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Akio Kobori

Born : 3rd-May-1920

Movie Credits

越後獅子祭

1960 version of Lion Festival of Echigo
Released : 26th-Feb-1960

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Tsukigata Hanpeita

During the ultra-violent era of the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate one man rose above the rest with his ideas of how to overthrow the corrupt government and end the bloodshed between the Choshu and Satsuma clans which would ultimately lead to the alliance of these 2 clans and restoration of the emperor to full power. Based on the play that made Sawada Shojiro famous, this is the story of Tsukigata Hanpeita, a forward looking samurai from Choshu, who along with Katsura Kogoro and Sakamoto Ryoma of Tosa worked to bring their dream of a new era in Japan.
Released : 29th-May-1952

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Rodan

Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
Released : 26th-Dec-1956

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The Priest and the Beauty

Princess Kiyo accidentally injures a local priest, Anchin, while on a hunt. She apologizes, but feels irritated by Anchin’s indifference to her in spite of her beauty. One night, while Anchin is recuperating in a hot spring, he is approached by Kiyo. She tells him that she is in love with him.
Released : 9th-Aug-1960

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Tomboy Samurai

The beautiful daughter of a merchant with a penchant for danger proves to be too much to handle for her worried father. Disguising herself as a man and changing her name, she heads for the capital...
Released : 29th-Jun-1958

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女と海賊

In the early Edo period, among the pirate ships that roamed the seas near Ryukyu and Korea, there was a ship called the Sueyoshi, led by a man known as Misaki Shogoro, who was infamous for his devilish cruelty. Shogoro had a rule: he would kill all the men from the ships he raided, while the women would be distributed among the crew for their pleasure. However, he himself never touched any woman. Aboard the ship was a young girl named Kogane, who had been raised on the ship since she was a child and dressed as a boy. Unbeknownst to others, she had grown to secretly adore Shogoro.
Released : 1st-Apr-1959

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Jirocho Rises in Fame

The rise of the famed gambler.
Released : 4th-Dec-1952

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Satan's Sword: The Dragon God

The sequel to Daibosatsu tôge (1960) and the second of the trilogy follows the adventures of Ryunosuke Tsukue after he is blinded.
Released : 27th-Dec-1960

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あらくれ荒野


Released : 11th-Sep-1963

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A Man in the Storm

Judo expert Saburô Watari fights his judo master, Tsujido, while simultaneously in conflict with a karate expert.
Released : 5th-Feb-1957

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The Magnificent Five


Released : 15th-Jan-1958

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風来物語 あばれ飛車


Released : 28th-Sep-1960

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風来物語任侠篇


Released : 28th-Oct-1959

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Jigoku bana

Period drama based on the novel by Saisei Murō.
Released : 25th-Jun-1957

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The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

When a nobleman finds a woman to be an obstacle to his growing political influence, he kills her and her cat and has their bodies immured in a wall. Shortly afterwards, a catlike demon begins to haunt the castle.
Released : 15th-Jun-1958

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Twenty-One Fingerprints

Third film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka
Released : 12th-Jul-1948

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Golden Devil

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil
Released : 20th-Jan-1948

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Golden Devil Part 2

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil, part 2
Released : 3rd-Feb-1948

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The Gay Masquerade

The film won 1959 Blue Ribbon Awards for best actor Raizo Ichikawa and for best cinematography Kazuo Miyagawa. The film also won 1959 Kinema Junpo Award for best actor Raizo Ichikawa.
Released : 29th-Nov-1958

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Hana no yukyo-den

1958 Japanese movie
Released : 31st-Aug-1958

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The Vampire Moth

The story of a professional nude model stalked by a bizarre, unknown man wearing a hideous mask.
Released : 11th-Apr-1956

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The Revolt

When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
Released : 15th-Jan-1980

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Blood Festival of Akagi

Japanese film.
Released : 25th-Sep-1955

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The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)

Historical drama about a sleep-eyed ronin
Released : 2nd-Apr-1957

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Koga's Messenger

The mysterious Koga Ninja crushes the villains who are trying to take over the inheritance of the Omi castle owner using various means! A sword and witchcraft, a mystery and revenge swirl around the mystery of the hood, in the demon tower, in the underground castle, and at the bottom of the lake!
Released : 18th-May-1960

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Yagyu Secret Scrolls

In the Tokugawa Era, the clan of Lord Yagyu has hidden away three scrolls containing clan secrets which, if revealed, would cause revolution and disaster for the clan. The information is divided among the three scrolls, all of which must be possessed for the secrets to be understood. When Princess Yuhime steals the scrolls, Tasaburo, a samurai with magical powers, and his brother Senshiro are sent to retrieve them.
Released : 14th-Apr-1957

