Cast: Akihiko Katayama

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Akihiko Katayama. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Mother

1952 · Movie · 99 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Keiko Enonami · Kyôko Kagawa · Akihiko Katayama · Daisuke Kato

Synopsis Mother (1952) follows the journey of a young girl who observes her recently widowed mother's struggle to maintain the well-being of their family. The narrative delves into the challenges and resilience of a single parent striving to provide for her...

7.7

541 votes

7.7

541 votes

Dancing Girl

1951 · Movie · 85 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Sô Yamamura · Mieko Takamine · Mariko Okada · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis Dancing Girl (1951) marks a pivotal shift in Naruse's filmmaking, blending his earlier melodramatic techniques with a narrative deeply rooted in the post-war era. The film employs intricate and expressive camera movements during intense dramatic scenes, which sometimes overshadow the...

7.2

42 votes

7.2

42 votes

The Lady from Musashino

1951 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Yukiko Todoroki · Masayuki Mori · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis The Lady from Musashino (1951) follows Michiko, a middle-aged woman of samurai lineage, as she escapes Tokyo for her ancestral home in Musashino during the closing days of World War II, accompanied by her husband Akiyama, a university professor from...

6.9

123 votes

6.9

123 votes

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

1954 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Yumeji Tsukioka · Chikage Awashima · Eitarô Shindô

Synopsis Between Yesterday and Tomorrow (1954) follows a young man who quits his job and ends his relationship to chase his ambition of creating a unique world according to his vision. Despite numerous challenges, he successfully launches an airline venture. Meanwhile,...

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

A Pebble by the Wayside

1938 · Movie · 131 min. · Japan

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Torao Aoki · Mitsuru Date · Donguriboya · Ureo Egawa

Synopsis A Pebble by the Wayside (1938) unfolds in the early 20th century, focusing on a young lad who is solely raised by his mother due to his father's frequent absences, driven by his alcoholism. The narrative delves into the challenges...

Not rated

Not rated

Anchin to Kiyohime

1960 · Movie · 80 min. · Japan

Direction Koji Shima

Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Ayako Wakao · Yôko Uraji · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis Anchin to Kiyohime (1960) tells the tale of a noble's daughter, Kyohime, who unintentionally wounds a monk named Anchin with an arrow. Seeking to make amends, Kyohime extends an invitation to Anchin to recuperate at her family's estate. However, as...

Not rated

Not rated

Kaidan otoshiana

1968 · Movie · 78 min. · Japan

Direction Koji Shima

Cast Mikio Narita · Eiji Funakoshi · Mayumi Nagisa · Mako Sanjô

Synopsis Kaidan otoshiana (1968) follows the story of Haruo Kuramoto, an ambitious employee at a company who seeks to advance his career by marrying the director's daughter. However, his plans are complicated by a hidden romantic entanglement with Reiko, a secretary...

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

Vendetta of Samurai

1952 · Movie · 82 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Yuriko Hamada · Takashi Shimura · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis Vendetta of Samurai (1952) follows the tale of a skilled and respected swordsman, Matemon Araki, who takes on the role of a mentor and protector for a young man seeking retribution. The story unfolds as Araki guides the young man...

Not rated

Not rated

Akatsuki no Kyushu

1951 · Movie · 92 min. · Japan

Direction Masahisa Sunohara

Cast Satoko Date · Susumu Fujita · Yasuko Fujita · Akiko Futaba

Synopsis Akatsuki no Kyushu (1951) is a poignant Japanese drama film that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal pressures. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, the narrative follows a group of individuals as they navigate the challenges...

Not rated

Not rated

The Days of Evil Women

1958 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Minoru Shibuya

Cast Isuzu Yamada · Mariko Okada · Eijirô Tono · Yûnosuke Itô

Synopsis The Days of Evil Women (1958) presents a darkly comedic exploration of human avarice and self-interest. The narrative revolves around Yashiro, a wealthy, elderly, and cantankerous man who resides with his former geisha mistress and her daughter. The duo schemes...

Not rated

Not rated

Airplane Drone

1939 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Isamu Kosugi · Akihiko Katayama · Yukiko Todoroki · Kazuko Yoshida

Synopsis Airplane Drone (1939) follows the story of a mayor's son who is an accomplished aviator. He pledges to perform a spectacular aerial display over his hometown, creating a buzz of excitement and anticipation. The narrative delves into the meticulous preparations...

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

Not rated

Musume jûroku jazz matsuri

1954 · Movie · 92 min. · Japan

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Izumi Yukimura · Roppa Furukawa · Akihiko Katayama · Tadao Takashima

Synopsis Musume jûroku jazz matsuri (1954) follows the journey of a young orphan who has recently moved to Tokyo. Upon arrival, the orphan faces harassment from both the police and local gangsters. Seeking refuge, the orphan discovers a sense of belonging...

Not rated

Not rated

Kofuku no genkai

1948 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Susumu Fujita · Setsuko Hara · Haruyo Ichikawa · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis Kofuku no genkai (1948) centers around the Takamatsu family, whose dynamics are disrupted by the return of the eldest daughter, Atsuko, a widow who has left her politically active family. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter, Yukiko, finds herself in a romantic...

Not rated

Not rated