Cast: Shoji Yasui

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


The Burmese Harp

1956 · Movie · 116 min. · Japan

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Shoji Yasui · Jun Hamamura · Taketoshi Naitô

Synopsis The Burmese Harp (1956) unfolds in July 1945, as Japan's army retreats. A platoon in Burma lifts their spirits through song, inspired by their self-taught lute player, Mizushima. Post-war, while awaiting repatriation at Mudon prison camp, Mizushima is tasked with...

7.6

1K votes

7.6

1K votes

The Moon Has Risen

1955 · Movie · 102 min. · Japan

7.4

101 votes

7.4

101 votes

The Heart

1955 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

7.0

51 votes

7.0

51 votes

Good-for-Nothing

1960 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Hizuru Takachiho · Masahiko Tsugawa · Yusuke Kawazu · Shoji Yasui

Synopsis Good-for-Nothing (1960) is a cinematic debut by Yoshida that delves into the lives of young students amidst a backdrop of jazz, existential emptiness, and ennui. The narrative is straightforward: a young man from humble origins, often dismissed as a "good-for-nothing,"...

6.7

97 votes

6.7

97 votes

Rusty Knife

1958 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

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...

6.3

29 votes

6.3

29 votes

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Edoko hanjôki

1961 · Movie · 86 min. · Japan

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Yumiko Hasegawa · Minoru Chiaki · Mikijiro Hira

Synopsis Edoko hanjôki (1961) follows the tale of Katsujiro, a humble fishmonger who has a disturbing dream about his sister Okiku being murdered by her husband, the powerful Lord Aoyama. Upon waking at dawn, Katsujiro makes a startling discovery in the...

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Yearning

1993 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Tamasaburo Bando

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Kyoko Kataoka · Hiroyuki Nagato · Kirin Kiki

Synopsis Yearning (1993) unfolds against the backdrop of the Meiji era (1868-1912), focusing on Kaede (Sayuri Yoshinaga), who was once the cherished companion of a prosperous businessman. Following his passing, she finds herself abruptly cast out onto the streets and compelled...

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Temptation

1957 · Movie · 91 min. · Japan

Direction Kô Nakahira

Cast Eisei Amamoto · Tomio Aoki · Reiko Arai · Izumi Ashikawa

Synopsis Temptation (1957) follows the story of Shokichi, a middle-aged shopkeeper who has been deeply affected by the memory of his first love. His life takes an unexpected turn when Akiko, a talented painter, introduces a captivating artwork titled "Woman" at...

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Not rated