Soundtrack: Teizo Matsumura
The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Teizo Matsumura. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.
Titles found: 33
Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Mariko Kaga · Hosei Komatsu · Toshie Kimura · Takeshi Kusaka
Synopsis Silence Has No Wings (1966) follows a young boy living on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, who captures a butterfly originating from Nagasaki, located at the southern tip of the archipelago. His educators accuse him of deceit, believing he...
6.9
71 votes
6.9
71 votes
Direction Yoshishige Yoshida
Cast Mariko Okada · Isao Kimura · Mayumi Ogawa · Takeshi Kusaka
Synopsis Flame and Women (1967) follows the story of Ritsuko, who is wedded to Shingo, a design engineer. Due to Shingo's infertility, Ritsuko undergoes artificial insemination. The arrival of their son, Takashi, fails to mend the strained relationship between Ritsuko and...
6.9
70 votes
6.9
70 votes
Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Misa Shimizu · Nagiko Tono · Masatoshi Nagase · Hidetaka Yoshioka
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229 votes
6.6
229 votes
Direction Kihachirô Kawamoto
Synopsis Dojoji Temple (S) (1976) follows the journey of an elderly monk and his enthusiastic young apprentice as they navigate a bustling pilgrimage route towards a renowned temple. As nightfall approaches, they seek shelter at the residence of a young widow,...
6.6
61 votes
6.6
61 votes
Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Kumiko Akiyoshi · Eiji Okuda · Hisashi Igawa · Kyôko Kagawa
Synopsis Deep River (1995) follows the journey of three Japanese travelers who find themselves in India, each with a unique quest. Miss Naruse seeks out Otsu, a Catholic priest who was her lover a decade ago, now residing in Benares where...
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Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Yoshio Harada · Jun Fubuki · Kirina Mano · Shuji Kashiwabara
Synopsis Pickpocket (2000) follows the story of Kaido, a skilled thief who operates within the bustling Tokyo subway system, accompanied by his young foster daughter, Rei. Rei acts as a decoy, distracting potential victims while Kaido swiftly lifts their wallets. Their...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Eiji Okuda · Ken Watanabe · Takahiro Tamura · Kyôko Kishida
Synopsis Umi to dokuyaku (The Sea and Poison) (1986) delves into the grim reality of World War II, where American airmen who were shot down find themselves subjected to gruesome medical experiments conducted by Japanese surgeons. The film explores the dark...
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Direction Susumu Hani
Cast Yuri Suemasa · Kenzo Kawarazaki · Kimiko Nukamura · Rumiko Tanuma
Synopsis Aido: Slave of Love (1969) follows the tumultuous journey of Aido (Yuri Suemasa), a captivating woman burdened by an unquenchable desire for intimacy. Her life takes a dramatic turn after an intense encounter with a young student, leading her into...
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Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Hashinosuké Nakamura · Toshirô Yanagiba · Toshinori Omi
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Direction Kirio Urayama
Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Kinya Kitaoji · Kirin Kiki · Mayumi Ogawa
Synopsis The Diary of Yumechiyo (1985) follows the poignant journey of Yumechiyo, a young woman of striking beauty who returns to her family with the devastating revelation that her ailment, caused by atomic bomb exposure, is leukemia. With a life expectancy...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Mizuho Suzuki · Hiroko Kino · Mugihito · Sen Hara
Synopsis Apart from Life (1970) follows the story of a Japanese soldier who, at the onset of World War II, engages in a romantic relationship with a Korean woman. Their liaison results in the birth of a child, which brings about...
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Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Yoshio Harada · Renji Ishibashi · Rie Nakagawa · Yusaku Matsuda
Synopsis The Assassination of Ryoma (1974) delves into the final three days of Sakamoto Ryoma's life, a dedicated imperial loyalist who endeavored to unite the Choshu and Satsuma clans, paving the way for the Meiji Restoration in 1868. This samurai film...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Eiji Okuda · Toshirô Mifune · Kinnosuke Nakamura · Go Kato
Synopsis Sen no Rikyu: Honkakubo's Student Writings (Death of a Tea Master) (1989) delves into the aftermath of the enigmatic demise of the renowned tea master Sen no Rikyu, as his devoted pupil Honkakubo embarks on a quest to unravel the...
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Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Jun Fubuki · Jun Hamamura · Yoshio Harada · Yûdai Ishiyama
Synopsis Lost Love (1978) unfolds in a somber coastal village where the lifeless forms of two lovers, who took their own lives together, are discovered on the beach. A tenacious local journalist and the deceased woman's former pimp embark on a...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Hisashi Igawa · Satoko Iwasaki · Taketoshi Naitô
Synopsis Hikarigoke (Luminous Moss, Shiny Moss) (1992) unfolds on the frigid, snow-kissed island of Hokkaido, Japan, where a renowned author is guided through a series of caves by the local school principal. These caves are notable for their bioluminescent moss, which...
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Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Jun Etô · Haruko Mabuchi · Hajime Hana · Yoshio Harada
Synopsis Preparation for the Festival (1975) is a cinematic adaptation of Nakajima Takehiro's novel, inspired by a painting by Paul Gauguin. This semi-autobiographical tale follows a young man's aspirations to become a screenwriter, set in the picturesque village of Nakamura, Kochi...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Go Kato · Komaki Kurihara · Yasushi Nagata · Kinzo Shin
Synopsis The Long Darkness (1972) delves into the intricate dynamics between two disenchanted young individuals. The film is visually striking, utilizing a monochrome palette to capture the grimy, decaying lumberyards of Tokyo and the harsh, unforgiving snowscapes of the northern regions....
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Direction Kazuo Kuroki
Cast Yoshio Harada · Kanako Higuchi · Shintarô Katsu
Synopsis Rônin-gai (1990) unfolds in a quaint rural village, where the local brothel serves as the community's hub for evening gatherings, drinks, and merriment. This often leads to rowdy behavior and clumsy swordplay as impoverished ronin drown their sorrows and frustrations...
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Direction Kei Kumai
Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Keiko Takahashi · Shin Saburi · Kinya Kitaoji
Synopsis Rise, Fair Sun (1973) follows the journey of a dedicated farmer and his resilient community in a picturesque Japanese village. The narrative unfolds as they stand against a formidable challenge: the transformation of their pristine, untouched region into a bustling...
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Direction Nobuo Nakagawa
Cast Miyuki Takakura · Tatsuo Terashima · Yoichi Numata · Takashi Wada
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