Shōji Yasui

Shōji Yasui

Born: August 16, 1928
Died: March 3, 2014
in Tokyo, Japan

Movies for Shōji Yasui...

Siberian Express 2
Title: Siberian Express 2
Released: January 13, 2001
Type: Movie
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Title: Konya Uchu no Katasumi de
Released: July 9, 1998
Type: TV
This love comedy is set in New York, where a Japanese beautician (Naoko Iijima) is courted by two men (Masahiko Nishimura and Takaaki Ishibashi).
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Yearning
Title: Yearning
Released: May 29, 1993
Type: Movie
Famed onnagata (a man who plays women's parts in Kabuki) Tamasaburo Bando follows up on the success of his directorial debut, Gekashitsu, with this soft-focused romance about love and obligation, based on a novel by Kafu Nagai. Set during the Meiji period (1868-1912), Kaede (Sayuri Yoshinaga) is the former mistress of a wealthy merchant. When he dies, she is forced out on the street and forced to give up her young daughter to the merchant's family. The film opens with her working in a high-class brothel abutting Tokyo Bay. Though she has passionate affection for a drug wholesaler, whom she loves as well, Kaede is swamped with not only debts to the bordello and family obligations -- she is expected to support her parents and her sister -- but also guilt over losing her child. This pain is only increased when Kaede learns that her daughter is being abused. She does the only thing she can: She buys back her child by signing on at the brothel for a longer stint.
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The Fall of Ako Castle
Title: The Fall of Ako Castle
Character: Uemon
Released: October 28, 1978
Type: Movie
This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.
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Detective
Title: Detective
Released: December 5, 1964
Type: Movie
The first film with Tetsuro Tamba as a detective. An exciting drama about the pursuit of a criminal, which takes place in Yokohama. Tamba enthusiastically plays a police inspector who pursues a criminal who kidnapped his sister.
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Title: Akō Rōshi
Character: Mouri Koheita
Released: January 5, 1964
Type: TV
"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.
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Kyôkatsu
Title: Kyôkatsu
Released: September 14, 1963
Type: Movie
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Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
Title: Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
Character: Horigome Kazuma
Released: January 9, 1963
Type: Movie
A princess seeks adventure and true love, with help from her loyal servant.
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Nerai uchi buraikan
Title: Nerai uchi buraikan
Released: October 6, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie
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The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman
Title: The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman
Released: September 16, 1962
Type: Movie
In the fourth film in this exciting series, and the first since losing his left eye, Yagyu Jubei is charged again with the task of protecting the Yagyu Secret Scrolls. The two scrolls are held in separate locations to assure their safety. Within them there is information other than the techniques of the Yagyu Shin-kage style. They contain a secret that could throw the country into turmoil. Clan founder Yagyu Sekishusai had split the scroll into two parts to prevent its contents from being known to the public. This is Jubei's toughest assignment yet as he puts his life on the line to save the nation!
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Tokyo's  Business District
Title: Tokyo's Business District
Released: August 29, 1962
Type: Movie
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Love School
Title: Love School
Released: February 28, 1962
Type: Movie
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A Warrior Generation
Title: A Warrior Generation
Released: February 14, 1962
Type: Movie
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Kuro to aka no hanabira
Title: Kuro to aka no hanabira
Released: January 14, 1962
Type: Movie
Crime film distributed by Taiho.
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Hibari is Fashion Crazy
Title: Hibari is Fashion Crazy
Released: December 15, 1961
Type: Movie
Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unknown to all around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around town conducting her own secret investigation into her father's death. Will her skillful ruse help her to reveal the truth?
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The Conspirator
Title: The Conspirator
Released: November 8, 1961
Type: Movie
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
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Yakuza Princess of Edo
Title: Yakuza Princess of Edo
Character: Shogun Iemitsu
Released: September 13, 1961
Type: Movie
Tsukitaro, a young man who comes to Edo, meets a blind girl named Ochiyo. Ochiyo 's father, the grinder Yasujiro, was asked to sharpen a sword called Kongomaru, which was planned to be presented to the shogun Iemitsu, but he died due to a yakuza attack. In addition, the sword was stolen, and Ochiyo 's sister was also kidnapped... A humorous historical drama directed by Eiichi Kudo, starring Hibari Misora and Kotaro Satomi. Hibari Misora plays a male princess and shows off her charming appearance with stylish songs and dances.