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Jirocho Fuji

Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa.
Released : 3rd-Jun-1959

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Moonshadow Ninja Scroll: Twenty-One Eyes

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.
Released : 15th-Dec-1963

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The Maiden Courtesan

Period romantic drama.
Released : 22nd-Jan-1956

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Showdown in Gangland

Rivalry between two young gangster groups who seek to extend their influence.
Released : 7th-Mar-1970

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Samurai from Nowhere

Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money. Tae is the daughter of the clan's chief counselor who married the low-ranking Ihei to avoid becoming the clan lord's mistress. Into the mix comes Oba Gunjuro (Tetsurō Tamba), a mysterious ronin who will do anything for money. This leads to a fitting climax as the forces of hate and love converge while the couple attempt to break through the border!
Released : 20th-May-1964

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Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman.
Released : 3rd-Sep-1957

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Her Captive Gamblers


Released : 3rd-Jun-1953

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Jirocho's Home-Coming


Released : 23rd-Jun-1953

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Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow

Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.
Released : 3rd-Nov-1953

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Jirocho, the Hunted

A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.
Released : 15th-Dec-1953

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Jirocho Begins His Roving Life

Jirocho the gambler hits the road.
Released : 9th-Jan-1953

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Jirocho's New Year


Released : 3rd-Jan-1954

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Jirocho in Disgrace


Released : 14th-Jul-1954

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Last of the Wild Ones

A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.
Released : 8th-Jun-1954

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Ukyunosuke on Patrol

This is one of the most powerfully effective ninja films that dispenses with the silly magic of earlier efforts, and concentrates on an excellent story with expert fighting. Sena Denemon is the rarest of government officials, a man of integrity, sent on a mission to uncover the corruption that ran rampant during the Edo Period. Refusing bribes, and willing to put his life on the line to raise his son properly, heinfuriates the corrupt Inspectors; thus endangering his own life. Along with his two trusted vassals, he makes a brave effort to alert the Shogun to the plot which is being carried out. After the battle, his son Ichitaro joins the Chichibu ninja group in order to master fighting so he, too, can fight the forces which have brought about so much suffering.
Released : 20th-Nov-1963

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The Tiger of Malaya

A band of guerrillas fight against occupying British forces in Malaya.
Released : 24th-Jun-1943

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The Cave of the Vampire Bats

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?
Released : 1st-Aug-1961

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Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo

Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!
Released : 12th-Jul-1961

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Kisan Detective Story: The Mysterious Doll-Maker

1953 jidaigeki directed by Nobuo Nakagawa of Jigoku and Ghost of Yotsuya fame.
Released : 29th-Jul-1953

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The Princess Says No


Released : 8th-Dec-1959

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Inazuma Kaidō


Released : 21st-Sep-1957

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Three-Fingered Detective

Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large tracts of land. The bride is a former teacher and was rumoured to have had an affair, which explains why the groom's family opposed the union. On the night of the ceremony the bride and groom are killed in a sealed room. There is evidence left, however, as there is a hand print on the wall albeit with only the trace of three fingers.
Released : 9th-Dec-1947

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Castle of Revenge

The film vividly shows the misadventures of Oishi Kuranosuke and the human dramas inside the castle, which lead to the surrender of Ako Castle after seppuku by its lord Asano Takumi-no-kami and the termination of his family's power. This is the first film of the Ako Castle trilogy.
Released : 24th-Apr-1952

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Revenge for His Lover

Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a vendetta against 17 wicked castle men.
Released : 11th-Nov-1962

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Rainy Night Duel

Masahiko Koseki, a judo master, gets in several fights as a result of protecting a young woman. Despite his success, Koseki is expelled from his judo school because of his propensity for street fighting. He goes to work for a gangster named Joji, but when he realizes that Joji is mixed up in the slave trade, Koseki helps the police in their attempts to foil Joji.
Released : 29th-Jan-1956

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TV Credits

必殺仕掛人

- A shikakenin was an under-the-cover trade that undertook killing in Edo. Hanemon of Otowa, an agency that introduced laborers and maids, was also one of these. Katsugoro Iseya was a timber dealer who had come in as a client. His target was the constructions magistrate Hanno, and the Tatsumiya who sipped on the benefits. Hanemon who had a stong code towards killing, where he would only kill those who do no good to be in the world, accepts this request. Baian Fujieda, a needle doctor would carry out the killing. However, the professional killer Baian fails to bring down Tatsumiya. Hanemon then looks to another shikakenin, the ronin Sanai Nishimura for the role. Although Sanai's ability with the sword is good, he lives poorly in a tenement, and accepts this commission on the condition that it is kept a secret from his wife and child. Here, they close in on Hanno and Tatsumiya again...
Released : 2nd-Sep-1972

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