Screenplay: Toshirô Ide
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Toshirô Ide. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 71
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Hideko Takamine · Chikage Awashima · Masayuki Mori · Yuriko Hoshi
7.8
80 votes
7.8
80 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Hideko Takamine · Akira Takarada · Daisuke Kato · Keiju Kobayashi
Synopsis A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) is a compelling biopic that delves into the life of the renowned Japanese writer Fumiko Hayashi. The film chronicles her journey as she builds her career from the ground up, showcasing her determination and resilience in...
7.7
112 votes
7.7
112 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Michiyo Aratama · Mitsuko Kusabue · Tatsuya Mihashi
Synopsis The Stranger Within a Woman (1966) is a film that showcases director Mikio Naruse's return to black-and-white Academy format for his penultimate film, following his exploration of color and cinemascope in the 1960s. This choice of format may have been...
7.6
152 votes
7.6
152 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Ken Uehara · Setsuko Hara · Yukiko Shimazaki · Yôko Sugi
Synopsis Repast (1951) unfolds in the immediate aftermath of World War II, delving into the strained relationship between salaryman Hatsunosuke and his wife, Michiyo. The narrative centers around the emotional turmoil experienced by Michiyo, a housewife grappling with the monotony of...
7.4
162 votes
7.4
162 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Isuzu Yamada · Hideko Takamine · Mariko Okada
Synopsis Flowing (1956) follows the story of Rika, portrayed by Kinuyo Tanaka, a widow who finds herself in a desperate financial situation. Compelled by necessity, she accepts a position as a housemaid in a struggling geisha house located in Tokyo. The...
7.4
162 votes
7.4
162 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Setsuko Hara · Hideko Takamine · Akira Takarada · Hiroshi Koizumi
Synopsis Daughters, Wives and a Mother (1960) follows the story of an elderly woman residing in Tokyo and her five adult children, along with their respective spouses, who are grappling with financial difficulties. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when one...
7.4
98 votes
7.4
98 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Hideko Takamine · Yôko Tsukasa · Akemi Kita · Reiko Dan
7.4
47 votes
7.4
47 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Hideko Takamine · Toshirô Mifune · Keiju Kobayashi · Akemi Negishi
Synopsis A Wife's Heart (1956) follows the journey of a young, ambitious wife who aspires to establish her own cafe. To make her dream a reality, she secures a loan and begins to work tirelessly towards her goal. However, her meticulous...
7.2
89 votes
7.2
89 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Haruko Sugimura · Sadako Sawamura · Chikako Hosokawa · Yûko Mochizuki
7.2
124 votes
7.2
124 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Mieko Takamine · Ken Uehara · Rentarô Mikuni · Michiyo Aratama
Synopsis Wife (1953) delves into the trials of a woman who uncovers her husband's infidelity. Rather than face the societal shame of a failed marriage, she resolves to take extraordinary measures to retain her husband's loyalty and keep their union intact.
7.1
42 votes
7.1
42 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Ken Uehara · Yôko Sugi · Rentarô Mikuni · Keiju Kobayashi
Synopsis Husband and Wife (1953) explores the challenges faced by a young couple navigating the complexities of married life, which are further strained by financial hardships. The film follows Ken Uehara and Yoko Sugi as they grapple with the difficulties of...
7.1
44 votes
7.1
44 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse · Yûzô Kawashima
Cast Yôko Tsukasa · Isuzu Yamada · Akira Takarada · Tatsuya Mihashi
7.0
24 votes
7.0
24 votes
Direction Yûzô Kawashima
Cast Michiyo Aratama · Yukiko Todoroki · Seizaburô Kawazu · Tatsuya Mihashi
6.9
75 votes
6.9
75 votes
Direction Kihachi Okamoto
Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Michiyo Aratama · Tatsuyoshi Ehara · Hiroshi Tachikawa
Synopsis Eburi manshi no yûga-na seikatsu (1963) follows the journey of an average man whose life takes an unexpected turn after a night of heavy drinking. In a moment of inebriation, he boldly declares his intention to contribute a piece to...
6.6
32 votes
6.6
32 votes
Direction Seiji Hisamatsu
Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Yôko Sugi · Kyôko Kagawa · Hisao Toake
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Direction Katsumi Nishikawa
Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Hideki Takahashi
Synopsis Izu no odoriko (1963) follows the tale of a young scholar who, during his summer break, encounters a vibrant teenage performer who is part of a traveling comedy troupe. As their paths cross, an unexpected bond forms between the two,...
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Direction Shirô Toyoda
Cast Shuntarô Emi · Yuji Hori · Setsuko Horikoshi · Choko Iida
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Direction Yûzô Kawashima
Cast Ayako Wakao · Sô Yamamura · Jun Fujimaki · Frankie Sakai
Synopsis Onna wa nido umareru (1961) centers around Koen, a geisha navigating a complex web of relationships with multiple men simultaneously. Among her suitors is Tsutsui, a more mature individual who suggests a shift towards exclusivity, aiming to alter the dynamics...
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Direction Tadashi Imai
Cast Setsuko Hara · Ryo Ikebe · Michiyo Kogure · Yôko Sugi
Synopsis Blue Mountains, Part II (1949) is set in a post-war all-female educational institution in Japan, where a new student faces relentless bullying from her peers due to her association with a boy outside of school. The narrative takes a dramatic...
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Direction Nobuo Aoyagi
Cast Kenichi Enomoto · Roppa Furukawa · Kingorô Yanagiya · Aiko Mimasu
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