Acting
Shin Tokudaiji
Born October 5, 1910 · Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Died July 19, 1995 · aged 84
No biography available.
Known For
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.
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.
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!
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!
Dance of the Capital · 1942Dance of the Capital
1942
Movie
Hiromasa Nomura World War II era film
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.
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!
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.
Filmography
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Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu · 1956Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu
★ 7.01956
Movie
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