Direction: Teruo Ishii
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Teruo Ishii. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 45
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Utako Mitsuya · Shigeru Amachi · Yôko Mihara · Toshio Hosokawa
6.7
31 votes
6.7
31 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Ken Takakura · Kunie Tanaka · Koji Nambara · Kanjuro Arashi
6.4
52 votes
6.4
52 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Meiko Kaji · Hoki Tokuda · Makoto Satô · Yoshi Kato
Synopsis The Blind Woman's Curse (1970) follows the tale of Akemi and her clan as they clash with their adversaries. During a fierce battle, Akemi strikes down the enemy's leader, but his daughter, Aiko, attempts to intervene and is severely injured,...
6.2
66 votes
6.2
66 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Sonny Chiba · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima · Hiroyuki Sanada
Synopsis The Executioner (1974) follows the story of three streetwise individuals who are tasked with eliminating a notorious drug dealer operating in the bustling streets of Tokyo. This intense and action-packed film, produced by Toei, showcases a blend of gritty realism...
6.1
31 votes
6.1
31 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Teruo Yoshida · Yukie Kagawa · Teruko Yumi · Mitsuko Aoi
6.1
92 votes
6.1
92 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Mitsuko Aoi · Tatsumi Hijikata · Akira Ishihama · Yukie Kagawa
Synopsis Orgies of Edo (1969) presents a trio of unsettling tales set in feudal Japan. The initial narrative follows a woman who is coerced into a life of prostitution, while the second story revolves around a woman who finds herself aroused...
5.8
26 votes
5.8
26 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Reiko Ike · Ryohei Uchida · Makoto Ashikawa · Arumi Kuri
Synopsis Female Yakuza Tale: Inquisition and Torture (1973) follows the daring escapades of Ocho, a cunning thief and gambler navigating the treacherous underworld of Meiji-era Tokyo. Known for her audacious antics, Reiko Ike reprises her role as Ocho, who finds herself...
5.7
95 votes
5.7
95 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Yukie Kagawa · Asao Koike · Reiko Mikasa · Miki Obana
Synopsis The Joy of Torture (1968) presents a trilogy of narratives set during Japan's Edo period. Each tale explores a unique crime and its corresponding punishment, which often involves torture and/or execution. The film opens with a stark warning: "An eye...
5.5
42 votes
5.5
42 votes
Direction Koreyoshi Akasaka · Teruo Ishii · Akira Mitsuwa
Cast Ken Utsui · Sachihiro Ohsawa · Utako Mitsuya · Junko Ikeuchi
Synopsis Attack from Space (TV) (1965) follows the arrival of a heroic extraterrestrial, Starman, dispatched by the peaceful inhabitants of the planet Emerald to safeguard Earth from an impending assault by the malevolent Spherions. Upon his arrival, Starman uncovers a sinister...
4.0
34 votes
4.0
34 votes
Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Sonny Chiba · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima · Etsuko Shihomi
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Hiroko Fuji · Reiichi Hatanaka · Yasumori Hikita · Manabu Hokuto
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Teruo Yoshida · Sada Abe · Yukie Kagawa · Yoshi Kato
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Tadanobu Asano · Miki Fujitani · Yûko Fujimori · Kazuhiko Kanayama
Synopsis Screwed (1998) follows the story of Tsube, a struggling cartoonist who has been living with Kuniko in a modest apartment for two years. Their financial struggles have reached a critical point, leading to their eviction. Kuniko secures a live-in position...
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Ken Takakura · Kunie Tanaka · Yôko Mihara · Tôru Yuri
Synopsis Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Wilderness (1966) follows the unconventional journey of Shinichi Tachibana, portrayed by Ken Takakura, as he becomes entangled with a group of horse breeders. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Tachibana seeks retribution against the...
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Kôichi Iwaki · Yutaka Nakajima · Yumi Takigawa · Masami Kuwajima
Synopsis Detonation! Violent Games (1976) is a gritty and provocative film directed by Teruo Ishii, inspired by the classic tale of West Side Story but with a dark and violent twist. The narrative revolves around two rival biker gangs, the Red...
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Direction Koreyoshi Akasaka · Teruo Ishii · Akira Mitsuwa
Cast Ken Utsui · Minako Yamada · Junko Ikeuchi · Sachihiro Ohsawa
Synopsis Invaders from Space (TV) (1965) follows a sinister plot by malevolent salamander-like creatures from the distant planet Kulimon in the Moffit Galaxy, who aim to conquer Earth by releasing a deadly disease upon humanity. The fate of the human race...
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Koji Tsuruta · Tetsurô Tanba · Tatsuo Umemiya · Hideo Kô
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Gorô Ibuki · Tatsuo Endô · Ryohei Uchida
Synopsis Boachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (1973) is a gritty period drama that follows the journey of a disillusioned ronin, portrayed by Tetsuro Tanba. The ronin confronts the notorious "Clan of the Forgotten Eight," a group that has lost...
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Direction Koreyoshi Akasaka · Teruo Ishii · Akira Mitsuwa
Cast Ken Utsui · Junko Ikeuchi · Shôji Nakayama · Sachihiro Ohsawa
Synopsis Atomic Rulers of the World (TV) (1965) presents a thrilling narrative where nefarious masterminds plot to invade Earth through widespread nuclear devastation. The fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of Starman, who must intervene and foil their malevolent schemes...
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Direction Teruo Ishii
Cast Ken Takakura · Kunie Tanaka · Kanjuro Arashi · Toru Abe
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