Daimaru Nakata

Daimaru Nakata

Born: December 14, 1913
Died: September 5, 1982
in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Movies for Daimaru Nakata...

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Title: Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Released: January 11, 1972
Type: Movie
The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…
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Wolves of the City, Operation
Title: Wolves of the City, Operation "Rat"
Released: October 15, 1969
Type: Movie
Tokyo hoodlums travel to Osaka and enter into rivalry with the local gangsters.
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Daring Girls
Title: Daring Girls
Released: June 27, 1969
Type: Movie
Comedy about sexy chambermaids at a hot spring resort.
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Sucharaka Shain
Title: Sucharaka Shain
Released: August 13, 1966
Type: Movie
Maeda Yoichi's film adaptation of the long-running TV comedy series of the same name (1961-1967; TBS) written by Kagawa Toshio and produced by Sawada Takaharu (Tenamonda Sandogasa). The humorous story of a group of likeable loser ("sucharaka") employees at an Osaka branch who learn that unless they band together and actually work(!), their company will go into bankruptcy. Miyako Chocho appears as the Company President.
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Adventures of Zatoichi
Title: Adventures of Zatoichi
Character: Zany Entertainer
Released: December 30, 1964
Type: Movie
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman looking for her father, a village leader who has disappeared. As he helps her investigate the disappearance, Zatoichi also becomes involved with another young woman who is trying to help her brother, who has murdered someone at about the same time and place as the missing man was last seen.
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Gamblers and Racketeers
Title: Gamblers and Racketeers
Released: December 24, 1964
Type: Movie
Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which supports the town vendors unlike Takioka, who will stop at nothing to undermine the vendors and take over the territory. Masakichi will do all he can to protect and support the people. Ryutaro Kijima is senior son to Masakichi, though disowned, he keeps interest in the family from a distance. He will be there for his father and his hot tempered younger brother Katsuo, if they should need his loyal help.
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The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
Title: The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
Released: September 17, 1964
Type: Movie
The second film in the "Suruga yukyoden" series, in which Shintaro Katsu plays Jirocho Shimizu. The film features Omasa, Komasa, Ocho, who will become Jirocho's wife, as well as other members of his future family. There is a particularly great swordfight near the end where Katsu and cronies attack the rival villainous yakuza clan to rescue their ailing, elderly boss. The action choreography, cinematography and editing of this sequence is quite brilliant, treading a difficult tightrope act between genuinely goofy antics and exhilirating, bloody violence.
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A Laughable Journey
Title: A Laughable Journey
Released: February 1, 1964
Type: Movie
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Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp
Title: Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp
Released: June 23, 1963
Type: Movie
Nishina Saburouta is powerful but corrupted priest. One night, an old samurai who couldn't bear him any more, attempts to kill him, but without success. Saburouta is rescued by his niece, Keisuke at the last moment. Keisuke is a a good-for-nothing. Since that event, he always turns to his uncle when he needs money. Recently Keisuke feels his uncle isn't as generous as he used to be, he suspects that Saburouta has found out the illicit relation between Keisuke and his uncle's young mistress, Ohasu.
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Uta matsuri akagiyama
Title: Uta matsuri akagiyama
Released: December 9, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie
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Keepers of Order
Title: Keepers of Order
Released: August 22, 1962
Type: Movie
Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza.
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Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
Title: Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
Released: December 26, 1959
Type: Movie
Masuo and Sazae are enjoying their newlywed life in their new house, even though they are in company housing. Masuo's colleague is invited to thank him for the newlyweds, but Masuo has been told by Managing Director Hanamura to go on a business trip to Kansai. Before long, Masuo contacted Sazae to come to Osaka.
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The Lord and the Gambler
Title: The Lord and the Gambler
Character: Kitahachi
Released: August 1, 1959
Type: Movie
Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving no heir and despite the protest from Minister Horio, it is decided that young Chonosuke is to succeed as ruler of the clan. Horio determines to murder Chonosuke on his way to Edo so that his own grandchild may rule the Takatori Clan. "Odd" Han, a travelling gambler happens to stop at the inn where Chonosuke's party is staying in secret. The assassins come to attack Chonosuke on the riverbank where he is viewing the fireworks alone but are driven off by Han. Now Chonosuke travels with Han disguised as a gambler during which he begins to learn the hardships of the peasants and is struck with the contrast between the life of a feudal and those whose labour provides his luxurious living.
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Blue Snake Bath
Title: Blue Snake Bath
Released: January 22, 1959
Type: Movie
Last part of the Snake Woman trilogy.
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Bakeneko goyō da
Title: Bakeneko goyō da
Released: December 21, 1958
Type: Movie
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The Purple Hood
Title: The Purple Hood
Released: October 29, 1958
Type: Movie
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.
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The Princess of Badger Palace
Title: The Princess of Badger Palace
Character: Overnight guest
Released: February 26, 1958
Type: Movie
Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.
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Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman
Title: Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman
Character: Rokusuke
Released: September 3, 1957
Type: Movie
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.