Cast: James Shigeta

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Mitchum · Ken Takakura · Brian Keith · Herb Edelman

Synopsis The Yakuza (1974) follows the journey of Harry Kilmer, who ventures back to Japan after an extended absence to save his friend George's daughter, who has been taken hostage. His mission, however, leads him into a dangerous confrontation with the...

Direction John McTiernan

Cast Bruce Willis · Bonnie Bedelia · Alan Rickman · Alexander Godunov

Synopsis Die Hard (1988) follows the story of a resilient New York City police officer, John McClane, portrayed by Bruce Willis, who encounters a dire predicament when a Los Angeles skyscraper is seized by a group of armed criminals. With everyone...

Direction Samuel Fuller

Cast Victoria Shaw · Glenn Corbett · James Shigeta · Anna Lee

Synopsis The Crimson Kimono (1959) follows two homicide detectives, Charlie Bancroft and Joe Kojaku, who are tasked with solving the murder of a stripper named Sugar Torch in the heart of Los Angeles' Japanese quarter. The investigation takes a complex turn...

Direction Jack Smight

Cast Charlton Heston · Henry Fonda · James Coburn · Glenn Ford

Synopsis Battle of Midway (1976) unfolds during the pivotal summer of 1942, when the Pacific Theater saw a tense standoff between the American and Japanese naval forces, each awaiting the other's next move. The film chronicles the crucial June engagement where...

Direction Etienne Périer

Cast Carroll Baker · James Shigeta · James Yagi · Tetsurô Tanba

Synopsis Bridge to the Sun (1961) follows the story of Gwen Harold, a woman from Tennessee who, in the 1930s, falls in love with and marries Hidenari (Terry) Terasaki, a Japanese diplomat, despite her family's disapproval. Their life takes a dramatic...

Direction Frank Glicksman · Al C. Ward · Vincent Sherman · Earl Bellamy

Cast Chad Everett · James Daly · Chris Hutson · Barbara Baldavin

Synopsis Medical Center (TV Series) (1969) aired from 1969 to 1976, comprising 170 episodes. Set in the Los Angeles vicinity, the series revolved around an unnamed hospital facility that was integrated into a sprawling university campus. Dr. Paul Lochner, the chief...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Sterling Hayden · Ben Gazzara · Steve Lawrence · Robert Shaw

Synopsis Carol for Another Christmas (TV) (1964) follows the story of Daniel Grudge, a wealthy industrialist who remains devastated by the loss of his 22-year-old son, Marley, who was killed in action on Christmas Eve in 1944. Grudge's bitterness has led...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Nancy Kwan · James Shigeta · Benson Fong · Jack Soo

Synopsis Flower Drum Song (1961) follows the journey of a young Chinese woman who, along with her father, secretly enters San Francisco with the intention of marrying her betrothed. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters another man...

Direction David Lowell Rich

Cast Billy Crystal · Kim Darby · Patrick Duffy · Gary Frank

Synopsis Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (TV) (1980) delves into the intricate decision-making process that led to the deployment of the atomic bomb, exploring the secrecy that shrouded the mission and the lives of the airmen who...

Direction Lang Elliott

Cast Lou Ferrigno · Reb Brown · Michael Dante · Al Leong

Synopsis Cage (1989) follows the story of a soldier in Vietnam who, while rescuing his comrade, suffers a severe head injury. The trauma leaves him with significant brain damage, reducing his mental capacity to that of a child trapped in an...

Direction Steve Wang

Cast Mark Dacascos · Kadeem Hardison · John Pyper-Ferguson · Brittany Murphy

Synopsis Drive (1997) follows the thrilling escapades of a prototype enhanced human who finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. Pursued relentlessly by Chinese-hired hit men, he forms an unlikely alliance with a bystander sporting dreadlocks. Together, they navigate a...

Direction Michael D. Moore

Cast Elvis Presley · Suzanna Leigh · James Shigeta · Donna Butterworth

Synopsis Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) follows the escapades of Rick Richards, a pilot who finds himself grounded by major airlines due to his persistent pursuit of female crew members. Seeking a fresh start, he heads to Hawaii to establish a helicopter...

Direction Arthur Dong

Cast Turhan Bey · Joan Chen · Tsai Chin · James Hong

Synopsis Hollywood Chinese (2007) offers a compelling exploration of film history, focusing on the Chinese American journey within the industry. Guided by triple Sundance award-winning director Arthur Dong, this documentary embarks on a century-long adventure through the enchanting world of cinema,...

Direction Boris Sagal

Cast Kirk Douglas · Christopher Plummer · Anne Baxter · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1976) delves into the intricate world of a prominent financial institution, where the narrative kicks off with a significant announcement. The bank's president reveals his impending demise and the absence of a designated...

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Tim Matheson · Richard Gates · Richard Anderson · Portia Nelson

Synopsis The Mystery of the Chinese Junk (TV) (1967) follows the Hardy Boys as they inherit a Chinese junk named Hai Hau. The story begins with the duo embarking on a journey to New York City, where they engage in a...

Direction James F. Collier

Cast Julia Nickson · France Nuyen · James Shigeta · Russell Wong

Direction Richard A. Colla

Cast Robert Foxworth · Mike Farrell · John Vernon · Lew Ayres

Synopsis The Questor Tapes (TV) (1974) follows the aftermath of a groundbreaking project led by the brilliant Dr. Vaslovik, who envisioned creating an android super-human. Despite Vaslovik's disappearance and the partial erasure of his programming tape, his colleagues persist and ultimately...

Direction Lee H. Katzin

Cast Joe Penny · Dana Elcar · Beulah Quo · James Shigeta

Synopsis Samurai (TV) (1979) follows the dual life of Lee Cantrell, a San Francisco lawyer who transforms into a samurai warrior after dark. His heroic journey involves confronting a deranged billionaire intent on devastating the city using a powerful earthquake device.

Direction Alan Rafkin

Cast Doug McClure · Nancy Kwan · James Whitmore · David Hartman

Synopsis Nobody's Perfect (1968) is a military service comedy that follows the chaotic journey of the U.S.S. Bustard while stationed in Japan. The crew finds themselves in hot water after they pilfer a Buddha statue from a local village, an act...

Direction James Clavell

Cast Jack Lord · Nobu McCarthy · James Shigeta · Mel Torme

Synopsis Walk Like a Dragon (1960) is set in California during the 1870s. The story follows cowboy Lincoln 'Linc' Bartlett, who learns about a slave auction of Chinese women in San Francisco. Driven by a sense of justice, he intervenes and...