Cast: Yu Fujiki

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Isuzu Yamada · Takashi Shimura · Akira Kubo

Synopsis Throne of Blood (1957) presents a unique retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," set in the world of feudal Japan. The narrative follows Taketoki Washizu (Toshiro Mifune), a brave and loyal samurai whose destiny takes a dramatic turn after an eerie encounter...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Yûzô Kayama · Yôko Tsukasa · Yu Fujiki · Mie Hama

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Hideko Takamine · Masayuki Mori · Daisuke Kato · Tatsuya Nakadai

Synopsis When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) follows the story of a seasoned and accomplished proprietor of a Tokyo hostess bar who grapples with the inevitability of retirement as she ages. The narrative delves into her personal and professional life,...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Sô Yamamura · Kyôko Kagawa · Isao Kimura · Keiju Kobayashi

Direction Yoshinari Okamoto

Cast Akira Kurosawa · Hisashi Inoue · Masayuki Yui · Toshirô Mifune

Synopsis Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create (2002) delves into the extensive and influential filmography of one of cinema's most revered directors. This documentary series offers an in-depth exploration of Akira Kurosawa's career, highlighting his innovative storytelling techniques, thematic depth,...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Kyôko Kagawa · Yuriko Hoshi · Yoshiko Kuga

Synopsis Osaka Castle Story (Daredevil in the Castle) (1961) follows the journey of Mohei, a wandering samurai consumed by sorrow and hopelessness after the tragic loss of his family. His path leads him to the bustling city of Osaka, where he...

Direction Ishirô Honda

Cast Akira Takarada · Yuriko Hoshi · Hiroshi Koizumi · Yu Fujiki

Synopsis Godzilla Against Mothra (Godzilla vs. the Thing) (1964) follows the story of a self-serving real estate mogul who inadvertently brings forth a colossal infant moth in the heart of Tokyo. Meanwhile, the iconic Godzilla resurfaces, setting the stage for an...

Direction Ishirô Honda

Cast Tadao Takashima · Yôko Fujiyama · Ken Uehara · Yu Fujiki

Synopsis Atragon (1963) begins with a series of mysterious events unfolding globally, including the vanishing of two engineers. Meanwhile, retired admiral Kosumi narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt along with his secretary and goddaughter, Makoto. The abduction is foiled by photographer Susumu...

Direction Ishirô Honda

Cast Akira Kubo · Atsuko Takahashi · Yukiko Kobayashi · Kenji Sahara

Synopsis Space Amoeba (1970) follows the chilling events that unfold after a space probe, compromised by extraterrestrial entities, plummets onto a secluded Pacific atoll. A team of developers, eager to establish a luxurious resort, arrive on the island only to encounter...

Direction Ishirô Honda

Cast Tadao Takashima · Kenji Sahara · Yu Fujiki · Ichirô Arishima

Synopsis King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) follows the thrilling tale of a pharmaceutical company that successfully captures the mighty King Kong and transports him to Japan. However, the colossal ape manages to break free from his confinement, leading to an epic...

Direction Yasuki Chiba

Cast Machiko Kyô · Haruko Sugimura · Yôko Tsukasa · Reiko Dan

Synopsis The Daphne (1966) centers around a family of four sisters, each bearing a floral name. The youngest two have found their way into marriage, while the eldest sisters remain unmarried, causing their mother considerable distress. Alongside her brother, the mother...

Direction Masanori Kakei

Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Daisuke Kato · Reiko Dan · Yumi Shirakawa

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Chiemi Eri · Tomoko Matsushima · Kamatari Fujiwara · Nijiko Kiyokawa

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Chiemi Eri · Izumi Yukimura · Hiroshi Koizumi · Yumi Shirakawa

Direction Shuei Matsubayashi

Cast Makoto Fujita · Minoru Shiraki · Hajime Hana · Yu Fujiki

Direction Toshio Sugie

Cast Reiko Dan · Noriko Shigeyama · Sonomi Nakajima · Yosuke Natsuki

Direction Seiji Maruyama

Cast Takashi Shimura · Toshirô Mifune · Mariko Okada · Yu Fujiki

Synopsis No Time for Tears (1955) follows Coach Shimamura, who leads the struggling Sparrows baseball team, as he welcomes a promising new pitcher, Onishi. However, tensions arise when Onishi starts a romantic relationship with Shimamura's daughter, Michiko. The coach's disapproval escalates...

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Hiroshi Koizumi · Machiko Kitagawa · Kyoko Aoyama · Chikage Ogi

Direction Yasuki Chiba

Cast Aiko Mimasu · Chinatsu Nakayama · Tadao Takashima · Hisako Hara

Synopsis This Greedy Old Skin (1960) presents a contemporary take on the classic "Donzoko" or "The Lower Depths," delving into the harsh realities of slum life in Osaka. The narrative revolves around a selfish widow, Mimasu, who exploits her impoverished tenants,...

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Chiemi Eri · Tomoko Matsushima · Kamatari Fujiwara · Yu Fujiki