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Shūji Kawabe
Born April 17, 1922 · Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Died April 3, 2006 · aged 83
No biography available.
Known For
A Taxing Woman's Return · 1988A Taxing Woman's Return
★ 6.41988
MovieComedyMystery
Ryōko Itakura returns as the tough-as-nails government taxing agent. This time she must figure out a way to expose a fanatical religious cult lead by a corrupt sociopath.
The Imperial Navy · 1981The Imperial Navy
★ 6.61981
MovieWarDrama
A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War · 1957Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
★ 8.01957
MovieHistoryWar
Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal · 1959The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
★ 8.01959
MovieWar
In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the south. And despite negotiations between Japan and the U. S. A. war is declared with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Victories follow for Japan on land and sea and her forces push forward to the borders of India. But gradually the tide turns in favour of the Allies and after the atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration and by the order of the Emperor agrees to unconditional surrender. Under the supervision of the occupation forces the International Military Tribunal opens in Tokyo to try the Japanese war leaders. Established in the cause of justice, and to prevent future aggressive wars the trials drag on for two and a half years. And on December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six other war leaders mount the thirteen steps to the gallows at Tokyo's Sugamo prison.
Evil Brain from Outer Space · 1966Evil Brain from Outer Space
★ 5.01966
MovieActionScience Fiction
An evil brain from outer space unleashes monsters with deadly diseases on Earth with trying to conquer the universe. Superhero Starman must battle them all to save his planet.
Female Slave Ship · 1960Female Slave Ship
★ 6.51960
MovieActionWar
The year is 1945, months prior to Japan's ultimate defeat in WW2, and military lieutenant Sugawa is sent on a critical mission to deliver micro-fiche war plans to Tokyo from his base in Malaysia. But while flying over Chinese waters his plane is shot down and he is taken aboard a ship bound for Shanghai to deliver its merchandise - a ship filled with Female Slaves kidnapped from Japan. Will he abandon the women to pursue his main objective? Or will he fight foes, spies and pirates to save these women against all odds?
Beyond the Hills · 1960Beyond the Hills
1960
MovieThrillerDrama
On September 1, 1923, an unprecedented earthquake hit the Kanto region. The streets are filled with victims, and rumors are circulating around. The military seized the opportunity to round up and kill many socialists, anarchists, and Koreans, culminating in the arrest and murder of Sakae Osugi. His comrades and students are outraged by this atrocity. The young man Furukawa also becomes stronger in his determination to overthrow the military...
東京の夜は泣いている · 1961東京の夜は泣いている
1961
MovieDrama
Kazuko Matsuo sings the theme song to this drama film.
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東京の夜は泣いている · 1961東京の夜は泣いている
1961
MovieDrama
Kazuko Matsuo sings the theme song to this drama film.
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