Ichitarō Kuni

Ichitarō Kuni

Movies for Ichitarō Kuni...

Return of the Street Fighter
Title: Return of the Street Fighter
Released: April 27, 1974
Type: Movie
Martial artist Takuma Tsurugi returns to take on a Yakuza family that may be embezzling money from charities to finance their own operations. Both the police and the Yakuza find themselves battling Tsurugi, but Tsurugi's fight ultimately is with the mob, and he concentrates on them.
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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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Trials of an Okinawa Village
Title: Trials of an Okinawa Village
Released: November 19, 1971
Type: Movie
A boss from a trucking company has run-ins with evil yakuza during the American occupation of Okinawa. Her hometown is threatened by usurers, gangsters and indirectly by American GI influences. She must battle a yakuza organization with her employees to help settle things.
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Gambling Den's Master Clan
Title: Gambling Den's Master Clan
Released: September 3, 1968
Type: Movie
Sixth entry in the Bakuchi-uchi series.
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Wicked Priest
Title: Wicked Priest
Released: August 14, 1968
Type: Movie
During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
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Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit
Title: Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit
Character: Ukon's subordinate
Released: July 12, 1968
Type: Movie
Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa, seeking to gain power and steal his Lord’s wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns herself along with her cat in a nearby marsh. A decade later, Naoshige’s efforts to steal another woman trigger a curse on him when she also commits suicide at the same marsh — forcing him to suffer the consequences of his past actions.
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Gambler: Victory Without Death
Title: Gambler: Victory Without Death
Released: July 8, 1967
Type: Movie
Tsunetaro Asakura AKA "Dynamite Tsune" is a talented gambler, but not infallable. After losing his Boss's money in a dice game he repays his debt by serving as a pit boss for a struggling coal mine in Kyuushu. Quickly there's trouble with the local mining competition, who doesn't always play a fair game. True to his hot-headed nickname, Tsune only gets into deeper trouble.
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Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo
Title: Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo
Released: May 3, 1967
Type: Movie
The second part of the Gamblers series.
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Black Thief
Title: Black Thief
Released: December 24, 1964
Type: Movie
Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.
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The Domain
Title: The Domain
Released: August 13, 1964
Type: Movie
The feud between two rival delivery companies, Kibamasa and Okiyama, heats up as the head of Kibamasa falls ill.
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
Title: The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
Released: November 10, 1963
Type: Movie
Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.
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Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Title: Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Released: November 17, 1962
Type: Movie
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
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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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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 Mito Komon: World commotion
Title: Lord Mito Komon: World commotion
Character: Aikawa Shinhachiro
Released: December 27, 1960
Type: Movie
Counselor Mito and his companions departed from Mito to see Kikutaro, a young lord of the shogun family, who became the new lord of Shirataka castle with an income of three hundred thousand koku. As they approach Shirataka's domain, a disturbing adventure begins. Soon, the advisor Mito and his companions reveal a conspiracy whose purpose was to capture the Shirataka castle and engage in a battle with the villains.
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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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Hawk of the North
Title: Hawk of the North
Released: May 25, 1959
Type: Movie
During the latter part of the 16th Century, Japan's Warring States era was coming to a close. After crushing almost all of his enemies, Date Masamune aka the "Hawk of the North" sets his eyes on Hatakeyama's lands. The young warlord is about to face his greatest challenge.
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Souls in the Moonlight II
Title: Souls in the Moonlight II
Released: April 20, 1958
Type: Movie
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.
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Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood
Title: Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood
Released: March 4, 1957
Type: Movie
A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a Shogun vassal, mysterious robberies, brutal killings, a vault with no key, a suspect killed while in police custody. This fragmented trail of clues could well be one of the most baffling cases that Young Lord has ever had to solve as he attempts to unravel the mystery and bring the guilty party to justice.
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Ninja's Weapon
Title: Ninja's Weapon
Released: October 31, 1956
Type: Movie
During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy, Sarashina Danjo. Ten years later, Lord Ogata's only living heir, now a skilled ninja, uses sorcery to avenge the murders of his parents.