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Succession
Movie

Succession(1992)

6.9
118Minutes

A former stockbroker-turned-yakuza must make sure his alcoholic boss is up to the task of swearing in the next leader of their syndicate.

The story chronicles the life of Ii Naosuke.

Three Sisters
Tv Show

Three Sisters (1967)

The Story is about three daughters of a "Hatamoto" during the end of the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration.

Based on the novel of the same name by Jiro Ikushima, this drama series aired on NET TV (now TV Asahi) in 1972 for a total of 26 episodes. Starring the talented actor Kennosuke Yorozuya, who had previously shown his skills in various period films such as "Mabuta no Haha," "Seki no Yatappe," and "Kutsukake Tokijiro: Yoyo ichi-hiki," the show follows the tragic hero and is sure to captivate audiences with its compelling storyline. Viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama and root for the protagonist as the story unfolds.

The tumultuous life of the fallen Isoroku Yamamoto is depicted, along with his family, friends, and subordinates, his bonds with the women who loved and watched over him, and the sorrows of the nameless people who have disappeared in the torrent of history.

Four Days of Snow and Blood
Movie

Four Days of Snow and Blood(1989)

6.3
114Minutes

Based on the "2.26 Incident", an attempted coup d'état in Japan 1936, launched by radical ultra-nationalist parts of the military. Several leading politicians were killed and the center of Tokyo was briefly held by the insurgents before the coup was suppressed.

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The Fall of Ako Castle
Movie

The Fall of Ako Castle(1978)

7.2
159Minutes

In 1701, Lord Asano is forced to commit suicide after assaulting a court official, leaving his loyal samurais known as the 47 Ronin seeking vengeance.

Tokugawa Ieyasu's Secret Treasure
Movie

Tokugawa Ieyasu's Secret Treasure(1992)

140Minutes
Take Aim at the Police Van
Movie

Take Aim at the Police Van(1960)

6.6
NR
79Minutes

In 'Take Aim at the Police Van,' a police van driver named Tateoka investigates the murder of a fellow officer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a trail of fire involving yakuza, sex trafficking, and corruption within the police force. With the help of a female yakuza, Tateoka sets out to bring the culprits to justice.

Spring Bell
Movie

Spring Bell(1985)

6.9
130Minutes

Rokuheita Narumi is fascinated by oriental art and works as the director of the Saho Art Museum in Nara. His wife, Noriko, is unable to leave Tokyo, despite his wishes, and the two live separately. Feeling lonely and neglected by her husband, she immerses herself in the depraved life of the city and continues to have a loveless relationship with a doctor, Katsumori. One day, Narumi arrives in Tokyo and learns of Noriko's affair, but he cannot divorce her for the sake of their child, so he devotes himself to his work.

The Summit of Mt. Fuji
Movie

The Summit of Mt. Fuji(1970)

6.5
125Minutes

The Japanese government decides to install a radar on the top of Mt. Fuji, in order to detect typhoons as far as 800 km south of the Japanese archipelago, but the task will not be easy.

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Red Angel
Movie

Red Angel(1966)

7.8
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NR
95Minutes

In a military hospital during the Sino-Japanese war, a young nurse named Toshiko falls in love with a soldier and faces the challenges of war, including amputations, cholera epidemics, and morphine addiction. As she navigates the complexities of her profession and personal relationships, she must make difficult choices that will test her strength and resilience.

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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow
Movie

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow(1971)

7
181Minutes

Second part of an epic drama of war and its effects upon human beings, follows the fortunes of the Godai family from 1935 through Japan's invasion of China. Based on the novels by Jumpei Gomikawa, who also penned The Human Condition.

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
Movie

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny(1970)

7.1
197Minutes

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.

Actress
Movie

Actress(1956)

6.6
93Minutes

Based on Kakuko Mori's autobiography, about her life and retirement from acting due to her increasing blindness.

Never Give Up
Movie

Never Give Up(1978)

6.1
143Minutes

Special forces officer Ajisawa leaves his paramilitary group to take care of his newly-adopted daughter, Yoriko: the sole survival of a bloodbath for which he is responsible. Years later, Ajisawa is forced to return to the scene of the tragedy for his new job as a claims adjuster where he is subsequently arrested for his suspected involvement. But the threat of jail time is the least of his worries as his former organization comes gunning for him.

Shinsuke Ashida

Shinsuke Ashida (芦田伸介, Ashida Shinsuke, 14 March 1914 – 10 January 1999) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1952 and 1996.

Shinsuke Ashida
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