Acting
Kaoru Futaba
Born October 7, 1871 · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Died January 22, 1948 · aged 76
No biography available.
Known For
The Dawning Sky · 1929The Dawning Sky
★ 6.01929
MovieDramaComedy
A melodrama about an orphan and her mother who are separated and lose contact, but are later reunited.
Mr. Thank You · 1936Mr. Thank You
★ 7.11936
MovieDramaComedy
In Depression-era Japan, a courteous bus driver carries an eclectic group of passengers from the mountainous Izu to Tokyo.
Horse · 1941Horse
★ 6.31941
MovieDrama
Ine Onoda, the eldest daughter of a poor family of farmers, raises a colt from birth and comes to love the horse dearly. When the horse is grown, the government orders it auctioned and sold to the army. Ine struggles to prevent the sale.
The Life of Matsu the Untamed · 1943The Life of Matsu the Untamed
★ 6.81943
MovieActionAdventure
Matsugoro is a poor rickshaw driver whose animated spirit and optimistic demeanor make him a favorite of the town. Matsu helps an injured boy, Toshio, and is hired by the boy's parents.
A Star Athlete · 1937A Star Athlete
★ 7.51937
MovieDramaComedy
During college military training exercises, the bond between two friends and athletic rivals is tested when one of them becomes involved with a woman who may be a prostitute.
Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? · 1932Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth?
★ 6.51932
MovieDramaComedy
When a young man inherits his father's lucrative business, he cheats the system to set up three of his college friends with jobs.
Okoto and Sasuke · 1935Okoto and Sasuke
★ 6.81935
MovieDrama
A period piece about the love of a wealthy blind woman, a teacher of koto and shamisen, and her devoted manservant. Based on a novella by Tanizaki Junichiro.
Ouma wa nanajū nanaman seki · 1944Ouma wa nanajū nanaman seki
1944
MovieDrama
A ronin sets out on a journey with his horse, with no particular destination in mind. Re-released in 1953.
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