Cast: Eiji Okada

Direction Hiroshi Teshigahara

Cast Eiji Okada · Kyôko Kishida · Hiroko Ito · Hideo Kanze

Synopsis Woman in the Dunes (1964) follows an insect collector who ventures into the desert in search of rare specimens. He is invited by villagers to spend the night in the home of a widow, which is situated at the base...

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...

Direction Hiroshi Teshigahara

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Machiko Kyô · Mikijiro Hira · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis The Face of Another (1966) follows a businessman who, after suffering severe facial scarring in a laboratory accident, seeks help from a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist provides him with a remarkably realistic mask. Post-fitting, the businessman uses the mask to deceive...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Emmanuelle Riva · Eiji Okada · Bernard Fresson · Stella Dassas

Synopsis Hiroshima mon amour (1959) follows a young French actress who is in Japan to film an anti-war movie in the reconstructed city of Hiroshima, a place that was once obliterated by a nuclear explosion during World War II. During her...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Mitchum · Ken Takakura · Brian Keith · Herb Edelman

Synopsis The Yakuza (1974) follows the journey of Harry Kilmer, who ventures back to Japan after an extended absence to save his friend George's daughter, who has been taken hostage. His mission, however, leads him into a dangerous confrontation with the...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Kotobuki Hananomoto · Akiji Kobayashi · Eiji Okada · Kin Sugai

Synopsis This Transient Life (1970) is a compelling debut feature by director Jissoji, delving into the complex and taboo relationship between two siblings from a conventional family residing near Kyoto. The film stands out as an exceptional portrayal of Buddhist philosophy...

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Shima Iwashita · Jin Nakayama · Kawabe Kyuzo · Masaya Takahashi

Direction Hideo Sekigawa

Cast Takashi Kanda · Masao Mishima · Eiji Okada · Isuzu Yamada

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ken Takakura · Tsunehiko Watase · Eiji Okada · Keiko Oginome

Synopsis Antarctica (1983) follows the journey of two Japanese researchers, Ushioda and Ochi, who form a deep connection with their sled dogs during a scientific mission in the frozen continent. After completing their initial expedition, Ushioda and Ochi depart from Antarctica,...

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Michiyo Oguso · Akihiro Tomikawa · Shingo Yamashiro

Synopsis Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973) is the fifth installment in the renowned samurai series. In this thrilling chapter, the formidable Ogami Itto faces a daunting challenge as five formidable warriors issue duels against...

Direction Susumu Hani

Cast Sachiko Hidari · Kikuji Yamashita · Eiji Okada · Akio Hasegawa

Synopsis She and He (1963) follows the story of a woman who grows dissatisfied with the monotonous and unfulfilling life she shares with her husband. Their paths cross with a destitute street beggar who lives in dire conditions with his loyal...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Sô Yamamura · Kimiko Kaino · Mitsuko Miura · Tanie Kitabayashi

Synopsis White Beast (1950) delves into the uncharted territory of a women's prison drama, focusing on former prostitutes grappling with venereal diseases, unplanned pregnancies, and the emotional turmoil of lost loves. The film is marked by intense catfights, emotional outbursts, and...

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Eiji Okada · Eitarô Ozawa · Isao Kimura

Synopsis The Assassination (1964) chronicles the fleeting existence of Hachiro Kiyokawa, a driven ronin (masterless samurai) navigating the political chaos of 19th Century Japan. Kiyokawa, an enigmatic figure and skilled swordsman, strategically aligns himself with both the Tokugawa Shogunate and the...

Direction Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Yukiyo Toake · Eiji Okada · Kei Sato

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Koji Takahashi · Eiji Okada · Kei Sato · Jun Hamamura

Synopsis Samurai Spy (1965) unfolds in a Japan that has finally achieved unity under the Tokugawa shogunate after years of relentless warfare. The protagonist, Sasuke Sarutobi, a seasoned samurai spy, yearns for tranquility and an end to the constant strife. However,...

Direction Seiichiro Uchikawa

Cast Yûzô Kayama · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Eiji Okada · Takashi Shimura

Synopsis Sugata Sanshiro (1965) is a compelling remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic films "Sanshiro Sugata" and "Sanshiro Sugata Part II." The narrative centers around Sanshiro Sugata, a young individual driven by a deep desire to master the emerging discipline of judo....

Direction George Englund

Cast Marlon Brando · Pat Hingle · Eiji Okada · Sandra Church

Synopsis The Ugly American (1963) follows Harrison MacWhite, a brilliant and eloquent academic, who navigates a contentious Senate confirmation to take on the role of ambassador to Sarkan, a Southeast Asian nation on the brink of civil war. Despite his extensive...

Direction Kazui Nihonmatsu

Cast Eiji Okada · Shun'ya Wazaki · Itoko Harada · Peggy Neal

Synopsis The X from Outer Space (1967) follows the journey of the spaceship AAB-Gamma, launched from FAFC headquarters in Japan, as it ventures to Mars to probe UFO sightings. Upon approaching the planet, the crew encounters an enigmatic UFO that deposits...

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 Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Tadao Nakamaru · Yôko Yamamoto · Kumi Yaguchi

Synopsis Shoot Before You Get Shot! (1976) is a wild and exhilarating action film from the 1970s, directed by the seasoned genre filmmaker Inoue Umetsugu. This movie is known for its high-octane sequences and gritty atmosphere, capturing the essence of the...