Cast: Junji Masuda

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


The Moon Has Risen

1955 · Movie · 102 min. · Japan

7.4

101 votes

7.4

101 votes

An Engagement Ring

1950 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Toshirô Mifune · Jûkichi Uno · Nobuko Otowa

Synopsis An Engagement Ring (1950) follows the story of Noriko, a dedicated wife who balances her responsibilities between managing her family's jewelry store in Tokyo and caring for her ailing husband at their coastal home. Her husband, a former soldier, has...

7.2

21 votes

7.2

21 votes

Scandal

1950 · Movie · 104 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Shirley Yamaguchi · Yôko Katsuragi · Noriko Sengoku

Synopsis Scandal (1950) follows a young artist, Ichiro Aoye, portrayed by Toshiro Mifune, who encounters the renowned singer Miyako Saijo, played by Shirley Yamaguchi, during a winter vacation in the mountains. After offering her a lift to their shared hotel, Ichiro...

6.7

664 votes

6.7

664 votes

The Lion Dance (S)

1936 · Documentary · 24 min. · Japan

5.7

96 votes

5.7

96 votes

Carmen Falls in Love

1952 · Movie · 103 min. · Japan

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...

5.5

21 votes

5.5

21 votes

Here's to the Lady

1949 · Movie · 89 min. · Japan

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Shûji Sano · Setsuko Hara · Sugisaku Aoyama · Fusako Fujima

Synopsis Here's to the Lady (1949) follows Keizo Ishizu (Shuji Sano), a Tokyo car shop proprietor, who crosses paths with Yasuko Ikeda (Setsuko Hara), the offspring of a once-renowned aristocratic lineage, during a blind date orchestrated by Mr. Sato (Takeshi Sakamoto),...

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Mole Alley

1953 · Movie · 97 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Shigeru Amachi · Minoru Chiaki · Kazuo Dan · Kikuko Hanaoka

Synopsis Mole Alley (1953) follows the story of a 33-year-old impoverished writer named Ogata, who finds solace in his bleak existence thanks to his 19-year-old wife, Yoshie. After completing her education at a girls' school in Hokuriku, Yoshie promptly relocated to...

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Tomoshibi

1954 · Movie · 97 min. · Japan

Direction Miyoji Ieki

Cast Tokubei Hanazawa · Haruko Hirata · Kota Hirata · Hiroshi Ikeda

Synopsis Tomoshibi (1954) follows the journey of a dedicated educator, Mr. Matsukuma, who teaches at a modest rural school. Despite his financial struggles and unconventional teaching methods, he is deeply loved and admired by his students. However, the villagers harbor misunderstandings...

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Wedding Day

1956 · Movie · 89 min. · Japan

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Points and Lines

1958 · Movie · 85 min. · Japan

Direction Tsuneo Kobayashi

Cast Hiroshi Minami · Isao Yamagata · Mieko Takamine · Yoshi Kato

Synopsis Points and Lines (1958) follows a seasoned investigator who is resolute in uncovering the reality behind what initially appears to be a double suicide. As the case unfolds, a young detective from Tokyo becomes his ally, sharing his doubts and...

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Seishun to wa nanda (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 56 min. · Japan

Direction Takeshi 'Ken' Matsumori · Masahiro Takase · Susumu Kodama · Yasuki Chiba

Cast Yosuke Natsuki · Yôko Fujiyama · Daisuke Kato · Yu Fujiki

Synopsis Seishun to wa nanda (TV Series) (1965) is a classic television program that aired from 1965 to 1966, consisting of 41 episodes. This series delves into the lives of young individuals navigating the complexities of adolescence, exploring themes of friendship,...

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Morning for the Osone Family

1946 · Movie · 81 min. · Japan

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Haruko Sugimura · Toshinosuke Nagao · Shin Tokudaiji · Mitsuko Miura

Synopsis Morning for the Osone Family (1946) follows the journey of a Japanese household that has been nurtured with progressive values as they navigate through the challenges and adversities brought about by the tumultuous period of war.

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The Devil's Ballad

1961 · Movie · 84 min. · Japan

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Tajobushin

1957 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

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Home Sweet Home

1951 · Movie · 91 min. · Japan

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Chishu Ryu · Isuzu Yamada · Hideko Takamine · Keiji Sada

Synopsis Home Sweet Home (1951) follows the Uemura family, who, despite having four children, manage to maintain a content and modest lifestyle in their small, rented apartment. The parents wholeheartedly support the artistic aspirations of their two elder daughters. They employ...

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A Record of Youth

1951 · Movie · 111 min. · Japan

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Akiko Tamura · Akira Ishihama · Chishu Ryu · Rentarô Mikuni

Synopsis A Record of Youth (1951) follows the journey of a family forced to leave their home in Tokyo as a result of relentless air raids. The eldest son initially chooses to stay behind in the city but later decides to...

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Shônen shikeishû

1955 · Movie · 104 min. · Japan

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