Cast: Jūzō Itami

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Reiko Ohara · Tokiko Katô · Kunie Tanaka

Synopsis Izakaya Chôji (1983) follows the journey of Eiji, affectionately called Choji, who leaves his job at a shipyard to embark on a new venture. Alongside his wife Shigeko, he opens an izakaya, a traditional Japanese snack bar, on the outskirts...

Direction Kazuo Ikehiro

Cast Keiko Matsuzaka · Kimiko Ikegami · Machiko Kyô · Yuko Kazu

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Kaori Momoi · Eiji Okuda · Leo Morimoto · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis No More Easy Life (1979) follows the journey of Mariko, a typical Japanese college student from the 1970s, who juggles multiple part-time jobs and romantic interests over her academic responsibilities. She grapples with a choice between her former boyfriend, a...

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Yukiji Asaoka · Shinsuke Ashida · Mitsuru Hirata · Ayumi Ishida

Synopsis The Politicians (1983) follows a gripping tale of political ambition and intrigue as two contenders vie for the position of prime minister. As the competition intensifies, the political landscape becomes a battlefield of cunning strategies and ruthless tactics. The discovery...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Atsuko Asano · Masato Furuoya · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Hiroko Asano

Synopsis Play it, Boogie-Woogie (1981) follows the entangling tale of a young thief who finds herself in a complex love triangle. The story revolves around her passionate yet tumultuous relationship with an older, carefree man and her sporadic, volatile bond with...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ruriko Asaoka · Jūzō Itami · Izumi Ashikawa · Daizaburo Hirata

Synopsis The Flame of Devotion (1964) unfolds against the backdrop of an impending conflict, weaving a heart-wrenching tale of genuine affection. Takuji, the offspring of a prominent fisherman, crosses paths with Kiyono, a young woman from a secluded mountain settlement. Despite...

Direction Tai Kato

Cast Noboru Andô · Kanjuro Arashi · Torahiko Hamada · Jūzō Itami

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Nobuko Otowa · Taiji Tonoyama · Rokko Toura · Dai Kanai

Synopsis My Way (1974) is a poignant cinematic journey directed by Kaneto Shindô, reminiscent of his earlier works, and serves as a stark critique of the Japanese government's handling of its migrant laborers. The narrative is grounded in reality, focusing on...

Direction Shinpei Asai

Cast Yumiko Fujita · Jūzō Itami · Takuzo Kawatani · Hosei Komatsu

Synopsis Kidnapping Blues (1982) is a tranquil and laid-back film that centers around an unusual and seemingly lighthearted "abduction." The narrative unfolds at a relaxed pace, focusing on the peculiar circumstances surrounding the event. The story is characterized by its calm...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Usagi Aso · Yoriko Douguchi · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis The Excitement of the Do-Re-Mi-Fa Girl (1985) presents a playful and irreverent exploration of erotic cinema and college life in 1970s-1980s Tokyo. The narrative follows a young woman from the countryside who travels to Tokyo to find her high school...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Mayumi Ogawa · Kimie Shingyoji · Junko Miyashita

Synopsis Shikake-nin Baian (1981) centers around the enigmatic character of Fujieda Baian, a skilled physician who leads a double life as a lethal assassin. This gripping tale delves into the complexities of Baian's dual existence, as he navigates the dangerous world...