Screenplay: Junichirô Tanizaki
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Junichirô Tanizaki. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 33
Direction Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Nobuko Otowa · Yuji Hori · Kiyoko Hirai
Synopsis Miss Oyu (Oyû-sama) (1951) follows the story of Shinnosuke, who is presented with Shizu as a potential spouse. However, his heart is captivated by Shizu's widowed sister, Oyu. Traditional customs dictate that Oyu cannot remarry, as she must care for...
7.7
860 votes
7.7
860 votes
Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura
Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Michiyo Kogure · Machiko Kyô · Nobuko Otowa
Synopsis The Tale of Genji (1951) is an adaptation of the renowned novel by Murasaki Shikibu, penned over a millennium ago. The film centers around Genji, the emperor's son, who is celebrated for his allure and handsome appearance among Kyoto's aristocracy....
7.0
39 votes
7.0
39 votes
6.9
194 votes
Direction Yasuzô Masumura
Cast Ayako Wakao · Kyôko Kishida · Yusuke Kawazu · Eiji Funakoshi
Synopsis All Mixed Up (1964) follows the story of a woman who, feeling the void of not having children, finds herself captivated by the allure of a stunning model. This unexpected infatuation leads her down a path of self-discovery and emotional...
6.8
186 votes
6.8
186 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Machiko Kyô · Ganjiro Nakamura · Tatsuya Nakadai · Junko Kano
Synopsis Odd Obsession (1959) follows the journey of an aging man who embarks on a quest to revitalize his waning vitality. Driven by a desire to rekindle his youthful vigor, he explores various methods and encounters a series of challenges and...
6.6
87 votes
6.6
87 votes
Direction Kon Ichikawa
Cast Keiko Kishi · Yoshiko Sakuma · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Yûko Kotegawa
Synopsis The Makioka Sisters (1983) presents a visually stunning narrative that follows the annual reunion of four sisters in Kyoto, where they gather to appreciate the cherry blossoms. The film offers a rich depiction of the pre-war lifestyle of the affluent...
6.6
41 votes
6.6
41 votes
Direction Mikio Naruse
Cast Michiyo Kogure · Tomoemon Otani · Sô Yamamura · Jun Tazaki
Synopsis Okuni and Gohei (1952) is a cinematic adaptation of a traditional kabuki drama. The narrative revolves around a woman named Okuni and Gohei, a loyal servant of her deceased husband. Together, they embark on a quest for vengeance against Tomonojo,...
6.6
22 votes
6.6
22 votes
Direction Yasuzô Masumura
Cast Michiyo Oguso · Shoichi Ozawa · Masakazu Tamura · Sachiko Murase
Synopsis Love for an Idiot (1967) is a modern retelling of Tanizaki's 1924 novel "Naomi," focusing on a middle-aged factory engineer who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a teenage bride. The engineer meticulously trains and eventually marries the young...
6.2
46 votes
6.2
46 votes
Direction Tetsuji Takechi
Cast Kanako Michi · Akira Ishihama · Chojuro Hanakawa · Yasuko Matsui
Synopsis Hakujitsumu (1964) follows the vivid and surreal dreams of a young art student who, while under sedation during a dental procedure, experiences a series of erotic and fantastical visions. These dreams include encounters with naked women, vampires, and a captivating...
6.1
35 votes
6.1
35 votes
Direction Tinto Brass
Cast Stefania Sandrelli · Frank Finlay · Barbara Cupisti · Franco Branciaroli
Synopsis The Key (1983) centers around the complex life of Nino, a man entangled in a marriage with a much younger woman. The narrative delves into the intricacies of their relationship, exploring themes of desire, infidelity, and the emotional turmoil that...
4.6
471 votes
4.6
471 votes
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Direction Toshiharu Ikeda
Cast Naomi Kawashima · Akira Emoto · Mikio Ohsawa · Kenji Imai
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Diary of a Mad Old Man
1987 · Movie · 90 min. · Netherlands
Direction Lili Rademakers
Cast Ralph Michael · Beatie Edney · Suzanne Flon · Derek de Lint
Synopsis Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987) centers around Marcel Hamelinck, a man grappling with a chronic muscle ailment that forces him into early retirement. Following the passing of his wife Denise, Marcel's focus shifts to his daughter-in-law, Simone. His...
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Direction Shirô Toyoda
Cast Hisaya Morishige · Reiko Dan · Nobuko Otowa · Keiko Awaji
Synopsis The Maid Story (1963) follows the lives of nine maids who work in the household of a writer and his wife. The couple forms a unique bond with their maids, treating them as daughters and even arranging marriages for them...
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Direction Yutaka Abe
Cast Ranko Hanai · Yukiko Todoroki · Hisako Yamane · Hideko Takamine
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Direction Yasujirô Shimazu
Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Kôkichi Takada · Hideo Fujino · Choko Iida
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Direction Takahisa Zeze
Cast Remi Kawashima · Yutaka Matsushige · Ken Mitsuishi · Kyusaku Shimada
Synopsis Si-Sei 2: The Fallen Spider (2007) explores the transformative power of tattoos through the intertwined lives of Asami and Ninomiya. Asami, a woman seeking redemption for her past, decides to get a tattoo and turns to the skilled artist Kokari....
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Direction Kensaku Suzuki
Cast Masao Hayashi · Yoneko Sakai · Shizuko Miyabe · Michiko Hayama
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Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura
Cast Miyuki Kuwano · Toshiyuki Hosokawa · Takahiro Tamura · Etsushi Takahashi
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