Cast: Kayo Matsuo
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Kayo Matsuo. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 51
Direction Toshio Masuda · Hajime Takaiwa
Cast Atsuo Nakamura · Sanae Tsuchida · Kei Sato · Isamu Nagato
7.3
153 votes
7.3
153 votes
Direction Kenji Misumi
Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Kayo Matsuo · Akiji Kobayashi · Minoru Oki
Synopsis Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (Sword of Vengeance, Part II) (1972) follows the relentless journey of Ogami Itto, a masterless samurai, as he confronts a formidable group of female ninjas hired by the cunning Yagyu...
7.2
220 votes
7.2
220 votes
Direction Shôhei Imamura
Cast Shizuko Kasagi · Tomiko Hattori · Kayo Matsuo · Hiroyuki Nagato
6.8
55 votes
6.8
55 votes
Direction Hideo Gosha
Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Yoshio Harada · Ayumi Ishida · Keiko Kishi
Synopsis Hunter in the Dark (1979) follows the journey of Yataro Tanigawa, a formidable one-eyed assassin who catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his exceptional abilities. Impressed by Tanigawa's prowess, Gomyo recruits him as a personal bodyguard, or...
6.8
60 votes
6.8
60 votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Tamio Kawaji · Yumiko Nogawa · Isao Tamagawa · Shoichi Ozawa
Synopsis Story of a Prostitute (1965) follows Harumi, who willingly joins the ranks of "comfort women" on the Manchurian battlefield, anticipating the grim task of serving countless soldiers. She is taken under the control of the ruthless Lieutenant Narita but finds...
6.8
142 votes
6.8
142 votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Hideki Takahashi · Akira Yamauchi · Hiroko Ito · Masako Izumi
Synopsis Tattooed Life (1965) follows the intense journey of Tetsu, a notorious yakuza assassin known as the Silver Fox, who finds himself in grave danger after completing his final hit. Ambushed by the victim's loyal henchmen, Tetsu is saved by his...
6.7
173 votes
6.7
173 votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Hideki Takahashi · Yusuke Kawazu · Junko Asano · Takeshi Katô
Synopsis Fighting Elegy (1966) follows the tumultuous journey of Nanbu Kiroku, a high school student consumed by his infatuation with the virtuous and devout Catholic, Michiko. Michiko, however, is solely focused on guiding Kiroku away from his perceived moral transgressions. Overwhelmed...
6.7
86 votes
6.7
86 votes
Direction Shôhei Imamura
Cast Hiroyuki Nagato · Kayo Matsuo · Takeshi Okimura · Akiko Maeda
6.6
31 votes
6.6
31 votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Jô Shishido · Satako Kasai · Yumiko Nogawa · Kayo Matsuo
Synopsis Gate of Flesh (1964) unfolds in the grimy, post-World War II landscape of Tokyo, where a resilient group of prostitutes navigate the harsh realities of life in a city reduced to rubble. They form a tight-knit community, balancing precarious alliances...
6.6
497 votes
6.6
497 votes
Direction Robert Houston
Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Kayo Matsuo · Minoru Oki · Akiji Kobayashi
Synopsis Shogun Assassin (1980) follows the tale of a renowned samurai warrior who loyally served his Shogun. As the Shogun's mental state deteriorated, he became increasingly paranoid and sought to eliminate potential threats. He dispatched ninja spies to the samurai's residence,...
6.5
613 votes
6.5
613 votes
Direction Michio Yamamoto
Cast Jun Hamamura · Yukiko Kobayashi · Kayo Matsuo · Yôko Minakaze
Synopsis Vampire Doll (1970) follows the chilling journey of Keiko and her companion as they desperately search for her vanished brother. Their investigation leads them to Yuko, the girlfriend of the missing individual, unraveling a web of mystery and horror.
5.6
52 votes
5.6
52 votes
Direction Masahisa Sunohara
Cast Kokinji Katsura · Kayo Matsuo · Goichi Yamada · E.H. Eric
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Direction Ren Yoshimura
Cast Mitsuo Hamada · Saburo Hiromatsu · Yoshiro Ichikawa · Chiharu Kuri
Synopsis The Beautiful Teen (1964) follows the journey of a young man who aspires to become a powerful yakuza boss. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a girl whose genuine affection for him leads him down a path...
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Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Yumiko Nogawa · Kôji Wada · Tamio Kawaji · Chikako Miyagi
Synopsis Carmen from Kawachi (1966) follows the journey of Tsuyu, a young woman who leaves her hometown to pursue a new life in Osaka, working as a bar hostess. She crosses paths with Yoko, the proprietor of a modeling agency, who...
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Direction Katsumi Nishikawa
Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Mitsuo Hamada · Hideki Takahashi · Izumi Ashikawa
Synopsis Aoi sanmyaku (1963) follows the story of Shinko, a fresh arrival at a prestigious all-girls academy. One fateful day, Shinko discovers a mysterious love letter intended for Professor Shimazaki and decides to hand it over to the intended recipient. This...
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Direction Shigehiro Ozawa
Cast Koji Tsuruta · Daisuke Kato · Kayo Matsuo · Kenjiro Ishiyama
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Direction Shigehiro Ozawa
Cast Koji Tsuruta · Tatsuo Endô · Kyôsuke Machida · Kayo Matsuo
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Direction Eiichi Kudo
Cast Ryudo Uzaki · Mieko Harada · Shigeru Matsuzaki · Jinpachi Nezu
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Direction Shigehiro Ozawa
Cast Ken Takakura · Tetsurô Tanba · Kayo Matsuo · Minoru Oki
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Direction Yasuzô Masumura
Cast Ayako Wakao · Ken Ogata · Kayo Matsuo · Eiko Azusa
Synopsis The House of Wooden Blocks (1968) is the 40th film by director Yasuzō Masumura, known for its script collaboration and a narrative that veers into irrationality, possibly stemming from its origins as a newspaper serial or the portrayal of adolescent...
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