Cast: Chiezô Kataoka

Synopsis In Search of Mother (1931) follows the journey of Chûtarô, who, alongside Hanji, is involved in the murder of a gambling ringleader. The duo goes into hiding, and Hanji returns home to face the disapproval of his mother and sister,...

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Sengoku-matoi

1950 · Movie · 84 min. · Japan

Drama Feudal Japan

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Isamu Kosugi · Kikue Môri · Ryunosuke Tsukigata · Kogiku Hanayagi

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Nanatsu no kao no otoko daze

1960 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Thriller Police Crime

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Toru Abe · Fusatarô Ishijima · Chiezô Kataoka · Satoshi Komori

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Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka

1959 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Drama Romance Romantic Drama Prostitution

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Ineko Arima · Kinuyo Tanaka · Keiko Yukishiro

Synopsis Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka (1959) presents a cinematic adaptation of the classic tale by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, featuring a young man deeply infatuated with a courtesan. In his fervent desire to liberate her from her bondage, he resorts to stealing money,...

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Jiraiya

1937 · Movie · 56 min. · Japan

Drama Action Samurai Feudal Japan Half-length Film

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Reiko Hoshi · Goro Kawabe · Ryôsuke Kagawa

Synopsis Jiraiya (1937) is a cinematic adaptation of a classic legend, focusing on a tale of vengeance with stunning visuals. The film delves into the life of Jiraiya, a legendary ninja, and his quest for retribution, showcasing the rich storytelling and...

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Rebellion from Below

1956 · Movie · 94 min. · Japan

Drama

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Harue Akagi · Koji Arima · Shinjiro Ebara · Tominosuke Hayama

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Duel at Devil's Cape

1957 · Movie · Japan

Mystery Crime Yakuza · Triad

Direction Tsuneo Kobayashi

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Shinjiro Ebara · Isao Yamagata · Mitsue Komiya

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Tarao Bannai: Man of Thirteen Eyes

1958 · Movie · 93 min. · Japan

Mystery

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Masao Mishima · Takashi Shimura · Eitarô Shindô

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Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

1972 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Action Drama 19th Century Yakuza · Triad Sequel

Direction Buichi Saito

Cast Sumiko Fuji · Daisuke Awaji · Seizaburô Kawazu · Akira Hirasawa

Synopsis Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty (1972) follows Oryu, a yakuza member who, after rescuing her ailing follower from prison, finds refuge in a small fishing village. Grateful for their kindness, she commits to abandoning her criminal past and dedicates...

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Morning Breeze in Edo

1960 · Movie · 92 min. · Japan

Drama

Direction Hideaki Onishi

Cast Chiezô Kataoka

Synopsis Morning Breeze in Edo (1960) follows the journey of a lone survivor from a shipwreck who embarks on a quest to uncover the fate of his companions' missing relatives in the bustling city of Edo.

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