Soundtrack: Yasushi Akutagawa
The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Yasushi Akutagawa. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.
Titles found: 66
Direction Heinosuke Gosho
Cast Nobuko Otowa · Shûji Sano · Mitsuko Mito · Sachiko Hidari
7.6
97 votes
7.6
97 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Eiji Funakoshi · Osamu Takizawa · Mickey Curtis · Mantarô Ushio
Synopsis Nobi (Fires on the Plain) (1959) is set in the Philippines during the year 1945, amidst the chaos of World War II. The once-mighty Japanese Imperial Army has been decimated and is now a disorganized group of soldiers hiding in...
7.5
618 votes
7.5
618 votes
Direction Heinosuke Gosho
Cast Yoshiko Kuga · Masayuki Mori · Tatsuo Saito · Mieko Takamine
7.3
38 votes
7.3
38 votes
Direction Heinosuke Gosho
Cast Ken Uehara · Kinuyo Tanaka · Hiroshi Akutagawa · Hideko Takamine
7.2
41 votes
7.2
41 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Masayuki Mori · Michiyo Aratama · Tatsuya Mihashi · Shoji Yasui
7.0
51 votes
7.0
51 votes
Direction Yoshitaro Nomura
Cast Ken Ogata · Shima Iwashita · Mayumi Ogawa · Hiroki Iwase
Synopsis The Demon (1978) begins with a tense domestic situation. Sokichi, a man with a complex personal life, has been supporting his long-term partner Kikuyo and their three young children financially. However, when Sokichi's financial support dwindles, Kikuyo makes a drastic...
7.0
124 votes
7.0
124 votes
Direction Yoshitaro Nomura
Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Go Kato · Kensaku Morita · Yôko Shimada
6.9
151 votes
6.9
151 votes
Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa
Cast Machiko Kyô · Kazuo Hasegawa · Isao Yamagata · Yataro Kurokawa
Synopsis Gate of Hell (1953) unfolds in the year 1350, amidst a tumultuous political climate where a court lady, in a daring move, impersonates the lord's wife to facilitate her escape during a failed coup. A devoted samurai, tasked with her...
6.9
813 votes
6.9
813 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Hiroyuki Nagato · Eiji Funakoshi · Rentarô Mikuni
6.8
33 votes
6.8
33 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Keiko Kishi · Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Kinuyo Tanaka · Masayuki Mori
Synopsis Her Brother (1960) is a poignant Japanese drama directed by Kon Ichikawa, released in 1960. This cinematic work was showcased at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a Special Distinction award. The film's impact was so profound that...
6.8
31 votes
6.8
31 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Masayuki Mori · Kinuyo Tanaka · Ruriko Asaoka
Synopsis Alone Across the Pacific (1963) is a cinematic tribute to the indomitable human spirit, directed by the esteemed Japanese filmmaker Kon Ichikawa, known for works such as "An Actor’s Revenge," "The Burmese Harp," and "Tokyo Olympiad." The film chronicles the...
6.6
48 votes
6.6
48 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Machiko Kyô · Ganjiro Nakamura · Tatsuya Nakadai · Junko Kano
Synopsis Odd Obsession (1959) follows the journey of an aging man who embarks on a quest to revitalize his waning vitality. Driven by a desire to rekindle his youthful vigor, he explores various methods and encounters a series of challenges and...
6.6
87 votes
6.6
87 votes
Direction Yoshitaro Nomura
Cast Yoshiko Kuga · Hizuru Takachiho · Ineko Arima · Koji Nambara
6.5
28 votes
6.5
28 votes
Direction Satsuo Yamamoto
Cast Eitarô Ozawa · Kenji Sugawara · Keiko Tsushima · Eijirô Tono
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Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Hiro Suzuki · Eiji Funakoshi · Fujiko Yamamoto · Kumeko Urabe
Synopsis Being Two Isn't Easy (1962) delves into the challenges, hardships, and delights of nurturing a young one. The narrative chronicles the daily experiences of a family with a single boy approaching his second birthday, punctuated by the child's occasional musings....
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Direction Heinosuke Gosho
Cast Ineko Arima · Shin Saburi · Yatsuko Tan'ami · Nobuko Otowa
Synopsis When a Woman Loves (1959) centers around a passionate liaison between a seasoned journalist, portrayed by Saburi Shin, and a youthful woman, played by Arima Ineko. The narrative delves into the complexities and emotional intricacies of their relationship, exploring themes...
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Direction Shirô Toyoda
Cast Shuntarô Emi · Yuji Hori · Setsuko Horikoshi · Choko Iida
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Direction Shirô Toyoda
Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Mariko Okada · Sachiko Tooyama · Kyoko Aoyama
Synopsis The Whisper of Spring (1952) follows the journey of Koji, who, after completing his education at a high school situated by the Seto Inland Sea, embarks on a new chapter in his life. Koji, a close friend of Yaeko since...
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Direction Yoshitaro Nomura
Cast Shima Iwashita · Yoshi Kato · Sachiko Hidari · Takahiro Tamura
Synopsis The Scarlet Camellia (1965) is a gripping Japanese drama that follows a young woman who embarks on a deadly mission to avenge her ailing father. She starts by setting fire to her parents' villa and then systematically eliminates her mother's...
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Direction Shirô Toyoda
Cast Chikage Awashima · Ayako Wakao · Ryo Ikebe · Takashi Shimura
Synopsis Evening Calm (1957) follows the story of a young woman who defies her mother's control, as she manages a brothel in Yokohama. The protagonist seeks independence and a life away from the brothel, embarking on a journey to discover her...
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