Cast: Mako Midori

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Eiji Funakoshi · Mako Midori · Noriko Sengoku

Synopsis Blind Beast (1969) follows the unsettling tale of a visually impaired artist and his domineering mother who abduct a young fashion model. The story delves into the dark and twisted dynamics of their relationship, as the sculptor's obsession with his...

Direction Yoshio Inoue

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Kô Nishimura · Mako Midori · Mikio Narita

Synopsis Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974) follows the trail of gold in a period marked by financial turmoil for the working class. Hanzo uncovers a scheme involving top officials who "borrow" gold from the shogunate's treasury to lend...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Kazuhiko Kato · Norihiko Hashida · Osamu Kitayama · Kei Sato

Synopsis Three Resurrected Drunkards (1968) is a vibrant and hilarious comedy that blends a mix of bumbling law enforcement, desperate Koreans, and bewildered Japanese students. The film kicks off with a group of students enjoying a swim, only to discover their...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Mako Midori · Kei Sato · Isao Kuraishi

Direction Kunio Shimizu · Sôichirô Tahara

Cast Renji Ishibashi · Tatsuharu Iwabuchi · Keizo Kanie · Tenmei Kano

Synopsis Arakajime ushinawareta koibitotchiyo (1971) follows the journey of Takeru, a young rebel navigating the northern regions of Honshu. Once a promising pole vaulter, Takeru abandoned his athletic pursuits to become a thief. During his travels, he encounters a young couple...

Direction Ryuichi Hiroki

Cast Anne Suzuki · Kengo Kora · Yasushi Fuchikami · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis The Egoists (2011) follows Kazu (Kengo Kora), a resident of Tokyo's bustling Kabukicho entertainment district in Shinjuku. After accumulating significant gambling debts, Kazu receives a proposition from yakuza member Ito (Jun Murakami) to vandalize the unauthorized gambling operations at the...

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Mako Midori · Jiro Kawarazaki · Hatsuo Yamaya · Kei Sato

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Chôichirô Kawarasaki · Mako Midori · Soichi Ito · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis The Gentle Japanese (1971) follows the poignant journey of a survivor from the devastating mass suicides that occurred on Tokashiki Island in 1945. This individual finds unexpected solace and love in an unusual place, forming a deep connection with a...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Mako Midori · Hayato Tani · Renji Ishibashi · Yuki Jôno

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Ken Takakura · Tatsuo Umemiya · Kyôsuke Machida · Yoshiko Mita

Synopsis Ankokugai Main Street (1964) is a gritty Japanese crime film set in the tumultuous 1960s. The movie follows the story of a tough, no-nonsense detective, played by the renowned Takakura Ken, as he navigates the dangerous streets of Tokyo. The...

Direction Sôkichi Tomimoto

Cast Momoe Yamaguchi · Tomokazu Miura · Kô Nishimura · Eiko Nagashima

Synopsis Hearts in Mud (1977) follows the story of two young cousins, Masao and Tamiko, who find themselves drawn to each other when Tamiko arrives at Masao's riverside brewery home to care for his ailing mother. As their bond deepens into...

Direction Eizô Sugawa

Cast Mako Midori · Akihiro Miwa · Hajime Hana · Osami Nabe

Synopsis Nihonjin no heso (1977) follows the story of Helen and her team as they orchestrate a theatrical confession to address and overcome stuttering. However, their well-intentioned plan takes an unexpected turn, leading to complications and unforeseen challenges.

Direction Tsuneo Kobayashi

Cast Sonny Chiba · Mako Midori · Ryo Ikebe · Mitsuko Mito

Synopsis Army Intelligence 33 (1968) follows the journey of a talented young soldier, played by Sonny Chiba, who is falsely accused of murder. After being convicted in a military tribunal, he is coerced into becoming a covert operative.

Direction Kiyoshi Nishimura

Cast Toshio Kurosawa · Noriko Takahashi · Shin Kishida · Taiji Tonoyama

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Osami Nabe · Mako Midori · Hiroshi Inuzuka · Gajiro Satoh

Direction Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Mako Midori · Yusuke Kawazu · Maka Sarijo

Direction Ikki Katashima

Cast Narimi Arimori · Shôhei Mutô · Noriko Eguchi · Shogen

Synopsis Inumukoiri (2017) follows Azusa Ninomiya, portrayed by Narimi Arimori, as she navigates through a challenging phase in her life. Azusa is an elementary school teacher in Tokyo, grappling with both professional and personal struggles that have left her feeling overwhelmed...

Direction Azuma Morisaki

Cast Kunie Tanaka · Harue Akagi · Mitsuko Baisho · Junzaburo Ban

Synopsis The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro (1977) follows the thrilling escapades of Taro Kuroki, a 42-year-old stuntman with an unyielding samurai spirit. Known for his daring exploits, Taro finds himself in a series of exciting and humorous situations, including...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Takanori Jinnai · Rie Miyazawa · Riki Takeuchi · Renji Ishibashi

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Yoshiko Mita · Katsuo Nakamura · Tatsuo Umemiya · Mako Midori

Synopsis Kuruwa sodachi (1964) follows the journey of Tamiko, who has spent her entire life in a geisha house since her early childhood. Despite her circumstances, she remains dedicated to her education, dreaming of a fresh start and a future with...