Ken Mishima

Ken Mishima

Born: January 2, 1922
in Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Movies for Ken Mishima...

Hell Worms
Title: Hell Worms
Character: Shichi the Ryanko
Released: December 1, 1979
Type: Movie
A group of bandits flee to the mountains after killing an evil moneylender. Remake of Hiroshi Inagaki's Jigoku no mushi (1938).
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Destroyer Yukikaze
Title: Destroyer Yukikaze
Released: February 16, 1964
Type: Movie
Yutaro Kida, a worker at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal, volunteers for the navy but finds himself a cook's mate in the galley of a gunboat. But his dream is eventually realized when he is transferred to the new and powerful destroyer Yukikaze which he helped to build. When the Pacific War breaks out Yukikaze performs valiantly in the South Pacific, and while on shore leave, Kida meets and falls in love with Yukiko, younger sister of his commander.
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Fearful Witch
Title: Fearful Witch
Released: December 16, 1962
Type: Movie
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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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北上川悲歌
Title: 北上川悲歌
Released: May 31, 1961
Type: Movie
Japanese "kayo" film based on the song by Tsuzuko Sugawara.
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Gōdatsu sareta kenjū
Title: Gōdatsu sareta kenjū
Released: August 17, 1958
Type: Movie
1958 Japanese film
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Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
Title: Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
Released: April 29, 1958
Type: Movie
"Tomorrow is Another Day" tells the story of three brothers who struggle to shake free of the father's ties to the yakuza underworld. A star vehicle for the popular singer/actor Yūjirō Ishihara.
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Man Who Causes a Storm
Title: Man Who Causes a Storm
Released: December 28, 1957
Type: Movie
Shoichi Kokubun (Yujiro Ishihara) is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.
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Flesh Smuggling
Title: Flesh Smuggling
Released: October 9, 1956
Type: Movie
A true semi-documentary drama depicting a record of a sheriff's challenge to the vivid evil of a sailor who embarked on a single underworld to uncover the crime of an inhumane international prostitution organization called "Japanese women's smuggling."
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甲武信嶽傳奇
Title: 甲武信嶽傳奇
Released: August 22, 1956
Type: Movie
1956 Japanese film, originally released in three parts.
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Satan's Town
Title: Satan's Town
Character: Kimoto
Released: July 11, 1956
Type: Movie
A yakuza boss and his right-hand, Hawasaki, escape from prison. the film concentrates on their relationship, emphasizing loyalty and thier eventual betrayal, enroute they get involved in money trafficking, a cop killing and horse racing scams before the inevitable tragic ending. A patch-work production.
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Pure Emotions of the Sea
Title: Pure Emotions of the Sea
Character: Sailor A
Released: June 28, 1956
Type: Movie
A romantic adventure tale about a young guy working on a whale-hunting vessel and his love for a childhood sweetheart.
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Cell No. 8
Title: Cell No. 8
Released: January 15, 1956
Type: Movie
A man and a woman meet through a strange fate. This unique melodrama depicts the course of their budding love in a corner of the big city.