Shuntarō Emi

Acting

Shuntarō Emi

Born September 16, 1923 · Tokyo

Died November 17, 2003 · aged 80

No biography available.

Known For

Mermaid LegendMermaid Legend · 1984
Mermaid Legend
★ 6.41984
MovieThrillerCrime
A married couple of abalone divers must confront ruthless investors taking over their coastline.
Ghost Story of YotsuyaGhost Story of Yotsuya · 1959
Ghost Story of Yotsuya
★ 6.51959
MovieHorror
This horror tale adapts the Japanese legend about a man who faces the consequences of betraying his wife in order to acquire wealth and power.
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese WarEmperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War · 1957
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
★ 8.01957
MovieHistoryWar
Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
RoseRose · 1996
Rose
★ 9.01996
MovieAction
After surviving a near-fatal accident, Ryo Kayama is reborn as ROSE, a deadly assassin tasked with eliminating “Kitsune,” a hitman targeting the Hong Kong mafia’s Oshiro Syndicate. But when a former mercenary cleaner enters the conflict, ROSE becomes caught in a brutal war between the Yakuza and Hong Kong mafia. As hidden connections unravel, the mission races toward a ruthless final showdown.
Hoodlum MatchHoodlum Match · 1965
Hoodlum Match
1965
MovieCrimeDrama
A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.
Mutiny in the North SeaMutiny in the North Sea · 1956
Mutiny in the North Sea
1956
MovieDrama
A maritime action drama set aboard a whaling ship rocked by a labor-management conflict. Shintoho's second color feature.
Impure NunsImpure Nuns · 1958
Impure Nuns
★ 2.71958
MovieDrama
A sensual love-story between two lesbian nuns.
The Reckless OneThe Reckless One · 1967
The Reckless One
1967
MovieCrimeAction
Kosuke Suzuki returns to Hakata's hometown after learning that his best friend Takehara has disappeared. Kosuke is persistently hindered by Hasebe from Omura Sangyo. Kosuke's partner Kumagoro investigates and finds out that Hasebe, who killed the head of the Muraoka clan, made Takehara disappear in order to keep him silent. The third film in the series.

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Emperor Meiji and General NogiEmperor Meiji and General Nogi · 1959
Emperor Meiji and General Nogi
1959
MovieWarHistory
In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
The Military Policeman and the Dismembered BeautyThe Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty · 1957
The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty
★ 8.01957
MovieHorrorMystery
The year is 1937, and it has been six months since the Sendai Infantry left for Manchuria. The rotted corpse of a young woman is found at the bottom of a well, but her face and limbs are gone. The military police begin an investigation and search fervently for the person responsible, but they can't even determine the victim's identity, much less find any clues. However, the incident is made public when newspapers give wide coverage to the story, so Staff Sergeant Kosaka is dispatched from Tokyo to solve the case. Eventually, General Tsunekichi is taken into custody by local infantrymen because of the testimony of another unit, but the spirit of the dead woman appears before Staff Sergeant Kosaka, who continues to investigate on his own...

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