Cast: Akihiko Katayama
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Akihiko Katayama. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 28
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...
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7.7
541 votes
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...
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7.2
42 votes
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...
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6.9
123 votes
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,...
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Direction Yasuki Chiba
Cast Akihiko Katayama · Akiko Kazami · Hikaru Hoshi · Hisako Takihana
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Michitaro Mizushima · Yuriko Hamada · Akihiko Katayama · Sumiko Minami
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura
Cast Ayako Wakao · Machiko Kyô · Eiji Funakoshi · Hitomi Nozoe
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Ryuji Kita · Akihiko Katayama · Akira Ôizumi · Kazumasa Hoshino
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Direction Daisuke Itô
Cast Tsumasaburo Bando · Ryutaro Otomo · Kusuo Abe · Akihiko Katayama
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Direction Sôkichi Tomimoto
Cast Ayako Wakao · Jiro Tamiya · Kyôko Enami · Mitsuko Mori
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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...
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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...
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Direction Daisuke Itô
Cast Sugisaku Aoyama · Saburô Gôda · Tominosuke Hayama · Chieko Higashiyama
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