Cast: Kan Ishii

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


The Song Lantern

1943 · Movie · 93 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Shotaro Hanayagi · Eijirô Yanagi · Ichijirô Oya · Isuzu Yamada

Synopsis The Song Lantern (1943) follows the journey of a self-centered young actor who publicly shames an elderly Noh performer, driving the performer to take his own life. This act of cruelty leads the actor's father to disown him, forcing the...

6.4

22 votes

6.4

22 votes

The Sword (The Famous Sword Bijomaru)

1945 · Movie · 63 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast Shotaro Hanayagi · Kan Ishii · Eijirô Yanagi · Ichijirô Oya

Synopsis The Sword (The Famous Sword Bijomaru) (1945) follows the journey of Kiyone Sakurai, a dedicated apprentice swordmaker who crafts a blade for his guardian, Kozaemon Onoda. Tragedy strikes when Onoda's sword shatters during a defense of his lord, ultimately leading...

6.4

286 votes

6.4

286 votes

Sasameyuki

1950 · Movie · 145 min. · Japan

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Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Hibari Misora · Ken Takakura · Hiroshi Mizuhara · Toru Ono

Synopsis The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka (1962) follows the tale of Koharu, a geisha known for her sharp tongue, as she encounters her long-lost twin sister, Mayumi. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship as...

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The Princess Sen

1954 · Movie · 95 min. · Japan

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Nightshade Flower

1951 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

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