is soon having to call on his old-school yakuza talents. And when he falls for Asako, a beautiful piano player, she unknowingly ignites a fire within Kuni that will immolate everything and everybody around him. Regarded by many as his masterpiece, Onibi has all the hallmarks of a Mochizuki film, with the gangster elements tightly compressed and controlled to allow space in which a subdued romance can bloom. Coming from a background in porno cinema, this master of sexual relations injects a fresh passion and tension into the macho world of the yakuza film.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-04-19
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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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Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-08
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My House
Overview: A young Japanese boy's life is changed when his sister returns to the small island, full of eccentric characters, where he lives.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-04-12
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Overview: The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-19
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
Overview: Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-11-10
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Faraway Heaven
Overview: Chizuru, a typical Japanese young female office worker, is socially clumsy, poor at romance and unhappy with her job. Being weary from a busy and stressful city life, she seriously desires to end her life somewhere faraway from the city and leaves for deep in the mountains, where she finds one lonely house. Then she attempts to commit suicide by taking sleeping pills in the guest house but she fails.... This is the beginning of her new life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-11-08
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神変美女桜
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-11
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Dad's Backdrop
Overview: Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father. His fellow wrestlers help them shift house and celebrate their new home, but in the midst of their revelry sits Kazuo with a pained look on his face. He hates pro wrestling with a passion and is embarrassed by his father who has made a heel turn in order to save the ailing wrestling organization he belongs to. He even keeps his dad's profession a secret from his new classmates. When Ushinosuke finds out how his son feels, he sets up an unusual death match with a karate champion in a bid for acceptance. He is knocked down several times, but each time manages to rise to his feet and inch towards the championship. Finally he manages to unleash his finishing move, a devastating backdrop, and achieves a miraculous upset victory with Kazuo watching on proudly.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-10-09
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A Yakuza in Love
Overview: When an innocent young country girl falls for a low level yakuza, she enters a completely different world in which the line between good and evil are quickly blurred. Through great ups and downs their love will be tested, but the ultimate test lies in whether or not they will survive the downward pull of the lifestyle they have chosen.
Genres: Drama Action Romance Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-09-06
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Lord Mito: All Star Version
Overview: In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-07
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Big Magnum Kuroiwa
Overview: Kuroiwa, a high school teacher who carries a “Big Magnum 44” gun is sent to a school that is full of violence. Can Kuroiwa reform the students with the gun?
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-04-13
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The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
Overview: Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-07
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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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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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Shabu
Overview: Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself. He steals a mistress of the boss of a big yakuza syndicate by force. He takes over the yakuza group he belongs to, by killing the old boss. When he tries to use 'shabu' as the main finacial resource of his group, it leads to the serious confrontation with another big yakuza syndicate.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-05-28
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Sword of Destiny
Overview: When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-11
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Mighty Shosuke
Overview: A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-09
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Kōshoku hana densha
Overview: After a man racks up a huge debt, his wife and his father are “persuaded” to perform together in a sex show in order to pay it off.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-06-12
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Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai
Overview: Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young sweetheart, but despite their mutual poverty, her status as the daughter of a samurai blocked their path to happiness. A chance opportunity to achieve samurai status would come one day, but Gonza will regret trusting the so-called honorable samurai who extended this fateful offer, and the terrible price he'd pay, fighting for his life in one of the most blood-spattered samurai battles ever filmed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-21
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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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Billiken
Overview: The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.
Genres: Fantasy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-08-03
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A Madcap Corporation
Overview: A comedy of a yakuza family that goes into show business.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-12-17
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Shimmering Sword
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-01
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Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-05-12
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The Princess and the Bearded Lord
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-14
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Moonshadow Ninja Scroll: Twenty-One Eyes
Overview: A wave of terror is threatening to unseat Shogun Yoshimune. Police stations are erupting into flames, convicts escaping from prison, houses robbed and vandalized, streets teeming with panicked citizens. Is Ijyuin Tanomo, highly-placed official of Owari clan, secretly using deadly ninja to foment riot and rebellion? Narumiya Shinbei, a lone samurai spy adept at ninjutsu must uncover the hidden hand orchestrating these shocking crimes. Shinbei enlists a small band of dedicated ninja to lay siege to the enemy’s stronghold, where his own sister works as an undercover agent. Now, ninja must fight ninja in a last desperate battle to save the shogunate.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-15
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Ninja Assassins
Overview: Saotome Mondonosuke pursues the culprit who placed a malicious curse upon Shogun Tsunekichi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-29
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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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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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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his efforts to steal bribe money on its way to Edo for the benefit to poor farmers.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-15
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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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