Acting

Racket Nakata

Born March 3, 1920 · Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Died February 5, 1997 · aged 76

No biography available.

Known For

Wolves of the City, Operation "Rat"Wolves of the City, Operation "Rat" · 1969
Wolves of the City, Operation "Rat"
7.01969
MovieDramaAction
Tokyo hoodlums travel to Osaka and enter into rivalry with the local gangsters.
Ghost Story of Devil's Fire SwampGhost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp · 1963
Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp
9.01963
MovieHorror
Nishina Saburouta is powerful but corrupted priest. One night, an old samurai who couldn't bear him any more, attempts to kill him, but without success. Saburouta is rescued by his niece, Keisuke at the last moment. Keisuke is a a good-for-nothing. Since that event, he always turns to his uncle when he needs money. Recently Keisuke feels his uncle isn't as generous as he used to be, he suspects that Saburouta has found out the illicit relation between Keisuke and his uncle's young mistress, Ohasu.
Adventures of ZatoichiAdventures of Zatoichi · 1964
Adventures of Zatoichi
6.71964
MovieAdventureAction
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman looking for her father, a village leader who has disappeared. As he helps her investigate the disappearance, Zatoichi also becomes involved with another young woman who is trying to help her brother, who has murdered someone at about the same time and place as the missing man was last seen.
Daring GirlsDaring Girls · 1969
Daring Girls
8.01969
MovieDramaCrime
Two sisters involved in rival underworld sex trade factions compete against each other in this tale of elaborate sex antics, yakuza crime, and bloody revenge.
Sazae-san, the Wayward WifeSazae-san, the Wayward Wife · 1959
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
1959
MovieComedyFamily
Masuo and Sazae are enjoying their newlywed life in their new house, even though they are in company housing. Masuo's colleague is invited to thank him for the newlyweds, but Masuo has been told by Managing Director Hanamura to go on a business trip to Kansai. Before long, Masuo contacted Sazae to come to Osaka.
Gamblers and RacketeersGamblers and Racketeers · 1964
Gamblers and Racketeers
10.01964
MovieCrimeDrama
Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which supports the town vendors unlike Takioka, who will stop at nothing to undermine the vendors and take over the territory. Masakichi will do all he can to protect and support the people. Ryutaro Kijima is senior son to Masakichi, though disowned, he keeps interest in the family from a distance. He will be there for his father and his hot tempered younger brother Katsuo, if they should need his loyal help.
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of DutyRed Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty · 1972
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
7.91972
MovieActionDrama
The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…
Blue Snake BathBlue Snake Bath · 1959
Blue Snake Bath
5.01959
MovieHorror
Last part of the Snake Woman trilogy.

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The Purple HoodThe Purple Hood · 1958
The Purple Hood
5.41958
MovieActionAdventure
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.
The Lord and the GamblerThe Lord and the Gambler · 1959
The Lord and the Gambler
10.01959
MovieComedyDrama
Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving no heir and despite the protest from Minister Horio, it is decided that young Chonosuke is to succeed as ruler of the clan. Horio determines to murder Chonosuke on his way to Edo so that his own grandchild may rule the Takatori Clan. "Odd" Han, a travelling gambler happens to stop at the inn where Chonosuke's party is staying in secret. The assassins come to attack Chonosuke on the riverbank where he is viewing the fireworks alone but are driven off by Han. Now Chonosuke travels with Han disguised as a gambler during which he begins to learn the hardships of the peasants and is struck with the contrast between the life of a feudal and those whose labour provides his luxurious living.

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