Cast: Tetsuo Ishidate

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ruriko Asaoka · Nobuo Nakamura · Tetsuo Ishidate · Chitose Kurenai

Synopsis Thirst for Love (1966) is a gripping psychological drama directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, based on a novel by Yukio Mishima. The story revolves around a young widow who, after marrying into an affluent family, finds herself entangled in a complex...

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Jûshirô Konoe · Tamao Nakamura · Chieko Matsubara

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Renaud Verley · Ruriko Asaoka · Tetsuo Ishidate · Yôko Kosono

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Shima Iwashita · Eiji Okada · Takamaru Sasaki

Synopsis Portrait of Chieko (1967) delves into the life of renowned Japanese sculptor Kotaro Takamura and his wife, Chieko. The narrative unfolds as Kotaro grapples with his wife's descent into madness, exploring the profound affection and devotion he maintains for her...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Takahiro Tamura · Tetsurô Tanba · Yoshi Kato

Synopsis Revenge (1964) follows the tale of Shinpachi, a destitute samurai facing a bleak future, who finds himself in a heated dispute with Magodayu, a high-ranking official. This altercation escalates into an unauthorized duel, culminating in Magodayu's demise. To preserve the...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura · Toshiaki Kunihara

Cast Momoe Yamaguchi · Tomokazu Miura · Rentarô Mikuni · Ken Utsui

Synopsis Deadline at Dawn (TV) (1980) is a gripping crime drama that revolves around a homicide investigation. The story unfolds as a dedicated detective delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding a brutal killing, determined to bring the culprit to justice. The...

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Takaaki Ishibashi · Noritake Kinashi · Narumi Yasuda · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis For Business (1986) follows the escapades of two dedicated 'salarymen' employed by an Advertising Agency. The film is a buddy comedy that delves into the competitive world of advertising, where the duo faces off against the unethical tactics of a...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Yûko Asano · Sae Isshiki · Yui Natsukawa · Hidetoshi Nishijima

Synopsis Kura (1995) follows the inspiring journey of Retsu, a resilient young woman who, despite being blind, defies a centuries-old tradition that bars women from working in a sake brewery. Driven by her determination to preserve her family's sake business, Retsu...

Direction Isamu Aitsuki

Cast Nagisa Katahira · Ryôsuke Miki · Kon Ohmura · Momiji Yamamura

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Tetsuo Ishidate · Gin Maeda · Choichiro Kawarazaki · Hideki Hayashi

Synopsis If You Were Young: Rage (1970) delves into the tumultuous lives of Japanese teenagers in the aftermath of World War II. Director Kinji Fukasaku (The Yakuza Papers) masterfully portrays the struggles and triumphs of five young individuals who depart from...

Direction Sadao Nakajima

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Kiyoshi Nakajo · Mariko Okada · Narimi Arimori

Synopsis 1750 Days of Turbulence (1990) follows the intense aftermath of a gang leader's demise, as a prolonged and violent conflict erupts among rival factions. The power vacuum left by the fallen boss ignites a relentless struggle for dominance, with each...