Acting
Meichō Soganoya
Born June 3, 1908 · Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Died April 13, 1999 · aged 90
No biography available.
Known For
Gokudô Petenshi · 1969Gokudô Petenshi
★ 10.01969
MovieComedy
A group of one-hit wonder scam artists led by the troubled "Kanpai," dealing with impotence, embark on a lively and poignant societal comedy. They overturn the distorted trends and authorities of modern society through peculiar methods such as taking over temples and creating fake emerging religions.
A Country Boss · 1962A Country Boss
1962
MovieComedy
A country boss gives up his way of life because of his daughter's marriage.
Western King, Eastern Leader · 1964Western King, Eastern Leader
1964
Movie
Konto 55: Grandson of a Ninja · 1969Konto 55: Grandson of a Ninja
1969
MovieComedy
A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.
Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder · 1970Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder
★ 7.71970
MovieActionDrama
Ryotatsu, the wayward Priest blinded by Shinkai, the Wicked Priest, has his own story in this ultra-violent tale from the era of the Meiji Reconstruction. When a woman leaves her blind son at the Monastery, Ryotatsu is forced to teach the boy how to cope as a blind person in old Japan. When he takes the child with him on the road to find the boy's mother, they run afoul of not only yakuza gangsters, but some corrupt army officers have been trying to sway public opinion against the Satsuma rebels by posing as members of Saigo Takamori's group. It's a bloody mistake for them to underestimate the strength of the Blind Priest, and he'll make them pay with their lives!
The Glamorous Ghost · 1964The Glamorous Ghost
★ 7.01964
MovieMystery
Based on the novel by Naoki Prize-nominated author Taro Takeshita, a thriller full of black humor. A jealous husband murders his adulterous wife, then embarks on a crusade to extort all the wealthy men whom she had affairs with.
Female Ninja Magic · 1964Female Ninja Magic
★ 7.11964
MovieActionDrama
In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in hopes of continuing the bloodline. Princess Sen and the five female ninja escape from Osaka castle by blending in with the handmaidens. Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu who was supposed to rule all under the heavens was informed of this secret. So Ieyasu orders five samurai of the Iga Ninja clan (brought by Hattori Hanzo) to stop the Toyotomi bloodline by killing the Kunoichi ninja. An attack of ninja magic arts unfolds in a battle of the sexes.
The Geisha · 1983The Geisha
★ 5.61983
MovieDramaRomance
Yokiro was the most successful Geisha house in Western Japan during the first half of the 20th century and remains open to this day. At its peak, it was home to over 200 geisha, however behind the fabulous facade, there were many battles - between family members, men and women, and with the Yakuza. Momokawa was sold to Yokiro at age 12, and despite being the top geisha, her many complicated relationships provide unending challenges throughout her glamorous but turbulent life.
















