Cast: Renji Ishibashi

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


The Bird People in China

1998 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Masahiro Motoki · Renji Ishibashi · Mako · Yuichi Minato

Synopsis The Bird People in China (1998) follows a young Japanese businessman dispatched by his corporation to a secluded Chinese hamlet to assess valuable jade deposits. En route, he crosses paths with yakuza members tasked with safeguarding his employer's interests. Upon...

6.9

453 votes

6.9

453 votes

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Michiyo Oguso · Akihiro Tomikawa · Shingo Yamashiro

Synopsis Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973) is the fifth installment in the renowned samurai series. In this thrilling chapter, the formidable Ogami Itto faces a daunting challenge as five formidable warriors issue duels against...

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6.9

119 votes

6.9

119 votes

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Tsutomu Yamazaki · Mayumi Ogawa · Yoshio Harada · Yôko Takahashi

Synopsis Farewell to the Ark (Goodbye Ark) (1984) presents a visually captivating narrative directed by Shuji Terayama, who unfortunately passed away before the film's release. The story revolves around the illicit love between two cousins, Su-e (Mayumi Ogawa) and Sutekichi (Tsutomu...

6.8

51 votes

6.8

51 votes

Direction Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Akihiro Tomikawa · Junko Hitomi · Goro Mutsumi

Synopsis Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974) concludes the epic saga with a climactic showdown between Ogami and Retsudo. After suffering significant losses at Ogami's hands, Retsudo devises a final scheme to eliminate his adversary. When this plan...

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6.8

111 votes

6.8

111 votes

Negotiator (TV)

2003 · Movie · 107 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Masatô Ibu · Renji Ishibashi · Hiroshi Mikami

Synopsis Negotiator (TV) (2003) follows the intense situation that unfolds when a routine convenience store heist spirals out of control, leading the criminals to take refuge in a Tokyo hospital with over thirty hostages. The renowned negotiator Shuhei Ishida is summoned...

6.6

60 votes

6.6

60 votes

Parade

2009 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Karina · Shihori Kanjiya · Kento Hayashi

Synopsis Parade (2009) unfolds in the heart of Tokyo, where four young individuals reside in a cozy two-bedroom apartment. Their tranquil existence is disrupted by a string of assaults in the neighborhood. The dynamic shifts when Satoru, an 18-year-old male escort,...

6.6

98 votes

6.6

98 votes

Agitator

2001 · Movie · 150 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Masaya Kato · Mickey Curtis · Takashi Miike

Synopsis Agitator (2001) delves into a narrative of ambition, integrity, and retribution within the yakuza underworld. The story revolves around an ambitious executive from the Tenseikai Syndicate who seeks to consolidate power by orchestrating a merger between two smaller rival gangs,...

6.6

131 votes

6.6

131 votes

The Man in White

2003 · Movie · 95 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Masaya Sato · Shôko Aida · Naomi Akimoto · Narimi Arimori

Synopsis The Man in White (2003) follows Asuzam, a fiercely devoted and relentless Yakuza member, as he embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance after his boss is assassinated by a hired gunman. The narrative is filled with intense action, including...

6.5

93 votes

6.5

93 votes

Audition

1999 · Movie · 115 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ryo Ishibashi · Eihi Shiina · Tetsu Sawaki · Jun Kunimura

Synopsis Audition (1999) follows a widower who is persuaded to participate in a series of auditions for a potential romantic partner. Among the candidates, one woman particularly captivates him, leading him to obtain her contact information. He eventually reaches out to...

6.4

10K votes

6.4

10K votes

Gozu

2003 · Movie · 127 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Hideki Sone · Sho Aikawa · Kimika Yoshino · Shôhei Hino

Synopsis Gozu (2003) follows Minami, a loyal member of the Azamawari gang, who holds deep admiration for his Aniki (older brother) Ozaki, who once saved his life. However, Ozaki's recent peculiar behavior, such as his insistence that a Chihuahua is a...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

The Blood of Wolves

2018 · Movie · 126 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Shido Nakamura · Yoko Maki · Yôsuke Eguchi

Synopsis The Blood of Wolves (2018) is a gripping urban noir film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, set in the tumultuous world of cops and gangsters in 1988 Hiroshima. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Yuko Yuzuki, the story revolves around Detective...

6.2

48 votes

6.2

48 votes

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Ryôsuke Miki · Ken'ichi Endô · Mika Katsumura

Synopsis Violent Fire (Deadly Outlaw: Rekka) (2002) follows the story of Kunisada, portrayed by Riki Takeuchi, whose Yakuza leader and mentor meets a tragic end. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Kunisada teams up with his loyal friend, played by Kenichi...

6.2

96 votes

6.2

96 votes

Outrage

2010 · Movie · 109 min. · Japan

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Tomokazu Miura · Kippei Shiina · Ryo Kase

Synopsis Outrage (2010) delves into the cutthroat world of the Japanese underworld, where multiple yakuza factions compete for dominance and the approval of their ruling family. The story revolves around ambitious bosses who manipulate alliances and plot against each other over...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

Dead or Alive

1999 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Sho Aikawa · Renji Ishibashi · Hitoshi Ozawa

Synopsis Dead or Alive (1999) kicks off with a high-speed sequence of two rival gangs—one Japanese, the other ethnic Chinese—engaging in a brutal, bloody showdown. The narrative commences when a police officer issues a directive to apprehend anyone who appears suspicious,...

6.1

2K votes

6.1

2K votes

Yakuza Demon

2003 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Mickey Curtis · Ken'ichi Endô · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis Yakuza Demon (2003) follows the story of Seiji and Yoshifumi, the last remaining members of the Muto faction within the Date Family. The duo holds deep respect and affection for their leader, Mr. Muto, viewing him as a paternal figure,...

6.1

93 votes

6.1

93 votes

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Junichi Okada · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano · Arata Furuta

Synopsis The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai (2006) is a period drama set in 1702, exploring a time when samurai clans provided financial incentives for successful revenge missions. The story revolves around Sozaemon Aoki, a young samurai who travels to Edo...

6.1

733 votes

6.1

733 votes

Sukiyaki Western Django

2007 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Hideaki Ito · Masanobu Ando · Koichi Sato · Kaori Momoi

Synopsis Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) is a unique blend of Western and samurai genres, directed by Takashi Miike. The film transports viewers to a dusty town called Yuta, where two rival clans, the red-clad Heikes and the white-clad Genjis, are locked...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes