Cast: Mie Kitahara

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Shirô Amakusa · Michiyo Aratama · Izumi Ashikawa · Keiko Azuma

Synopsis The Balloon (1956) centers around Haruki Murakami (Masayuki Mori), a former celebrated artist who now leads a prosperous camera manufacturing firm. His son, Keikichi (Tatsuya Mihashi), holds a significant position within the company. Meanwhile, Haruki's daughter, Tamako (Izumi Ashikawa), has...

Direction Kinuyo Tanaka

Cast Chishu Ryu · Hisako Yamane · Yôko Sugi · Mie Kitahara

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 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 Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Toru Abe · Shinsuke Ashida · Seizaburô Kawazu · Mie Kitahara

Synopsis Tales of Ginza (1955) follows the journey of a gifted young artist who created a portrait of Wakako Kyogoku during her childhood, titling it “Girl.” This artwork held immense sentimental value for Wakako. As time passed, she decided to bring...

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 Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Hideko Takamine · Masao Wakahara · Chikage Awashima · Toshiko Kobayashi

Synopsis Carmen Falls in Love (1952) follows the story of an innocent and unsuspecting burlesque performer who finds herself captivated by a talented painter. The artist, however, is already betrothed to the daughter of a prominent and divisive female politician, adding...

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 Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Sô Yamamura · Tatsuya Mihashi · Isuzu Yamada · Mie Kitahara

Synopsis Burden of Love (1955) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, a time when Japan is experiencing a significant baby boom. The narrative centers around Minister Araki, who is actively promoting a healthcare initiative to set up “Birth Control...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Seizaburô Kawazu · Hisaya Morishige · Mie Kitahara · Ko Mishima

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Tamio Kawaji · Mie Kitahara · Misako Watanabe

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Mie Kitahara · Sô Yamamura · Tatsuya Mihashi · Yukiko Todoroki

Synopsis Seishun kaidan (1955) follows Shinichi, the proprietor of a pachinko parlor, who has been betrothed to Chiharu, a ballet dancer, since their childhood. Despite their long-standing engagement, their bond is more akin to a deep friendship rather than a romantic...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Seizaburô Kawazu · Hisaya Morishige · Mie Kitahara · Minoru Chiaki

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Mie Kitahara · Izumi Ashikawa · Yûji Odaka

Synopsis A Slope in the Sun (1958) follows the journey of Takako Kuramoto, a young woman who ventures to Tokyo to pursue her education. She secures a position as a tutor for Kumiko, the daughter of the affluent Tashiro family. As...

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Mie Kitahara · Nobuko Otowa · Rentarô Mikuni · Nobuo Kaneko

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Keiji Itami · Mie Kitahara · Tatsuya Mihashi

Synopsis Shôri-sha (1957) follows the intertwined lives of a retired boxer, a young protégé he is determined to mold into a champion, and a former showgirl whose ballet aspirations he supports. The narrative oscillates between the gritty atmosphere of the Ginza...

Direction Hideo Ôba

Cast Keiko Awaji · Chikage Awashima · Kimie Hayashi · Shinichi Himori

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Teiji Takahashi · Yataro Kitagami · Toshiko Kobayashi · Keiko Awaji

Synopsis New Tokyo March (1953) chronicles the lives of six childhood friends who, after graduating from elementary school, embark on distinct professional journeys—including a newspaper reporter, an engineer, a boxer, and a sushi restaurant owner. Despite their varied career paths, their...

Direction Tomu Uchida

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Yumeji Tsukioka · Mie Kitahara · Jûkichi Uno

Synopsis A Hole of My Own Making (1955) follows the story of a family grappling with the aftermath of war and the challenges of urban life. Set against a backdrop of constant construction and aircraft noise, the family struggles to maintain...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Nobuko Otowa · Sumiko Hidaka · Yukiko Todoroki · Jô Shishido