Acting
Meichō Soganoya
Born June 3, 1908 · Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Died April 13, 1999 · aged 90
No biography available.
Known For
Red Diamond · 1964Red Diamond
★ 7.01964
MovieComedy
After losing all his money, Kizuka Keita, a seller on the black market, is trying to commit suicide. But he is saved by Morigen, a broker on the azuki beans market. A young man tries to regain his wealth in the bean market.
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!
Ninja's Mark · 1968Ninja's Mark
★ 5.91968
MovieAction
When the Shogun Tokugawa III is in bed with a girl, she turns into a monster. The court believes she is Ninja Magic, used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir. Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in and exposes the Ninja, even discovering their leader, a beautiful young girl named Kagiroi. Guessing that she is the daughter of some ousted daimyo anxious to get back into favor, he is about to unmask her when he is taken prisoner...
Nunnery Confidential · 1968Nunnery Confidential
★ 5.51968
Movie
Erotic Pinku film showcasing he life of Buddhist nuns during the Edo Period.
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.
The Debt of Blood · 1967The Debt of Blood
1967
MovieDrama
1967 Nikkatsu film.
Ninja Killers · 1964Ninja Killers
1964
MovieAction
Drunken samurai Saito Magobei lives a reckless and irresponsible life. He’s not the man to volunteer for thrilling adventures. But when Magobei and Kurita Heishichiro meet two frightened women escorting Kotaro, child heir to the perishing Azama Clan, they feel honor bound to protect them from clan traitors and their ninja henchmen. With ruthless ninja dogging every step, Magobei will have to find his courage, restore his pride, and wager his life on his lightning sword and his karate skills in a bloody battle to save the young lord. Immerse yourself in this exhilarating adventure of samurai versus ninja, brought to life by an extraordinary cast. Seize the moment and don't miss it!
True Osaka Grit · 1965True Osaka Grit
1965
MovieComedy
Based on a novel by Kôen Hasegawa
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