Hiromi Hanazono

Hiromi Hanazono

Born: September 1, 1940
in Tokyo, Japan

Movies for Hiromi Hanazono...

The Lucky Status Symbol
Title: The Lucky Status Symbol
Released: June 9, 1972
Type: Movie
Hiroshi (Tatsuo Umemiya) has the biggest penis in all of Japan and everyone who touches (or is touched by) it, is blessed by good fortune. After buying his sister a washing machine for her wedding, he travels to Tokyo, where he must help his friend Masa out of a half-million yen debt. Among other hijinks, he becomes a penis god in the process.
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The Kingpin of Fair Ladies
Title: The Kingpin of Fair Ladies
Character: Eriko Kurokawa
Released: September 9, 1970
Type: Movie
A man is inspired to build a hospital after his mother falls ill and becomes a host to swindle money out of women.
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The Eve of the Chinese Festival
Title: The Eve of the Chinese Festival
Released: January 28, 1962
Type: Movie
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 where is the killer? And what does a treasure and swastika spider tattoos have to do with the case?
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Good Rascals
Title: Good Rascals
Character: Kanmitsu
Released: January 14, 1962
Type: Movie
A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.
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Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
Title: Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
Released: October 22, 1961
Type: Movie
This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samurai named Matashichiro. This spaghetti western style action swordplay film is exciting and dynamic from start to finish! One-eyed master of martial arts, Yagyu Jubei visits Akizuki Village and meets with his former teacher Akizuki Hayato-no-Kami. Jubei is shocked to see Hayato's sickly appearance. An evil gang has plotted to murder Hayato, but a deadly Yagyu blade will unleash a rain of blood and disperse the evil plot! The breathtaking climax in a huge ravine called Okamidani is the ultimiate pay-off. Jubei confronts several hundred riflemen and warriors in a bloody battle to the death.
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Law in Ghost Island
Title: Law in Ghost Island
Released: August 13, 1961
Type: Movie
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
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The South Sea Wolf
Title: The South Sea Wolf
Character: Namie
Released: July 9, 1961
Type: Movie
Namie's back in trouble, after getting snatched by an evil gang in search of the treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart and falls in with a band of pirates also hunting the hidden stash.
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Travel with Ghost
Title: Travel with Ghost
Released: July 1, 1961
Type: Movie
Ghost comedy film.
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An Eagle Eyed Lord
Title: An Eagle Eyed Lord
Released: June 21, 1961
Type: Movie
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Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume
Title: Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume
Released: May 11, 1961
Type: Movie
A two-part series of ninjutsu films directed by Masahiko Izawa, director of Yagyu Bugeichou (1961), based on an original scenario by Yasuo Yokoyama.
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霧丸霧がくれ 
Title: 霧丸霧がくれ 
Released: May 3, 1961
Type: Movie
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The Ako Retainers
Title: The Ako Retainers
Released: March 28, 1961
Type: Movie
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
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Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
Title: Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
Released: March 19, 1961
Type: Movie
This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.
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Samurai Hawk
Title: Samurai Hawk
Released: March 5, 1961
Type: Movie
1716, Yoshimune becomes the 8th Shogun as high Shogunate officials are attacked. While the government tries to keep these incidents under wraps, they must take any means possible to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out who is behind them.
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Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
Title: Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
Released: March 1, 1961
Type: Movie
Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?
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Lord of Steel Heart
Title: Lord of Steel Heart
Character: Azusa
Released: January 9, 1961
Type: Movie
A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a famous spear fighter and warrior, is a vassal of lord Honjo. One of Honjo's most trusted under-lords is Sanzaemon. He has designs on Matabei's fief, and he plots to kill Matabei. He finally convinces Lord Honjo of Matabei's guilt. Now Matabei must fight to survive.
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Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Mansion of beauties
Title: Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Mansion of beauties
Released: January 3, 1961
Type: Movie
The first work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the original work of Tatsuro Jinde. Kasumi Ippei is a popular ronin actor, and when he is not on stage he is investigating intricate crimes, in this film Ippei will solve the abduction of seven beautiful young girls.
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Case of a Young Lord 8
Title: Case of a Young Lord 8
Released: December 27, 1960
Type: Movie
A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corrupt member of the Shogun's Council of Elders. Young Lord decides to take on the Shogun's vile chief attendant.
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Sword of Destiny
Title: Sword of Destiny
Released: December 11, 1960
Type: Movie
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!
