La Seine no Hoshi is an anime series by Sunrise, which premiered in Japan on Fuji TV from April 4, 1975 and finished its run on December 26, 1975, spanning a total of 39 episodes. The title translates to English as "Star of the Seine" or "The Seine's Stars." It is based on Alain Delon's 1963 movie La Tulipe noire. It was created by Mitsuru Kaneko, and was directed by Masaaki Ōsumi and Yoshiyuki Tomino. It was written by Sōji Yoshikawa, while the character designer was Akio Sugino. The music for the series was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi.
In 1940s Budapest, two employees at a small gift shop are constantly at odds with each other, unaware that they are each other's anonymous pen pals who have fallen in love. As Christmas approaches, their identities are revealed and they must confront their true feelings.
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
When a wealthy man's chauffeur's son is kidnapped, he must navigate the dangerous underworld of crime to save him. In this classic Japanese film, tensions rise as the police, the underworld, and the high society clash.
Manon, a shepherdess, seeks revenge on the town council for their mistreatment of her and her family. She uncovers a secret water source that the town depends on, and uses it to manipulate them.
A teacher named Raimund Gregorius saves a young woman from jumping off a bridge, which leads him to discover the book of a Portuguese doctor and poet, Amadeu de Prado. Intrigued by the book, Gregorius travels to Lisbon to uncover the hidden history of Prado and the resistance movement during the Carnation Revolution.
In Steamboat Bill, Jr., a young man named William 'Bill' Canfield Jr. returns home to reunite with his father, owner and captain of the Steamboat Bill, Jr. Unfortunately, Bill's father disapproves of his son's modern ways and tries to get him to conform to the old-fashioned lifestyle of a steamboat captain. Amidst a series of comedic mishaps and a dramatic storm, Bill must prove himself worthy of his father's respect and also save the steamboat from disaster.
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must marry their daughter, Maggie. Staying true to his word, John weds Maggie and begins a successful career, thanks largely to his savvy wife. The couple's relationship is placed in jeopardy when John faces temptation in the form of the lovely aristocrat Lady Sybil Tenterden.
In Lady on a Train, a woman witnesses a murder from her train window and becomes determined to solve the crime. With the help of a songwriter, she navigates a web of intrigue and danger as she gets closer to the truth. This classic film-noir combines elements of comedy, romance, and suspense for an entertaining and thrilling ride.
Marked Woman is a crime drama film set in Manhattan, New York City during the Prohibition era. It revolves around a nightclub hostess who becomes a witness in a court case against a powerful mobster. As she faces threats and intimidation, she must decide whether to stand up for justice or succumb to fear. The film explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the price of speaking out against corruption.
In 19th-century French colony, a woman's husband is sentenced to death for murder. She forms a bond with the captain of the army, who is in charge of executing prisoners. As she learns to read and tends to a greenhouse, she seeks redemption and fights against the death sentence. The story showcases love, revenge, and the struggle for justice.
In the metropolis, a series of murders occur where the victims are strangled during bank robberies. The police investigation uncovers a twisted plot involving a conductor, an orchestra, telepathy, an anonymous letter, and a dominatrix. As the body count rises, a police officer must catch the strangler before he strikes again.
A lower-class maid navigates the social world of the upper-crust family she works for.
An eminent Belgrade physician is found murdered. The investigation reveals dark side of his character - illegal abortions and abuse of his wife. The wife's lover becomes the prime suspect. The newspaper reporter, however, starts his own investigation. Besides being a crime story, this movie in quasi-documentary fashion presents alternative cultural scene of Belgrade in late sixties.
Ladies of the Chorus tells the story of a burlesque queen and her daughter, who navigates the ups and downs of the chorus line. With a backdrop of ballroom and tap dancing, the mother-daughter duo face prejudice, backstage drama, and the complexities of love. Will they find success in the world of burlesque?
In Younger and Younger, a man inherits a house from his deceased father and discovers that it holds a mysterious power to make people younger. As he explores the house, he encounters a series of eccentric characters and gets drawn into a world of magic and transformation. Along the way, he must confront his own personal demons and find a way to use the house's power responsibly.
Foghorn's annoying college buddy, Rhode Island Red, comes for a visit and then won't leave.
Laterna, Poverty and Carnation is a heartwarming comedy-drama that takes place in Athens, Greece. The story revolves around the lives of its diverse characters, including a struggling musician, a kind-hearted doctor, and a panhandler. As they navigate through poverty, solidarity, and friendship, they discover the power of love and the importance of human connection.
Lila, a lonely artist, embarks on a magical adventure when she meets a girl with a vivid imagination. Together, they explore an altered state of reality filled with glitter, crayons, and magical realism. As their bond grows, they discover the power of art, friendship, and the importance of embracing one's imagination.