Acting
Ushio Akashi
Born September 11, 1898 · Tottori, Japan
Died November 26, 1986 · aged 88
No biography available.
Known For
Orders from Hell · 1964Orders from Hell
★ 7.01964
Movie
Here Because of You · 1964Here Because of You
★ 5.51964
MovieDrama
An uplifting drama about the bond between a group of high school seniors and their kind-hearted teacher, Mr. Yabuki. Faced with the rigors of growing up in modern times, students often look to Mr. Yabuki for advice and guidance. But when Mr. Yabuki’s career is threatened as a result of a false accusation from the school’s PTA, the students band together to stand up for their beloved teacher and help him to save his good reputation and job.
Castle of Flames · 1960Castle of Flames
★ 7.21960
MovieDrama
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
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.
Prince of Space · 1959Prince of Space
★ 2.61959
MovieActionScience Fiction
Attracted by the report of the development of a new type of rocket fuel, the vicious dictator of Krangkor, the dark planet, descends on Earth to steal the formula from its creator, the benevolent Dr. Makin.
Drunken Sword · 1962Drunken Sword
★ 6.01962
Movie
Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku · 1961Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
★ 10.01961
MovieActionComedy
The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era.
Flowers on the Trail · 1957Flowers on the Trail
1957
Movie
Movies
Orders from Hell · 1964Orders from Hell
★ 7.01964
Movie
Here Because of You · 1964Here Because of You
★ 5.51964
MovieDrama
An uplifting drama about the bond between a group of high school seniors and their kind-hearted teacher, Mr. Yabuki. Faced with the rigors of growing up in modern times, students often look to Mr. Yabuki for advice and guidance. But when Mr. Yabuki’s career is threatened as a result of a false accusation from the school’s PTA, the students band together to stand up for their beloved teacher and help him to save his good reputation and job.
Castle of Flames · 1960Castle of Flames
★ 7.21960
MovieDrama
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
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.
Prince of Space · 1959Prince of Space
★ 2.61959
MovieActionScience Fiction
Attracted by the report of the development of a new type of rocket fuel, the vicious dictator of Krangkor, the dark planet, descends on Earth to steal the formula from its creator, the benevolent Dr. Makin.
Drunken Sword · 1962Drunken Sword
★ 6.01962
Movie
Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku · 1961Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
★ 10.01961
MovieActionComedy
The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era.
Flowers on the Trail · 1957Flowers on the Trail
1957
Movie
Sword of Wind and Clouds · 1963Sword of Wind and Clouds
1963
Movie
This gripping historical drama depicts a clash of swordsmen, secret government spies, mysterious thieves, robbers and roving samurai who want to take possession of the “Sword of Heaven and Earth.” The film stars the father and son of Jushiro Konoe and Hiroki Matsukata.
Five Paths to Revenge · 1956Five Paths to Revenge
1956
Movie
The orphaned son of a count who was assassinated by his subordinates in a conspiracy during the Pacific War becomes obsessed with taking revenge on his late father's enemies.
The Princess and the Bearded Lord · 1962The Princess and the Bearded Lord
1962
Movie
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!
Morning Breeze in Edo · 1960Morning Breeze in Edo
★ 6.21960
Movie
The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends’ missing family members in Edo.
An Eagle Eyed Lord · 1961An Eagle Eyed Lord
★ 8.01961
Movie
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.
Sakura Official · 1962Sakura Official
★ 7.01962
MovieHistoryWar
As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
Blind Wolf · 1963Blind Wolf
1963
Movie
Tales of Young Genji Kuro · 1957Tales of Young Genji Kuro
★ 7.01957
MovieAction
Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
Twenty-Four Eyes · 1954Twenty-Four Eyes
★ 7.71954
MovieDrama
From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affected by historical events and personal circumstances.
The Happy Wanderer · 1956The Happy Wanderer
1956
Movie
Japan's Longest Day · 1967Japan's Longest Day
★ 7.31967
MovieDramaHistory
Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
Mother's Ambition · 1955Mother's Ambition
1955
MovieDrama
The Kumakichi Ishida family lived happily in a small house in Shibuya while their mansion in Azabu was requisitioned by the occupation forces. When the residence is released to them, Mrs. Ishida wants to turn it into a Western style hotel to recoup their fortunes, but returns to Shibuya, swindled and sober.
Curse of the Blood · 1968Curse of the Blood
★ 6.71968
MovieHorror
A samurai kills a blind man who tells him to repay his debts. Because of the samurai's actions his entire family is to bear a terrible curse.
13 Assassins · 196313 Assassins
★ 7.51963
MovieAdventureDrama
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
TV Shows
Kamen Rider · 1971Kamen Rider
★ 6.41971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.
Suki! Suki!! Majo sensei · 1971Suki! Suki!! Majo sensei
★ 9.01971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Hikaru Tsuki is a new 5th grade teacher at Tozai Elementary School. Secretly, she is also the alien princess of Planet Alpha and a peacekeeper for the Space Alliance assigned to Earth.
Professional Killers · 1972Professional Killers
★ 8.01972
SeriesDramaCrime
A shikakenin was an under-the-cover trade that undertook killing in Edo. Hanemon of Otowa, an agency that introduced laborers and maids, was also one of these. Katsugoro Iseya was a timber dealer who had come in as a client. His target was the constructions magistrate Hanno, and the Tatsumiya who sipped on the benefits. Hanemon who had a stong code towards killing, where he would only kill those who do no good to be in the world, accepts this request. Baian Fujieda, a needle doctor would carry out the killing. However, the professional killer Baian fails to bring down Tatsumiya. Hanemon then looks to another shikakenin, the ronin Sanai Nishimura for the role. Although Sanai's ability with the sword is good, he lives poorly in a tenement, and accepts this commission on the condition that it is kept a secret from his wife and child. Here, they close in on Hanno and Tatsumiya again...