Cast: Kaneko Iwasaki

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


Direction Masaki Kobayashi

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Michiyo Aratama · Kei Sato · Minoru Chiaki

Synopsis The Human Condition II: The Road to Eternity (1959) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the Second World War, where Kaji, a reluctant recruit, is compelled to serve in the Japanese army and is dispatched to Manchuria. In this foreign...

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Heroic Purgatory

1970 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Mariko Okada · Kaizo Kamoda · Naho Kimura · Yoshiaki Makita

Synopsis Heroic Purgatory (1970) follows Rikiya Shoda, an engineer employed by Japan's Atomic Agency after completing his studies at MIT. He is deeply involved in a groundbreaking project focused on developing laser beams. One day, his wife Nanako returns home with...

6.9

86 votes

6.9

86 votes

Blood Is Dry

1960 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Keiji Sada · Kaneko Iwasaki · Shinichiro Mikami · Mari Yoshimura

Synopsis Blood Is Dry (1960) follows the tale of a dedicated worker who, upon hearing about a significant downsizing at his workplace, decides to take drastic measures. In a desperate act, he threatens to end his life, unaware that his plight...

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79 votes

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Amai Himitsu

1971 · Movie · 81 min. · Japan

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Tomomi Satô · Toshiyuki Hosokawa · Eitarô Ozawa · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis Amai Himitsu (1971) follows the story of a vibrant and ambitious woman who dreams of becoming a renowned author. She leads a thrilling and unrestrained life, perpetually seeking liberation and indulging in passionate affairs with four different men.

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Conspirator

1961 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Itô

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Haruko Sugimura · Chiyonosuke Azuma · Kaneko Iwasaki

Synopsis Conspirator (1961) unfolds a tale of two rival clans forced into a fragile alliance through an arranged marriage. The groom's father is absent, serving the emperor, leaving his tyrannical mother in charge. The son's resentment towards his parents is palpable,...

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Sôshun monogatari

1985 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Tomoyo Harada · Ryuzo Hayashi · Kunie Tanaka · Saori Yuki

Synopsis Sôshun monogatari (1985) follows the emotional journey of Hitomi, a university student who finds herself drawn to Okawa, a middle-aged man who was previously involved with her late mother. As Hitomi's feelings for Okawa deepen, she grapples with the complexity...

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Love Stopped the Runaway Train

1973 · Movie · 104 min. · Japan

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Seiya Nakano · Yoshitarô Asawaka · Yuriko Abe · Katsutoshi Atarashi

Synopsis Love Stopped the Runaway Train (1973) follows the extraordinary journey of a man who defies societal norms and personal boundaries to pursue love. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Japan, this film weaves a narrative of courage and devotion....

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Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Takashi Shimura · Minoru Oki · Kaneko Iwasaki

Synopsis New Abashiri Prison Story: Harbor Duel (1969) follows the journey of Ken Takahara, who, after stirring up trouble, is relocated from Abashiri to the innovative Tanigawa Prison, a facility designed by company president Takashi Shimura. Unlike traditional prisons, Tanigawa has...

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The Long Darkness

1972 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Go Kato · Komaki Kurihara · Yasushi Nagata · Kinzo Shin

Synopsis The Long Darkness (1972) delves into the intricate dynamics between two disenchanted young individuals. The film is visually striking, utilizing a monochrome palette to capture the grimy, decaying lumberyards of Tokyo and the harsh, unforgiving snowscapes of the northern regions....

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Snow Country

1965 · Movie · 113 min. · Japan

Direction Hideo Ôba

Cast Mineko Bandai · Kakuko Chino · Takanobu Hozumi · Kaneko Iwasaki

Synopsis Snow Country (1965) is a poignant tale set in a remote, snow-covered village. Shimamura, a weary artist, seeks solace and renewal in this isolated setting. He reconnects with Komako, a geisha he had previously met, and their bond deepens into...

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Eriko

1962 · Movie · 81 min. · Japan

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Harukanaru sôro

1980 · Movie · 134 min. · Japan

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Shogoro Ichikawa · Masakane Yonekura · Takahiro Tamura · Yôko Tsukasa

Synopsis Harukanaru sôro (1980) is a gripping narrative that delves into the origins of the world-renowned corporation, "Toyota Motor." This film offers a captivating and detailed account of the events and individuals that shaped the company's rise to global prominence.

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