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Title: Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Released: August 27, 1960
Type: Movie
Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
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Ghost of the 53 Stations
Title: Ghost of the 53 Stations
Character: Osaki
Released: August 7, 1960
Type: Movie
Kota and Kosuke, from the Hikyaku-ya shop in Edo, went to Kyoto. Contrary to their carefree appearance, they carry a secret letter concerning the Aoba clan from Kyoto. A samurai who calls himself Okuma Danemon joins them on their journey, and soon people begin to appear one after another, seeking to get a secret letter...
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The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
Title: The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
Character: Okayo
Released: July 10, 1960
Type: Movie
The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.
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Unwieldy Brothers
Title: Unwieldy Brothers
Character: Oharu
Released: June 5, 1960
Type: Movie
Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion and impulsive violence. The samurai brothers fight against corruption in a castle.
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Road Warriors
Title: Road Warriors
Character: Mitsu
Released: May 17, 1960
Type: Movie
A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
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The Master Spearman
Title: The Master Spearman
Character: Umeme
Released: May 15, 1960
Type: Movie
This subversive period film features a hotheaded young samurai, Kurodo, who threatens to commit harakiri in response to the humiliation meted out to his family by the Shogun. The film critiques the inhumanity of feudal obligations, and Uchida’s direction slyly satirizes the contemporary cinematic audience, whose taste for onscreen bloodshed is mirrored in a crowd gathering to watch the protagonist’s planned suicide. The Master Spearman is imbued with Uchida’s characteristic blend of dark humor and stylized action, and Ryutaro Otomo gives an admirable performance in the lead.
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Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4
Title: Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4
Released: April 16, 1960
Type: Movie
Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword. In this final episode of the popular “Shingo’s Original Challenge” series, Shingo confronts his master’s killer in the ultimate test of his skill.
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Glorious Firefighter’s Standard
Title: Glorious Firefighter’s Standard
Released: January 21, 1960
Type: Movie
Firefighter Sanji learns the secret of his birth.
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Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Title: Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Released: January 9, 1960
Type: Movie
Part of the Bored Hatamoto series. The most popular samurai in Edo, Saotome Mondonosuke, known to most as the "Bored Hatamoto" is the only one who can save the shogunate from the dastardly plot to take over the country.
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Benten Kozo
Title: Benten Kozo
Released: January 3, 1960
Type: Movie
Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bidder. When Kiku gets fed up with how the temple uses the orphans and wants to leave he gets accused of a double murder and has to flee for his life and liberty.
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Blooded Spear
Title: Blooded Spear
Released: November 1, 1959
Type: Movie
Edo, 1703. Young Sugino, one of the 47 rōnin seeking revenge against lord Kira, who caused that his master, Asano of Ako, committed seppuku, meets a skillful spear fighter, Genban, who trains him to fight with honor on the day of retribution.
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53 Stages of the Road
Title: 53 Stages of the Road
Released: October 18, 1959
Type: Movie
An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
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Bloody Battle at Dawn
Title: Bloody Battle at Dawn
Released: October 10, 1959
Type: Movie
A story of revenge between two samurai families on the Igagoe Road. Araki Mataemon born in the province of Iga. He studied the art of the sword under the Yagyu family. He helped the younger brother of his wife Watanabe Kazuma take revenge on his enemy Kawai Matagoro. Ichikawa Utaemon plays Araki Matemon and his son Kinya Kataoji plays Kazuma.
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Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Title: Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Character: Otoku
Released: September 13, 1959
Type: Movie
The adopted son of an Osaka courier falls in love with a prostitute and, discovering that she is about to be purchased by a client, steals money from his employer to redeem her. Hunted criminals, the two young lovers take flight to Yamato, but, as in Chikamatsu's other domestic tragedies of love and duty (known as sewamono), they must be pursued and their passion destroyed by death. Favourite Uchida themes, such as the indenturing of a prostitute , and his characteristic emphasis on performance and theatrical artifice re-emerge here; but the daring device of having Chikamatsu appear as a character - not unlike having Shakespeare interpolated into a film adaptation of one of his plays - is just one of many surprises this remarkable film holds. “Extraordinary” (Donald Richie).
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Secrets of Fuji 2
Title: Secrets of Fuji 2
Released: September 8, 1959
Type: Movie
Early film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
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Secrets of Fuji
Title: Secrets of Fuji
Released: September 2, 1959
Type: Movie
Early film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
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Eight Brave Brothers 3
Title: Eight Brave Brothers 3
Released: August 26, 1959
Type: Movie
The long-awaited Hakkenshi arrive at Takita Castle, which is saddened by successive defeats.
