Acting
Shin Tokudaiji
Born October 5, 1910 · Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Died July 19, 1995 · aged 84
No biography available.
Known For
Official with a Tattoo · 1960Official with a Tattoo
★ 6.51960
MovieDrama
Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
Debt of Honor · 1966Debt of Honor
1966
Movie
A hobo exposes the misdeeds of a new yakuza.
The Edo Official and Apprentice · 1959The Edo Official and Apprentice
★ 6.01959
MovieActionDrama
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
A Young Rabble 2 · 1959A Young Rabble 2
★ 9.01959
Movie
An adventure of a feisty girl Oyuki and Santa, a homeless child she saves.
Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu · 1956Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu
★ 7.01956
Movie
Law in Ghost Island · 1961Law in Ghost Island
★ 6.01961
MovieAdventure
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Rumba of Passion · 1950Rumba of Passion
1950
MovieDrama
Drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut · 1964Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut
★ 6.01964
MovieActionHistory
In this exciting sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie Ukyunosuke On Patrol, his mission to avenge his father's death continues. His discovery of a mysterious note written by his father, Inspector Sena, held a clue to the inspector's murder 18 years ago. As Ukyunosuke continues further with his investigation into the conspiracy to uncover the truth behind his father's death, he must confront those eager to take his life. The great Okawa Hashizo shines in one of his signature roles bringing the ultimate conclusion of this epic tale of murder and revenge!
Movies
Official with a Tattoo · 1960Official with a Tattoo
★ 6.51960
MovieDrama
Kinnosuke of Toyama sets out on a private mission to clear his father’s name for a crime he did not commit.
Debt of Honor · 1966Debt of Honor
1966
Movie
A hobo exposes the misdeeds of a new yakuza.
The Edo Official and Apprentice · 1959The Edo Official and Apprentice
★ 6.01959
MovieActionDrama
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
A Young Rabble 2 · 1959A Young Rabble 2
★ 9.01959
Movie
An adventure of a feisty girl Oyuki and Santa, a homeless child she saves.
Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu · 1956Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu
★ 7.01956
Movie
Law in Ghost Island · 1961Law in Ghost Island
★ 6.01961
MovieAdventure
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Rumba of Passion · 1950Rumba of Passion
1950
MovieDrama
Drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut · 1964Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut
★ 6.01964
MovieActionHistory
In this exciting sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie Ukyunosuke On Patrol, his mission to avenge his father's death continues. His discovery of a mysterious note written by his father, Inspector Sena, held a clue to the inspector's murder 18 years ago. As Ukyunosuke continues further with his investigation into the conspiracy to uncover the truth behind his father's death, he must confront those eager to take his life. The great Okawa Hashizo shines in one of his signature roles bringing the ultimate conclusion of this epic tale of murder and revenge!
Sword of Destiny · 1960Sword of Destiny
★ 6.01960
MovieActionDrama
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
In Search of Mother · 1962In Search of Mother
★ 6.61962
MovieDrama
Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza. When he hears that his mother may be living in Edo (Tokyo), he travels there, intent on finding her and leaving the swordsman's life behind. But a team of rival gangsters is hot on his heels.
A Young Rabble · 1959A Young Rabble
★ 5.01959
Movie
When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Gonkuro.
Runway to Hell · 1960Runway to Hell
★ 7.01960
MovieActionDrama
When Kaneko Ichinosuke aims to avenge his father who was wrongly accused of embezzlement, the samurai Kochiyama Soshun agrees to assist.
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger · 1960Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger
★ 7.51960
MovieActionComedy
Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.
Mother is Strong · 1939Mother is Strong
1939
Movie
Our Chief, Our Doctor · 1952Our Chief, Our Doctor
★ 8.01952
Movie
It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
A Certain Woman · 1942A Certain Woman
★ 7.01942
Movie
Pretty Oshige is deceived by her first love. After this, she lives a hard lifestyle, working at a number of jobs. Her only pleasure is her nephew, who eventually becomes a merchant marine. When Oshige meets her old love ten years later, she is able to forgive him and even thank him for the path her life has taken.
Ishimatsu the Yakuza: Something's Fishy · 1967Ishimatsu the Yakuza: Something's Fishy
★ 5.01967
Movie
Matsukichi, a worker at a fish market, tries to settle the business between the two competitors on his turf.
Mother's Love Letter · 1935Mother's Love Letter
1935
Movie
Domestic comedy involving a strong wife and a "henpecked" husband taking place in a family-run judo school.
The Seven Vows, Part 3 · 1957The Seven Vows, Part 3
★ 7.01957
MovieAdventure
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the seven crosses are finally united to reveal the secret of the royal treasure.
Giant Rumble · 1964Giant Rumble
★ 6.01964
MovieAction
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s father, a decent boss, he had taken to the road after a gang fight until things cooled down. While honing his sword skills in his travels, everything in the town had changed and he descended into a virtual hell of violence. Opponents were being slaughtered by a former samurai ‘Bodyguard’ played by Tanba Tetsuro at the height of his amazing career. While these two master swordsmen are fated to meet, before that can even happen they must survive one of the longest, bloodiest swordfights in movie history!
An Edo Magistrate · 1961An Edo Magistrate
★ 6.61961
Movie
When a former artisan is tricked into putting his sister up as collateral for a loan by a gangster boss in a crooked gambling casino it sets in motion the story of Ooka Echizen, the famed magistrate of Edo during the reign of Shogun Tsuneyoshi. In a world where humans bow down to dogs and are beheaded for harming them, it's a wonder people can survive at all. Nakamura Kinnosuke is a former samurai who has left the fold to live freely and must put his life on the line to save the girl he loves, and rescue her from the yakuza who duped her brother. When the truth comes out about his background, he is forced to take on the role of Edo Magistrate, a decision that brings him unimaginable heartache and danger!
Dance of the Capital · 1942Dance of the Capital
1942
Movie
Hiromasa Nomura World War II era film
Sasaki Kojiro · 1951Sasaki Kojiro
★ 6.01951
MovieActionHistory
Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to national fame, and a young Toshiro Mifune appears as the legendary master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi for the first time and essentially sets the standard for future portrayals.This masterpiece is based on the original story as written by noted author Murakami Genzo and is far superior to any other versions. Following Kojiro from his earliest days through his fateful meeting with Musashi, this movie is filled with exciting and dramatic moments culminating in the best version of the final duel ever seen on film.
The Seven Vows, Part 2 · 1957The Seven Vows, Part 2
★ 7.01957
MovieAdventure
The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being held captive by the enemy pirate Ongo, Goro discovers the whereabouts of the missing seventh cross. Will he succeed in bringing all seven cross together to reveal the secret code of the royal treasure?