Cast: Jūzō Itami

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Jūzō Itami · Saori Yuki · Ichirôta Miyakawa

Synopsis The Family Game (1983) presents a satirical take on the conventional Japanese family dynamic. The narrative revolves around a father who is a typical salaryman, struggling to connect with his family, and a mother who is a quintessential housewife. The...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Takeshi Wakamatsu · Keiko Niitaka · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis Grass Labyrinth (1979) is a 50-minute avant-garde cinematic experience inspired by a narrative from the surrealist author Kyoka Izumi. Director Shuji Terayama employs the journey of a young man, driven to retrieve the lyrics and melody of a cherished childhood...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Keiko Kishi · Yoshiko Sakuma · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Yûko Kotegawa

Synopsis The Makioka Sisters (1983) presents a visually stunning narrative that follows the annual reunion of four sisters in Kyoto, where they gather to appreciate the cherry blossoms. The film offers a rich depiction of the pre-war lifestyle of the affluent...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Harold Conway · Masumi Harukawa · Tonpei Hidari

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Meiko Kaji · Yoshio Harada · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Shin Kishida

Synopsis Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) follows the gripping tale of a woman, known as Lady Snowblood, who, after being apprehended by law enforcement and condemned for her past actions, finds herself in a dire situation. As she...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Jūzō Itami · Nobuko Miyamoto · Nokko · Shingo Yamashiro

Synopsis Sweet Home (1989) follows a television production team as they embark on a project to create a documentary about the renowned yet enigmatic painter, Mamiya Ichiro. The crew decides to film at his former residence, unaware of the sinister forces...

Direction Walerian Borowczyk · Just Jaeckin · Shuji Terayama

Cast Roland Blanche · Laura Gemser · Catherine Gandois · Marpessa Djian

Synopsis Private Collections (1979) presents a trio of tales. The first narrative follows a lone sailor who tumbles from his vessel and lands on a secluded tropical island. While looking for help, he encounters a nearly nude woman who is both...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Tatsuya Nakadai · Toshirô Mifune · Ruriko Asaoka

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Takeshi Kaga · Masato Furuoya · Jun Hamamura · Sen Hara

Synopsis Island of the Evil Spirits (1981) is the concluding chapter in the Kosuke Kindaichi mystery series from the late 1970s. This film follows the renowned detective as he navigates a labyrinth of intrigue and danger on a remote island, where...

Direction Akira Matsumoto · Masahisa Sadanaga · Eiichi Kudo · Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Tsutomu Yamazaki · Yumiko Nogawa · Makoto Fujita · Takayuki Akutagawa

Synopsis Hissatsu shiokinin (TV Series) (1973) is a gripping television series set in the bustling city of Edo (present-day Tokyo) during the mid-1800s. The narrative revolves around a seemingly ordinary group of merchants who, unbeknownst to many, are a clandestine band...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Kumiko Akiyoshi · Ryuzo Hayashi · Yumiko Fujita · Takenori Murano

Synopsis Younger Sister (1974) follows the story of Akio, whose younger sibling, Neri, has recently split from her partner. The two reside in Kamakura, and Neri decides to move in with her brother following the breakup. Complicating matters, Eiko, the sister...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Tomoko Mayama · Shikokyu Takashima · Jūzō Itami · Ruriko Asari

Synopsis The Notorious Concubines (1969) unfolds in the backdrop of feudal China, where Chin Lien, a cunning and promiscuous woman, belittles her humble husband, Wu Ta, and harbors desires for her brother-in-law, Captain Wu Sing. When Wu Sing spurns her advances,...

Direction Mitsuteru Yokoyama · Eizo Yamagiwa

Cast Yumiko Kokonoe · Hiroshi Ashino · Jūzō Itami · Haruko Mabuchi

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.

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Chôichirô Kawarasaki · Mako Midori · Soichi Ito · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis The Gentle Japanese (1971) follows the poignant journey of a survivor from the devastating mass suicides that occurred on Tokashiki Island in 1945. This individual finds unexpected solace and love in an unusual place, forming a deep connection with a...

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Nobuko Otowa · Jūzō Itami · Daigo Kusano · Ichiro Sugai

Synopsis Heat Wave Island (1969) follows the story of Otowa, a former farmer from the Seto Inland Sea island who relocated to the mainland in search of employment. Tragically, her journey ends in death. The narrative commences with the grim discovery...

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Kyôko Enami · Kyôko Kishida · Mayumi Kurata · Tanie Kitabayashi

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Hiroki Matsukata · Jūzō Itami · Tatsuo Umemiya

Synopsis Human Torpedoes (1968) is an intense action drama that delves into the daring exploits of underwater assault units, known as "human torpedoes," during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. The film showcases the bravery and ingenuity of these...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Noboru Andô · Tomisaburô Wakayama · Kayo Matsuo · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis Parole (1967) follows the intense journey of three individuals who find themselves entangled in a high-stakes battle against ruthless gangsters. The narrative revolves around a dangerous mission involving the smuggling of gold, where the protagonists must navigate treacherous waters to...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Fujiko Yamamoto · Keiko Kishi · Tamao Nakamura · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Ten Dark Women (1961) follows the story of Kaze, a married television producer with a notorious reputation for his numerous infidelities. He juggles nine mistresses simultaneously, each unaware of the others. However, his inability to commit and his indecisiveness eventually...