Cast: Katsuo Nakamura

Direction Masaki Kobayashi

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Rentarô Mikuni · Katsuo Nakamura · Kei Sato

Synopsis Kwaidan (1964) is a cinematic journey through four unique and chilling tales. "Yuki-onna" follows a woodcutter who, during a blizzard, encounters a spectral woman who saves his life but demands silence about their encounter. Years later, he inadvertently breaks his...

Direction Toshio Matsumoto

Cast Katsuo Nakamura · Yasuko Sanjo · Juro Kara · Masao Imafuku

Synopsis Pandemonium (1971) delves into the grim and relentless journey of a Ronin, Gengobe, as he seeks retribution for the injustices he has endured. This isn't a typical action-packed adventure or a thrilling Samurai saga; instead, it's a profound and contemplative...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Shido Nakamura · Akashi Takei · Karen Miyama

Synopsis Be with You (2004) follows the emotional journey of Takumi and his young son Yuji after the loss of their wife and mother, Mio. Takumi struggles with his health and guilt, while Yuji grapples with the belief that his birth...

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Hideko Takamine · Keiji Sada · Takahiro Tamura · Katsuo Nakamura

Direction Yukiko Mishima

Cast Tomoyo Harada · Yo Oizumi · Yûta Hiraoka · Kanna Mori

Synopsis Bread of Happiness (2012) follows the journey of Rie and Sang, who establish a unique bakery and restaurant called Mani by the picturesque Lake Toya in Hokkaido. Sang is the skilled baker responsible for the bakery's delectable bread, while Rie...

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 Seijun Suzuki

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Michiyo Oguso · Mariko Kaga · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis Heat-Haze Theatre (1981) is a surreal and captivating sequel to Seijun Suzuki's critically acclaimed "Zigeunerweisen." This enigmatic and erotic film, titled "Kagero-Za," stands as the second installment in Suzuki's Taishô Trilogy. The narrative unfolds in the fragmented urban landscapes and...

Direction Shintarô Katsu

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Kiwako Taichi · Kyoko Yoshizawa · Yasuhiro Koume

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Katsuo Nakamura · Mariko Kaga · Yumiko Nogawa · Masako Yagi

Synopsis The Pleasures of the Flesh (1965) is a thought-provoking film directed by Nagisa Oshima that cleverly employs the "pink" genre to conceal a deeper allegory about the materialistic culture of post-war Japan. The original title, which translates to "Indulgence," sets...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Teruyuki Kagawa · Renji Ishibashi · Gregory Pekar

Direction Shinji Aoyama

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Eri Ishida · Aoi Miyazaki · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Sad Vacation (2007) follows Kenji, a man left to fend for himself after his mother's abandonment, as he navigates a life of humble means through various odd jobs, such as transporting bar hostesses and their patrons. Alongside his work, Kenji...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Junichi Okada · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano · Arata Furuta

Synopsis The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai (2006) is a period drama set in 1702, exploring a time when samurai clans provided financial incentives for successful revenge missions. The story revolves around Sozaemon Aoki, a young samurai who travels to Edo...

Direction Akihiko Shiota

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Kou Shibasaki · Kiichi Nakai · Kumiko Aso

Synopsis Dororo (2007) follows the tale of Hyakkimaru, a young man driven by a deep-seated grudge against the 48 demons that claimed parts of his body as a result of a dark bargain his father made. Throughout his journey, he finds...

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Katsuo Nakamura · Hiroshi Fujikawa · Minoru Chiaki

Synopsis Shinran (1960) is a cinematic portrayal that delves into the life and spiritual journey of Shinran, a pivotal figure in Japanese Buddhism. The film chronicles his transformation from a young monk to a revered religious leader, highlighting his struggles, enlightenment,...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Hitomi Nakahara · Yumiko Hasegawa · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis The Traveling Ruffian (1958) follows the thrilling escapades of Mori no Ishimatsu, a renowned figure within the notorious Jirocho gang. The narrative delves into his daring exploits and the challenges he faces as a member of this infamous group, offering...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Harue Akagi · Koji Arima · Chikage Awashima · Chiyonosuke Azuma

Synopsis Six Great Men of the Tenpo Period: Pathway to Hell (1960) follows the tale of samurai Kochiyama Soshun, who aids Kaneko Ichinosuke in seeking retribution for the unjust death of Kaneko’s father, falsely accused of embezzlement. Soshun's assistance comes with...

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Komaki Kurihara · Kojiro Hongo · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis The Magoichi Saga (1969) follows the unconventional love story of Magoichi Saika, portrayed by Kinnosuke Nakamura. Magoichi becomes infatuated with a woman whose face he has never seen, driven by an unusual fixation on her feet and toes. The narrative...

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Chiyonosuke Azuma · Minoru Chiaki · Sentarô Fushimi · Utaemon Ichikawa

Synopsis Lord Mito 3: Mito Komon and the Eight Feet Tall Gang (1960) unfolds in the year 1691, as a wave of mysterious fires sweeps through multiple towns across Japan. When the flames reach the prestigious city of Kyoto, the Shogun's...

Direction Kentarô Hagiwara · Takeshi Moriya · Katsuyuki Motohiro · Atsunori Sasaki

Cast Munetaka Aoki · Yasushi Fuchikami · Chikara Honda · Satoshi Iizuka

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Naoko Otani · Tamao Nakamura · Tetta Sugimoto · Atsuro Watabe