Hiromi Hanazono

Acting

Hiromi Hanazono

Born September 1, 1940 · Tokyo, Japan (age 86)

No biography available.

Known For

The Master SpearmanThe Master Spearman · 1960
The Master Spearman
★ 6.01960
MovieDrama
Kurando is a retired samurai. Granted a last-second reprieve from the obligation to commit harakiri, he decides to settle down and marry one of the two kabuki actresses who helped him enjoy what he thought would be his final days.
Chikamatsu's Love in OsakaChikamatsu's Love in Osaka · 1959
Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
★ 5.21959
MovieRomance
Chubei, the adopted son of an Osaka courier, falls desperately in love with the courtesan Umegawa. To prevent a wealthy client from purchasing her, he steals money from his employer to buy her freedom himself. Now hunted criminals, the lovers flee toward Yamato, pursued by the law.
The Lost Public FundsThe Lost Public Funds · 1958
The Lost Public Funds
★ 10.01958
MovieDramaCrime
Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were collected as a tax to the shogun. The guard of Nijo castle Asaka Keinosuke, disguised as a komuso monk, proceeds to investigate the theft, traces of thieves lead to Edo, where Asaka goes.
The Ako RetainersThe Ako Retainers · 1961
The Ako Retainers
★ 6.01961
MovieActionDrama
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
Kanbei's Bargain SaleKanbei's Bargain Sale · 1958
Kanbei's Bargain Sale
★ 7.01958
MovieRomanceDrama
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
Good RascalsGood Rascals · 1962
Good Rascals
★ 6.01962
MovieComedy
A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.
Unwieldy BrothersUnwieldy Brothers · 1960
Unwieldy Brothers
1960
MovieHistoryAction
Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion and impulsive violence. The samurai brothers fight against corruption in a castle.
The Lucky Status SymbolThe Lucky Status Symbol · 1972
The Lucky Status Symbol
1972
MovieRomanceCrime
Hiroshi (Tatsuo Umemiya) has the biggest penis in all of Japan and everyone who touches (or is touched by) it, is blessed by good fortune. After buying his sister a washing machine for her wedding, he travels to Tokyo, where he must help his friend Masa out of a half-million yen debt. Among other hijinks, he becomes a penis god in the process.

Filmography

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The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in TurbulenceThe Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence · 1960
The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
★ 5.71960
MovieActionDrama
The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.

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A Spectacular ShowdownA Spectacular Showdown · 1959
A Spectacular Showdown
★ 6.31959
MovieAction
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.