Cast: Yujiro Ishihara

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Tatsuya Nakadai · Yukio Mishima · Yujiro Ishihara

Synopsis Tenchu! (1969) follows the journey of Izo Okada, a ronin (masterless samurai) who is in dire financial straits. He forms an alliance with the Tosa clan, led by the ruthless Takechi, hoping to improve his circumstances. However, Takechi exploits Izo,...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Yoshiko Sakuma · Kinnosuke Nakamura · Yujiro Ishihara

Synopsis Samurai Banners (1969) unfolds in feudal Japan, spanning the years 1543 to 1562. The story revolves around Kansuke Yamamoto, a samurai with a vision of a unified and peaceful nation. He joins the service of Takeda, the ruler of the...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ken Hatano · Yujiro Ishihara · Mie Kitahara · Isamu Kosugi

Synopsis I Am Waiting (1957) introduces viewers to a gripping tale directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara. The film features Yujiro Ishihara, a charismatic actor known for his role in the hit movie "Crazed Fruit," as a former boxer turned restaurant manager. The...

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Frankie Sakai · Sachiko Hidari · Yôko Minamida · Yujiro Ishihara

Synopsis Sun in the Last Days of the Shogunate (1957) follows the escapades of Saheiji, a charismatic and witty man portrayed by the renowned comedian Frankie Sakai. When Saheiji encounters financial difficulties and is unable to settle a bill at a...

Direction Kô Nakahira

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Mie Kitahara · Ayuko Fujishiro · Taizô Fukami

Synopsis Crazed Fruit (1956) follows the story of two brothers who find themselves captivated by the same enchanting young woman while enjoying their summer vacation on a picturesque beach. The brothers are part of a lively group of teenagers who frequently...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Masayuki Mori · Kinuyo Tanaka · Ruriko Asaoka

Synopsis Alone Across the Pacific (1963) is a cinematic tribute to the indomitable human spirit, directed by the esteemed Japanese filmmaker Kon Ichikawa, known for works such as "An Actor’s Revenge," "The Burmese Harp," and "Tokyo Olympiad." The film chronicles the...

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Mie Kitahara · Shoji Yasui · Mari Shiraki

Synopsis Rusty Knife (1958) marked the debut of director Toshio Masuda, who would later become a prominent figure in Japanese cinema. The movie features Yujiro Ishihara and Akira Kobayashi, two leading stars of Nikkatsu, portraying ex-criminals attempting to distance themselves from...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Yujiro Ishihara · Ruriko Asaoka · Shintarô Katsu

Synopsis Incident at Blood Pass (1970) is set in the Edo period, where an unnamed ronin takes on a mysterious task to wait at a mountain pass. Along the way, he stops at an inn filled with an eclectic group of...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Stuart Whitman · Sarah Miles · James Fox · Alberto Sordi

Synopsis Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965) is set in the dawn of the 20th century, where a prestigious British newspaper announces a substantial reward for the victor of a trans-channel aerial contest. This enticing challenge attracts daring aviators...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Tatsuya Nakadai · Toshirô Mifune · Ruriko Asaoka

Direction Kô Nakahira

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Izumi Ashikawa · Jun Hamamura

Synopsis He and I (1961) is a captivating film starring Ishihara Yujirō, helmed by the skilled director Nakahira Kō. The movie delves into the complex dynamics of a relationship, showcasing the talents of its lead actor and the director's unique vision.

Direction Akinori Matsuo

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Wa Yan · Izumi Ashikawa · Hideaki Nitani

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Mie Kitahara · Masumi Okada · Sanae Nakahara

Synopsis Red Pier (1958) follows the story of Yujiro Ishihara, a notable figure of the 1950s subculture, who portrays "Jiro the Lefty," a naturally gifted but dangerous individual. Upon his arrival in Kobe, Jiro witnesses a crane accident that leads to...

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Ruriko Asaoka · Hideaki Nitani · Nobuo Kaneko

Synopsis Red Handkerchief (1964) follows the journey of a seasoned detective from Yokohama who, during a high-stakes drug investigation, fatally shoots a key witness. Compelled to escape his past, he retreats to the countryside, where he remains hidden for years. Upon...

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Jûshirô Konoe · Tamao Nakamura · Chieko Matsubara

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Shinsuke Ashida · Mitsuo Hamada · Yujiro Ishihara · Hiroshi Kondô

Synopsis The Zero Fighter (1962) unfolds on the remote Solomon Islands as World War II draws to a close. Yujiro, disguised as a captain of a "rogue troops" unit, is stranded on these small islands. He devises a plan to rally...

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Kô Nishimura · Jerry Ito · Kunio Suzuki

Direction Yasuharu Hasebe

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Jô Shishido · Ryohei Uchida · Kenji Sugawara

Synopsis A Man's World (1971) follows the story of Tadao Konno, portrayed by Yujiro Ishihara, who has spent the past five years in Canada following the tragic death of his girlfriend. The loss was a result of a brutal act committed...

Direction Masahisa Sunohara

Cast Chiemi Eri · Yujiro Ishihara · Isamu Kosugi · Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Synopsis Jazz musume tanjô (1957) follows the journey of a young girl from a small Japanese island who was left behind by her father at a tender age. Despite her humble beginnings as a street vendor, she possesses an extraordinary gift...

Direction Hiroshi Noguchi

Cast Hiroshi Nawa · Yujiro Ishihara · Hisako Yamane · Minako Katsuki

Synopsis Song of the Underworld (1956) unfolds in the heart of Tokyo, where a fierce rivalry between two powerful yakuza clans, the Izus and the Yoshidas, reaches a boiling point. The tension escalates when a minor altercation between an Izu subordinate...