Acting
Yataro Kurokawa
Born November 15, 1910 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Died June 23, 1984 · aged 73
No biography available.
Known For
Gate of Hell · 1953Gate of Hell
★ 7.11953
MovieDramaHistory
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman · 1957Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman
1957
Movie
Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido where he made his mark in history through his tragic end this is the story of a beloved and loyal henchman.
Jigoku taiko · 1953Jigoku taiko
1953
Movie
A girl from a tenement house was abducted in broad daylight, right in the heart of Edo.
Ghost Cat of Nabeshima · 1949Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
★ 6.51949
MovieMysteryHorror
Tanuma Kandayuu is a high class samurai of the house of Nabeshima. He finds a lavish board of Go (a Chinese Board game) at Kinbei's store. He recommend Kinbei to offer it to his lord. Kinbei hesitates at first, since he knows the board has a mysterious legend surrounding it; it's believed that for every game played on the board, one death is required.
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!
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.
Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass · 1960Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
★ 8.01960
MovieAction
Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
The Red Shadow · 1961The Red Shadow
★ 6.71961
MovieActionDrama
Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as guards of the castle, perceives the existence of a ninja and captures the mysterious sneaker.
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