Screenplay: Teinosuke Kinugasa

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Teinosuke Kinugasa. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


A Page of Madness

1926 · Movie · 60 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Masuo Inoue · Yoshie Nakagawa · Ayako Iijima · Hiroshi Nemoto

Synopsis A Page of Madness (1926) follows the story of a man who secures employment at a mental institution, driven by the desperate desire to liberate his wife who is confined within its walls. The narrative delves into the man's complex...

7.1

561 votes

7.1

561 votes

Gate of Hell

1953 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Machiko Kyô · Kazuo Hasegawa · Isao Yamagata · Yataro Kurokawa

Synopsis Gate of Hell (1953) unfolds in the year 1350, amidst a tumultuous political climate where a court lady, in a daring move, impersonates the lord's wife to facilitate her escape during a failed coup. A devoted samurai, tasked with her...

6.9

813 votes

6.9

813 votes

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Fujiko Yamamoto · Ayako Wakao · Eiji Funakoshi

Synopsis An Actor's Revenge (Yukinojo's Revenge) (1963) is set in 1836 Tokugawa Japan, where a skilled Kabuki performer, Yukinojo, portrayed by Kazuo Hasegawa, arrives in Edo with his theater company. Yukinojo, known for his exceptional portrayal of female roles, meticulously orchestrates...

6.6

196 votes

6.6

196 votes

Jûjiro (Crossroads)

1928 · Movie · 72 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Akiko Chihaya · Junosuke Bando · Yukiko Ogawa · Ippei Sohma

Synopsis Jûjiro (Crossroads) (1928) begins in the bustling streets of 18th century Tokyo, where a fierce duel has just taken place. The protagonist, Rikiya, lies gravely injured after a heated confrontation over the affections of a geisha named O-ume. With his...

6.5

52 votes

6.5

52 votes

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Toshiko Iizuka · Jûshirô Kobayashi · Yasuro Shiga

Synopsis Gimpei from Koina (1933) begins by exploring the tumultuous emotions of a man consumed by jealousy as he watches his best friend and the woman he loves grow closer. The narrative then shifts, introducing a hero who, despite his past,...

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Jôen

1959 · Movie · 115 min. · Japan

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A Portrait of Shunkin

1976 · Movie · 97 min. · Japan

Direction Katsumi Nishikawa

Cast Momoe Yamaguchi · Tomokazu Miura · Moeko Ezawa · Akiko Kazami

Synopsis A Portrait of Shunkin (1976) follows the life of Okoto, a woman who has been blind since her early years. Her devoted young servant, Sasuke, harbors deep feelings for her. Tragedy strikes when Okoto sustains severe facial injuries, leaving her...

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The Battle of Kwanakajima

1941 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Isamu Eto · Kazuo Hasegawa · Tatsuya Ishiguro · Taizô Fukami

Synopsis The Battle of Kwanakajima (1941) is a historical war film that unfolds during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period, also known as the "warring states" or "civil war" era. The narrative delves into the intense conflicts and power struggles that characterized this...

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Kao

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

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Floating Vessel

1957 · Movie · 119 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Michiko Ai · Teruyo Asagumo · Mirasaki Fujima · Setsuko Hama

Synopsis Floating Vessel (1957) is a cinematic adaptation that centers around the life of Ukifune, a captivating young woman, and her entanglements with two notable Heian noblemen. The narrative unfolds two decades after the demise of the illustrious Shining Prince Genji....

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Dedication of the Great Buddha

1952 · Movie · 129 min. · Japan

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Shinobu Araki · Kotaro Bando · Kazuo Hasegawa · Sumiko Hidaka

Synopsis Dedication of the Great Buddha (1952) is a cinematic masterpiece from 1952, helmed by the renowned Japanese director Teinosuke Kinugasa. This film was showcased at the prestigious 1953 Cannes Film Festival. It serves as a companion piece to Kinugasa's more...

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Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Fujiko Yamamoto · Koji Tsuruta · Masayuki Mori · Sumiko Fujita

Synopsis The Romance of Yushima (The White Sea of Yushima) (1955) revolves around a tale of forbidden love, where a distinguished scholar becomes captivated by the enchanting Otsuta, a skilled geisha. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship, set...

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