Ichirō Zaitsu
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kumamoto, Japan
Birthday: February 22, 1934
Deathday: October 14, 2023
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Swing me Again
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-11-13
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The Funeral
Overview: When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-11-17
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Rikyu
Overview: Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-09-15
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P. P. Rider
Overview: Three high-school students tangle with indulgent yakuza and lackadaisical police as they set out in search of the class bully, who has been kidnapped.
Genres: Crime Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-02-11
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Tree Without Leaves
Overview: Haru, an aging scriptwriter, has isolated himself somewhere in the woods of Nagano to work on his first novel. As the last surviving member of his kin, he intends to chronicle the family he grew up in.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-11-15
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At This Late Date, the Charleston
Overview: A young man gets thrown into detention after an episode of sexual assault; he soon meets several impostors in the same situation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-12-19
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Mitsugetsu
Overview: Tetsuaki's struggling to write a novel while his mother fades; Mitsuko's engagement has been forced upon her unwillingly; the two individuals run away to share their grief.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-01-28
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Jazz Daimyo
Overview: Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-04-19
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Black Board
Overview: Takeshi Yasui, a junior high school student is found dead in a river. The police investigate it as a murder related to bullying. The dead boy turns out to have been murdered by two of his schoolmates, who he had been bullying.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-09-17
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正義だ！味方だ！全員集合！！
Overview: Chotaro and Nakanishi, a duo of unemployed advertisers, drifted to Isehama, a port town near Yokohama, but a gang was making its presence felt in the town and the shopkeepers in the shopping arcade were troubled by it. Chotaro poses as a journalist and uses his words of wisdom to suggest that pen is mightier than the sword, so they create a mini-comic magazine and launch a campaign to expel the gang.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-12-27
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Troubleman Laughs and Kills
Overview: Kensho Yamashita's directorial debut.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-08-04
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Melodrama
Overview: The film depicts the anguish of an arsonist as he approaches the statute of limitations.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-07-01
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Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori
Overview: Akane Kawasaki, known for her aversion to physical contact with men, possesses some unfavorable habits such as stealing. Despite these flaws, she garners popularity in the slums due to her compassionate care for children. In an attempt to secure a stable future for their child, she enters into marriage with Tsutomu Yamazaki, who struggles with a stutter. Unfortunately, their union is cut short by the untimely death of Tsutomu Yamazaki in an accident.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-12-09
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Secret of the Forbidden Valley
Overview: A thrilling historical drama in which a ronin played plays an active role in redeeming the name of a man who was put to death for a crime, despite being innocent.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-11-10
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Autumn Blossoms
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-10-30
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忍術・猿飛佐助
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-07-24
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大安旅行
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-12-28
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Charming Men
Overview: One day, when Goro (Kiyoshi Atsumi) returns to his poor tenement house from a trip on a deep-sea tuna boat, his neighbor's daughter Haruko (Mitsuko Baisho) also returns from the juvenile classification center on the same day. However, at a welcome party held by Goro for Haruko, a drunk friend crashes into Haruko's house with a dump truck and is forced to leave. Goro plans to marry Haruko to a rich man and force her to pay dowry, but...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-06-13
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Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Overview: About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-04-24
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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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Stray Dog
Overview: When his pistol is stolen, police detective Murakami is humiliated, especially when the gun is later implicated in a crime. Working with his superior, Chief Detective Sato, Murakami works feverishly to trace the location of his pistol, ultimately clashing with a gang of youthful Okinawans.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-09-29
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Barefoot Gen Part 3: Battle of Hiroshima
Overview: Second live action "Barefoot Gen" sequel.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-07-05
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Onna no Natsu
Overview: It depicts the emotional ups and downs of a designer who runs a clothing store and her husband over the course of a summer.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-06-29
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A Woman Who Warns of Death
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Genres: TV Movie Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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The Gentlemen’s Alliance
Overview: Etsuko, a female college student, tries to beat the con artists at their own game after she gets scammed one after another.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-13
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The Funeral Racket
Overview: The film portrays a satirical view of today's heartless money-oriented society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-11-04
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Oishinbo
Overview: Based on the comic by Tatsu Kariya. Featuring journalist Shiro Yamaoka who works for Touzai Shimbun. He is a cynical food critic who is tasked by the newspaper's owner, along with the young Yuko Kurita, to provide recipes for the "ultimate menu".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-13
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Deeper Than Blue
Overview: About a girl who marries in the middle of the Pacific War, is widowed at 18, and her unflagging struggle to survive during and after the war with her son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-02-10
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Tora-san's Grand Scheme
Overview: After winning big at the races, Torajiro Kuruma wants to take his aunt and uncle on a trip to Hawaii to partly pay the great filial debt he feels he owes them, but the plan hits a snag. Also, a pretty kindergarten teacher rents a room at Toraya.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-02-26
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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
Overview: Taro Kuroki, 42, is a stuntman with a samurai's heart. He loves adventures, plays pranks with the police, tries to cure a cat lady by reversing her trauma, and finally, rescues his niece who is about to be lured into prostitution.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-09-17
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Nogare no machi
Overview: Based on the novel of the same name by Kenzo Kitakata.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-10-15
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Detective Story
Overview: Naomi is a university student who is leaving for the US to study in a week; Shuichi is a washed-up gumshoe who's hired by Naomi's father to bodygard his daughter until she leaves. Shuichi finds the job annoying and wants to quit. But he also has a screwed-up ex and alimony to pay. Things go from bad to worse when Naomi and Shuichi stumble upon a murder which might involve the yakuza. They decide to find out who committed the murder but God knows what it will lead to.
Genres: Drama Romance Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-07-16
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Permanent Blue
Overview: In a fishing town by the Seto Sea, a student discovers a woman motionless on the beach and takes her back to his family's inn to nurse her, but he soon discovers than she is an extremist on the run from the police.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-09-23
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New Year Trip
Overview: A comedy about a good-natured train conductor Shinsaku helping his old friend Miwako find her missing brother.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-01-03
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Oh, My Comrade!
Overview: Fukuzo, Kato and Matsuko, Kato's wife, are operating the "Kurenai Sightseeing Service" in Tokyo. Fukuzo and Kato were comrades during the war. One day Fukuzo guides Harumi, an old woman, to the Yasukuni Shrine where the souls of fallen soldiers are enshrined. Finding she has no place to go, Fukuzo carries her to his shack by the sea.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-09-19
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Lady with Seven Faces
Overview: A lovely female thief, and disguise artist, has a great passion for her next big job which she sets up with her right-hand man: She intends to steal 500 million yen of ill-gotten money from the safe at Nitto Textiles
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-06-21
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Yokohama BJ Blues
Overview: When his police detective best friend is killed, down-at-heel private eye and part-time blues singer BJ gets the blame. He must start his own investigation to clear his name, but what he uncovers is a tangled web involving crooked cops, drug-dealing gangsters, the city's underground gay and biker scenes, and even his past.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-04-25
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Tora-san's Cherished Mother
Overview: Kuruma Torajiro is discovered looking around Kyoto for someone special to him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-11-14
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Graffiti Youth: Sneaker Blues
Overview: 3 people are fresh and naive so they try to go from wandering around lonely to becoming a lively young bunch. Tanokin’s youthful energy explodes!
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-02-11
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Tarao Bannai
Overview: Legendary detective returns
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-04-08
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The Imperial Navy
Overview: A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-08-08
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Surgical Designs in Flames
Overview: A story of the skilled brain surgeon, Todo, whose talent and ambition are put to test through a series of high risk surgical procedures.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-05-24
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The Instant Services Bureau
Overview: Comedy of two brothers working at a local governmental office.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-08-07
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One Two Punch
Overview: Two men succeed in opening a joint restaurant after hilarious troubles.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-08-09
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My Voiceless Friends
Overview: A man who survived the war carries the will of his comrades in arms, walking across the country visiting the bereaved families.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-04-29
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Congratulatory Speech
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-12-28
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Machi no Hi
Overview: Chiyomatsu under the hill, also known as Choromatsu. He is a young man whose occupation is an approach shop, that is, a phony business of sex brokerage. Choromatsu is partnered with Umekichi, whom he calls "big brother," in this business. They live on the second floor of the aka-chochin (red lantern) owned by Takeko, where boys and girls who were abandoned at the abandoned children's temple on Mukojima also live together, making up a family of people who are not related to each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-04-27
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Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival
Overview: A costumed film featuring the famous hero of Japanese history, Isshin Tasuke, arranged in the form of a popular song.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-20
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Price of Life
Overview: Comedy of a phony doctor.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-07-24
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Bridal Cruise
Overview: Daisuke and Shinichi are companions who frequent girlie shows and parties until they find out they are rivals bidding for control of a major resort hotel. During the bargaining sessions each accuses the other of misconduct because of their escapades, thus getting them in trouble with their families. Shinichi's ecology group and Daisuke's wife's women's lib movement become involved.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-09-04
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Beyond the Rainbow
Overview: One day an innocent-looking girl in white clothes appears on board of a ramshackle boat The owner of the boat, Okin, decides to let Mari stay with him without asking her any questions. Turmoil ensues with the reaction of the crew when the runaway girl starts working alongside with them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-09-29
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Big, Big Fellow
Overview: The golden duo of Yoshitaro Mura and Kiyoshi Atsumi brings you a full-on comedy filled with laughter and melancholy set in Kitakyushu. Matsujiro Minamida (Atsumi) plays an uneducated and uncouth local troublemaker who becomes the talk of the town following an unexpected incident.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-04-26
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再会・殺意の方程式
Overview: One day, Mio, a reporter, is shown a manuscript for a contest by Kuribayashi, the editor-in-chief. The manuscript, which she is told will likely make it to the final round, is that of Kashiwagi, who was supposed to marry Kuribayashi's daughter. Hearing the familiar name, Mio learns that Kashiwagi is now married to the daughter of a top company and holds a high position. The two are nostalgic about their reunion, but soon after, a series of murders occur. Mio investigates the case to prove Kashiwagi's innocence, even though he was suspected of murder.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-12-06
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Kazu no Fūkei
Overview: Suspense TV movie based on the novel by Seicho Matsumoto, starring Ikko Furuya.
Genres: TV Movie Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-03-30
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Mappira shain yūkyōden
Overview: 1968 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-10-05
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Kaiun ryokō
Overview: 1971 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-03-03
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