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Mist and Shadows
Title: Mist and Shadows
Released: August 26, 1961
Type: Movie
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Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Title: Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Released: June 21, 1961
Type: Movie
He was married to his lover's butterfly and started a new residence. But good things do not last. In his uncle, Uzaemon in Kawashima, Yoshiji Akaji, Yoshimoto's lender, and Kanehira Akagi, the older brother of the former loan of Mishima, played a challenge. It is said to open the ladies' room to the settlement of Wada island. Although Jiro headed to Shigetsugu for arbitration, he was forced to surrender. In such a case, Jiro became chased by Kinpei and others.
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Little Tengu
Title: Little Tengu
Released: April 25, 1961
Type: Movie
A story about a tomboy, Otoshi, who is good at singing, dancing and fencing.
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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
Title: A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
Released: April 9, 1961
Type: Movie
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
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Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat
Title: Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat
Released: April 5, 1961
Type: Movie
Rampant ronin Matashiro Sasai, finds himself embroiled in serious unrest after he rescues a geisha who is being kidnapped by a group of ronin.
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Mahiru no wana
Title: Mahiru no wana
Character: Ken
Released: December 18, 1960
Type: Movie
On his way to Tokyo one night, a truck driver picks up a country girl and has his way with her amidst a forest. A few days later he loses his job after a run-in with some punks, but is offered a job by a gangster impressed by his fighting skills. He tries to make amends with the girl he ravished, but becomes caught up in the ways of the underworld...
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Good-for-Nothing
Title: Good-for-Nothing
Released: July 5, 1960
Type: Movie
Yoshida's first feature follows the lives of young students against a background of jazz, emptiness and boredom. The plot is fairly simple: a "good-for-nothing" from a poor background falls in love with the young secretary of his rich friend's father. The woman senses good in him and tries to lead him on the right path.
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命との対決
Title: 命との対決
Released: March 13, 1960
Type: Movie
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Hot Corner Murder
Title: Hot Corner Murder
Character: Arashi
Released: February 12, 1960
Type: Movie
Prosecutor Takayama investigates the sudden death of a third baseman in the middle of a game.
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The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Title: The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Character: Minarai Shikan
Released: November 20, 1959
Type: Movie
Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against the recruit Obara. He also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
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Love in the Mountains
Title: Love in the Mountains
Released: October 23, 1959
Type: Movie
A mother and her daughter who run a quiet mountain hotel, and guests who visit the hotel. A girl who does not know what a broken heart is, the attractive joy of first love, and separation is like parting with life. The mother-daughter duet with Isuzu Yamada attracted a lot of attention at that time. Haruko Wanibuchi, demonstrated rare attractiveness and pure charm by playing a heroine living in a beautiful and pure first love.
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Koko ni otoko ari
Title: Koko ni otoko ari
Released: August 9, 1959
Type: Movie
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Machi ga nemuru toki
Title: Machi ga nemuru toki
Released: May 6, 1959
Type: Movie
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Unripe Fruit
Title: Unripe Fruit
Released: February 4, 1959
Type: Movie
A youth lyrical painting depicting a sensitive young man with rich poetic feelings focused on the concerns and aspirations of a high school student.
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The Stream of Youth
Title: The Stream of Youth
Released: January 15, 1959
Type: Movie
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Zesshou
Title: Zesshou
Character: Ôtani
Released: October 15, 1958
Type: Movie
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The Seasons of Love
Title: The Seasons of Love
Character: Shimizudani
Released: June 10, 1958
Type: Movie
A family is slowly falling apart: the father is absent from the start, the mother a kept woman thanks to her children, the son is being cheated on by his wife, one daughter is forced to marry an older man against her will, while the other has retreated into smug moral superiority.
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Rusty Knife
Title: Rusty Knife
Character: Prosecutor Karita
Released: March 11, 1958
Type: Movie
Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonymous letter about the suicide five years' before of a city council member. Evidence about the case leads the D.A. to Tachibana, struggling to go straight after involvement with the mob and a prison sentence for killing the man responsible for the rape and suicide of his fiancée. One of Tachibana's friends is Keiko, the daughter of the dead councilman and the ward of another powerful official. How do these stories connect?
