Cast: Junko Kano

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Junko Kano · Eiji Funakoshi · Hideo Takamatsu

Synopsis The Black Test Car (1962) is a captivating Japanese film noir that stands out as a unique entry in the genre. The movie, shot in striking black and white, delves into the ethical decay stemming from corporate conflicts. It carries...

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...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Sô Yamamura · Junko Kano · Osamu Takizawa

Synopsis Across Darkness (1959) follows the story of a tenacious journalist who, driven by curiosity and a sense of duty, embarks on a personal investigation. This journey is sparked by a sequence of peculiar murders that occur during a heated local...

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Kojiro Hongo · Charito Solis · Shintarô Katsu · Machiko Kyô

Synopsis Buddha (1961) is a cinematic journey that chronicles the extraordinary life of Siddhartha, who would later become known as Buddha Shakamuni. The film delves into the prince's transformation from a sheltered royal life to his profound spiritual awakening. It explores...

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa · Yasuzô Masumura · Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Eiko Taki · Jerry Fujio · Kyôko Enami · Junko Kano

Direction Haruo Harada

Cast Junko Kano · Hachirô Misumi · Ryuichi Ishii · Tarô Marui

Direction Shigeo Tanaka

Cast Ayako Wakao · Ganjiro Nakamura · Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Keizo Kawasaki

Synopsis Tokyo onigiri musume (1961) follows the story of Mariko, whose father Tsuruyoshi, a tailor, decides to retire. Mariko takes over the family business and decides to convert the tailor shop into a lively bar. As the new establishment gains popularity,...

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Machiko Kyô · Minoru Oki · Junko Kano · Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Synopsis Black Lizard (1962) follows the gripping tale of a jeweler who enlists the help of renowned detective Akechi to locate his daughter, who has been abducted by a notorious criminal known as the Black Lizard. The story unfolds as Akechi...

Direction Koji Shima

Cast Machiko Kyô · Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Kenji Sugawara · Hitomi Nozoe

Synopsis Yûrakuchô de aimashô (1958) follows the story of Aya Koganaki, a talented fashion designer whose recent collection has garnered significant acclaim. During her journey back to Tokyo, she encounters Rentaro Shinohara, an engineer who seems disinterested in her, leaving Aya...

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Kenji Sugawara · Junko Kano · Tazuko Niki · Masumi Harukawa

Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Kenji Sugawara · Junko Kano · Jiro Tamiya · Atsuko Kindaichi

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Sô Yamamura · Ayako Wakao · Junko Kano · Mako Sanjô

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Shin Saburi · Ayako Wakao · Keizo Kawasaki · Junko Kano

Synopsis Flood (1959) follows the ascent of chemical engineer Sahei Sanada, whose groundbreaking adhesive innovation catapults him to the pinnacle of his corporation. However, this professional triumph comes at a significant personal cost. Sanada's family dynamics deteriorate as infidelity and moral...

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Kyôko Enami · Kyôko Kishida · Mayumi Kurata · Tanie Kitabayashi

Direction Chris Rudz

Cast Nagako Asai · Nozomi de Lencquesaing · Daiki Hiba · Satoshi Ikeda

Synopsis All the Songs We Never Sang (2023) follows the journey of a spirited young woman, Natsumi, who ventures from the bustling city of Tokyo to a tranquil, remote island in search of a hidden legacy left behind by her late...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Machiko Kyô · Masaya Takahashi · Jiro Tamiya · Chieko Higashiyama

Direction Sôkichi Tomimoto

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Junko Kano · Hideo Takamatsu · Eitarô Ozawa

Synopsis Mahiru no wana (1962) follows the journey of a truck driver who, during a late-night trip to Tokyo, encounters a young woman from the countryside. The narrative takes a dark turn as the driver exploits the situation, leading to a...

Direction Mitsuo Murayama

Cast Ryuuji Shinagawa · Yoshiro Kitahara · Junko Kano · Ikuko Môri

Synopsis The Invisible Human and the Fly Man (1957) follows the story of Sugumoto, a scientist who stumbles upon a groundbreaking chemical capable of reducing a person to the size of an insect. Driven by a desire for retribution, Sugumoto seeks...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Ken Utsui · Junko Kano · Hideo Takamatsu · Shigeru Kôyama

Synopsis The Black Report (1963) is a gripping thriller directed by Yasuzo Masumura, inspired by the acclaimed novel "Hanayaka na shitai" by Edogawa Ranpo. The narrative revolves around the mysterious murder of a prominent Food Company executive and the ensuing investigation...

Direction Shigeo Tanaka

Cast Ken Utsui · Jiro Tamiya · Junko Kano · Horikawa Yuzô

Synopsis Typhoon Reporter (1963) unfolds amidst the vibrant backdrop of Ginza's neon billboard era, weaving a tale of love, corporate deception, and tragic crime. A dedicated journalist, portrayed by Ken Utsui, delves into a murder case within Tokyo's thriving construction industry....