Movies: Masao Mishima

This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his ...

Akira, a student who is professionally engaged in boxing, aspires to follow in the footsteps of his late father and become a champion when, during training, he becomes embroiled in a murder case. His school friend is involved in the case, and Akira a...

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Japanese animation adaptation of a 19th century French novel: A boy is given up by his foster parents to a traveling performer....

Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki....

The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the...

A village struggles to survive when the nearby lake becomes barren of fish....

Based on an autobiographical story by Toyota Masako....

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With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert swordsman, who just happens to be from an extremely privileged background....

A coming-of-age story about two newcomers to the world of professional baseball who compete for Rookie of the Year honors and love....

The harrowing joruney of Kinu Wada, a young woman who is sold into prostitution to pay her family's debts....

Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard....

Young girl Kichiza searches for her missing brother and the person responsible for the death of her parents....

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Horror film about a killer dwarf....

The film tells about a young detective Zenigata Heiji who successfully solves a disgusting and unusual case involving the manufacture of counterfeit money....

Three sisters earn money for their bossy mother by being samisen street musicians. This means mainly playing a banjo type instrument for tips in bars......

A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience. Along with his quirky assistant they set on the trail of revenge killing. Revenge for what? Who and w...

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