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Fangs of Night
Title: Fangs of Night
Released: January 15, 1958
Type: Movie
A young doctor discovers that the city hall of records has a record of his death. He and some friends try to seek out the person who reported it, and uncover a shady group of criminals with a sinister plot.
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Forbidden Lips
Title: Forbidden Lips
Released: January 3, 1958
Type: Movie
A youth lyrical story of pure love of a girl who grew up in the Kyoto Gion quarter, with a geisha mother and sisters Maiko and a college student.
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Temptation
Title: Temptation
Character: Sôhei Tadokoro
Released: September 22, 1957
Type: Movie
Shokichi, the owner of the clothing store, lives with his daughter Hideko and plans to open an art gallery. One day, Hideko led a handsome art student, Shohei and a poor painter, Sohei. Sohei’s painting was praised by a great printer at the completion ceremony of the art gallery. Since he became successful as a painter, but he looked quite indifferent. Around the same time, Shohei’s sister brought Sohei’s pictures to the gallery and Shokichi noticed that she was a daughter of his first love.
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Harbor Rats
Title: Harbor Rats
Released: August 21, 1957
Type: Movie
A scrap iron carrier arrived at Tokyo bay. The ship swarmed with the stevedores, the souvenir seller and the hookers. The crews of ship were oppressed by arrogant captain and his officers. The crews caused an uprising. A manager of stevedore ordered his employee leader to suppress an uprising...
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Saigo no totsugeki
Title: Saigo no totsugeki
Released: January 22, 1957
Type: Movie
A narrative depicting the appearance of soldiers scattered in Rabaul during the Pacific War. The original work of Yoshinori Matsuura was dramatized by Toyama Tetsu of “Smuggling of the Body”, also directed by Yutaka Abe, and Shigeyoshi Mine of “Densuke's Propaganda” was in charge of the shooting. The main performers are Michitaro Mizushima of “Smuggling of the Body”, Ryoji Hayama of “The Sorrowful Garden”, Shoji Yasui of “The People of Okino”, Shiro Osaka of “Lonely Man”, “Tetsuji Kawakami Story 16” In addition to Hiroshi Nihonyanagi, Shinsuke Maki, Isamu Kosugi of the "Hunger Soul", Ko Mishima, Satoshi Nishimura, Saburo Hiromatsu, Hiroshi Kondo and others.
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Okinawa no Tami
Title: Okinawa no Tami
Released: November 21, 1956
Type: Movie
With the background of the Battle of Okinawa, he draws a semi-documentary image of each individual person under an unusual psychological state of war. Furukawa Takumi of “Backlight” is adapted and directed by Daiichi Ishino. Filmed by Yoshio Mamiya, “Smuggling of the body”. The main performers are Sachiko Sakai since the “Zoi Family”, Hiroyuki Nagato of the “Next door bride”, Shoji Yasui of the “Sentimental wife”, Takatoko of “Crying, the last Japanese fighter”, “Blue angry” Noriko Katsura, Shinzo three of "actress (1956)", Masao Oda, Nobuo Kaneko, Toru Abe, Hiroshi Nihonyanagi, Misako Tsubouchi.
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Kanshō fujin
Title: Kanshō fujin
Released: October 24, 1956
Type: Movie
Japanese drama film.
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Gyakukōsen
Title: Gyakukōsen
Character: Fumio Maki
Released: August 14, 1956
Type: Movie
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The Burmese Harp
Title: The Burmese Harp
Character: Mizushima
Released: January 21, 1956
Type: Movie
In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.
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The Samurai of Edo
Title: The Samurai of Edo
Released: October 23, 1955
Type: Movie
This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
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The Heart
Title: The Heart
Character: Hioki Jiro
Released: August 31, 1955
Type: Movie
In the dying months of the Meiji era, a sympathetic student befriends a married couple, but soon realizes they share a curiously strained relationship stemming from an unknown incident in their past.
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The Moon Has Risen
Title: The Moon Has Risen
Character: Shōji
Released: January 8, 1955
Type: Movie
Mokichi is the widowed father of three daughters, with whom he lives on the premises of a temple since the war. All three daughters become involved in some sort of complicated relationships.
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The Black Current
Title: The Black Current
Released: August 31, 1954
Type: Movie
A reporter Takuo, who is sleeping in the newspaper room of the Maichō newspaper company, receives a sudden report from a reporter that the missing Akiyama JNR president was found dead.