Direction: Koji Shima
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Koji Shima. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 34
Direction Koji Shima
Cast Keizo Kawasaki · Toyomi Karita · Bin Yagasawa · Shozo Nanbu
Synopsis Warning from Space (1956) begins with mysterious UFOs appearing in the skies above Tokyo, resembling colossal starfish. These extraterrestrial visitors face a dilemma: their true forms would incite widespread panic. To circumvent this, one of them transforms into a renowned...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Haruko Sugimura · Chieko Murata · Shirô Izome
Synopsis Jirô monogatari (1941) follows the life of Jirô, who is entrusted to a servant of his noble family to be raised on a farm from infancy. After several years, the family makes the decision to bring Jirô back to their...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Ayako Wakao · Yukihiko Iwatare · Akihiko Yusa · Yoshiro Kitahara
Synopsis Maboroshi no uma (1955) follows the story of the Shiraishi family, modest farmers who acquire a young colt named Takeru. The youngest member of the family, Jirô, forms a strong bond with Takeru, becoming deeply attached to the spirited foal....
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Tarô Marui · Jun Fujimaki · Michiko Sugata · Shiho Fujimura
Synopsis Muchana Yakko (1964) follows the life of Miyoshi Oki, a man born and raised in Hokkaido within the confines of his father's humble carriage. From a young age, Miyoshi nurtured an ambitious dream: to own a magnificent horse with a...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Satsuki Arakawa · Hikaru Hoshi · Shinsho Kokontei · Hibari Misora
Synopsis Hibari no komoriuta (1951) unfolds during a summer camp where Hibari encounters a girl named Sumire, who bears an uncanny resemblance to her, as if they were identical twins. As they delve deeper into their shared history, they uncover the...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Hideko Takamine · Katsuhiko Haida · Shinsho Kokontei · Shizuko Kasagi
Synopsis Ginza kankan musume (1949) is a captivating blend of American musical flair and traditional Japanese cinematic restraint. The film centers around Hideko Takamine, a renowned singer who has achieved fame with her immensely popular hit song. The narrative unfolds as...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Frankie Sakai · Eiji Funakoshi · Mariko Kô · Hikaru Hoshi
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Jiro Tamiya · Mariko Kô · Shûji Sano · Edith Hanson
Synopsis A Complicated Man (1966) follows the story of Saeko, the offspring of a prosperous businessman, who encounters Jôji, a flight attendant, during a flight and swiftly develops romantic feelings for him. As Saeko begins to delve into Jôji's background through...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Lily Ho · Jimmy Lin Chong · Essie Lin Chia · Lily Li
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Ayako Wakao · Yôko Uraji · Akihiko Katayama
Synopsis Anchin to Kiyohime (1960) tells the tale of a noble's daughter, Kyohime, who unintentionally wounds a monk named Anchin with an arrow. Seeking to make amends, Kyohime extends an invitation to Anchin to recuperate at her family's estate. However, as...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Mikio Narita · Eiji Funakoshi · Mayumi Nagisa · Mako Sanjô
Synopsis Kaidan otoshiana (1968) follows the story of Haruo Kuramoto, an ambitious employee at a company who seeks to advance his career by marrying the director's daughter. However, his plans are complicated by a hidden romantic entanglement with Reiko, a secretary...
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Direction Hiroshi Mizuno · Koji Shima
Cast Teruko Akatsuki · Noriko Awaya · Tokoya no Ei Chan · Mariko Hidaka
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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...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Machiko Kyô · Eitarô Shindô · Hisako Takihana · Chizuko Ôhama
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Michitaro Mizushima · Yuriko Hamada · Akihiko Katayama · Sumiko Minami
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Ayako Wakao · Yôko Minamida · Miki Odagiri · Bontarô Miake
Synopsis Jûdai no seiten (1953) delves into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of sexuality and personal awakening. Kaoru, a devout Christian, struggles with a deep-seated disdain for men following a traumatic rape. Eiko, on the...
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Yoshiko Kuga · Chikage Awashima · Kenji Sugawara
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Direction Koji Shima
Cast Ryuji Kita · Akihiko Katayama · Akira Ôizumi · Kazumasa Hoshino
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