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Eight Brave Brothers 2
Title: Eight Brave Brothers 2
Released: August 19, 1959
Type: Movie
2nd film in the Eight Brave Brothers trilogy
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A Spectacular Showdown
Title: A Spectacular Showdown
Released: August 9, 1959
Type: Movie
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
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The Black Hooded Man Rides Again
Title: The Black Hooded Man Rides Again
Released: August 2, 1959
Type: Movie
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The Edo Official and Apprentice
Title: The Edo Official and Apprentice
Released: July 25, 1959
Type: Movie
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
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Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
Title: Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
Released: July 14, 1959
Type: Movie
A woman abandoned by the man she loved all her life becomes a ghost and takes revenge for her offense!
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Ghost Currency
Title: Ghost Currency
Released: April 15, 1959
Type: Movie
Jidaigeki film from 1959.
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Turbulent Highways
Title: Turbulent Highways
Released: March 25, 1959
Type: Movie
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One-Eyed Wolf
Title: One-Eyed Wolf
Released: March 3, 1959
Type: Movie
Five swordsmen are murdered and hung from a tree and the chase is on to find the killers. Two magistrates pursue the leads to solve the crime and it leads to a potential conspiracy to kill the Shogun.
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A Young Rabble
Title: A Young Rabble
Released: January 9, 1959
Type: Movie
When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Gonkuro.
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Lion Crest Part 2
Title: Lion Crest Part 2
Released: December 15, 1958
Type: Movie
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Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House
Title: Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House
Released: December 15, 1958
Type: Movie
All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening at Echigoya’s Red Crane Mansion, and when Young Lord comes to relax he finds no peace until he can unravel the mystery rooted in the past when a beautiful samurai princess prayed for a handsome bridegroom to take her away. When a body turns up on the riverbank it is high time for Young Lord to delve into the case, while avoiding dangerous gangsters who have taken over the town. This is the 7th case that Young Lord is called upon to solve. Leaving only the mystery of who he is and where he came from! As always, Okawa Hashizo plays the role to perfection.
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Lion Crest
Title: Lion Crest
Released: December 2, 1958
Type: Movie
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Secret of the Golden Coin
Title: Secret of the Golden Coin
Released: November 19, 1958
Type: Movie
A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detective. Framed by a crooked magistrate for a crime she did not commit, Oshichi must clear her name of false charges after a woman helps to lead a prison break of the notorious Oshu Remnants. Meanwhile the magistrate, Lord Kai, conspires to be rid of her brother, Clan Elder, Lord Abe Iyo. Her only clue is an ornate dagger with a handle made of golden coins.
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The Lost Public Funds
Title: The Lost Public Funds
Character: Oran
Released: November 11, 1958
Type: Movie
Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were collected as a tax to the shogun. The guard of Nijo castle Asaka Keinosuke, disguised as a komuso monk, proceeds to investigate the theft, traces of thieves lead to Edo, where Asaka goes.
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Kanbei's Bargain Sale
Title: Kanbei's Bargain Sale
Released: November 5, 1958
Type: Movie
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
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The Envoy
Title: The Envoy
Released: September 16, 1958
Type: Movie
Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes from the bad lords and greedy merchants, who live just to exploit the poor for their small coins. On his travel he meets a man and his little girl Onatsu. The man gets ambushed and killed in front of his daughter, so Sinza promises the man he will take his daughter safely to their destination, so the little girl is now his responsibility. The kind, non-violent Sinza now finds himself entangled in something far bigger than he expected.
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The Sword Knows
Title: The Sword Knows
Released: September 3, 1958
Type: Movie
In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his parents’ deaths.
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The Black Hooded Man 5
Title: The Black Hooded Man 5
Released: August 20, 1958
Type: Movie
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Title: Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Released: August 12, 1958
Type: Movie
Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
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Magistrate Ooka’s Legends
Title: Magistrate Ooka’s Legends
Released: July 23, 1958
Type: Movie
A hotshot investigator solves a series of gruesome murders in this exciting and dark classic.
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Three for The Road
Title: Three for The Road
Released: June 15, 1958
Type: Movie
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Kingdom of Youth
Title: Kingdom of Youth
Released: May 20, 1958
Type: Movie
An entertaining youth drama, which tells about the struggle of a young swordsman Yamanaka Shikanoske (Kinya Kitaoji) and his friends who resist the tyranny of the Mori clan in a war-torn country during the Sengoku period! The film starred teenage Toei company of that time.
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Seven from Edo
Title: Seven from Edo
Character: Osen
Released: April 30, 1958
Type: Movie
When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan to expand his territory, he and his comrades decide to take matters into their own hands. Lots of action in this all-star production from Toei Films, the foremost studio during that era. As with so many of their films, this is highly entertaining, with lots of plot twists and exciting swordplay
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Her Son Came Back
Title: Her Son Came Back
Released: April 1, 1958
Type: Movie
Kind hearted yakuza Hanjiro of Asama risks his life in saving his henchman Genjiro and his family.