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Directing
Shumei Onishi
Born May 3, 1923 · Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan (age 103)
No biography available.
Known For
The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins · 1960The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins
1960
MovieDramaCrime
The film adaptation of the novel "Three Little Rats" by Tatsuro Jinde. In this fascinating story, the rebellious Jirokichi and three men, united by a sense of justice and love, confront an evil merchant and an official who fills his pockets with gold, and eventually expose his crimes in order to avenge the death of one of his comrades.
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1 · 1954Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
1954
MovieAdventure
The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
Vampire Monster Mansion · 1961Vampire Monster Mansion
1961
MovieDrama
A sequel to "Vampire Dead Beauty Carving", featuring the same members from the previous work, including scriptwriter Koji Takada, director Hideaki Onishi, and cinematographer Shigehira Suzuki.
Blind Monk Swordsman · 1964Blind Monk Swordsman
1964
Movie
This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past. The prototype for the later two yakuza priest series with Shintaro Katsu and Tomisaburo Wakayama. Apparently so. And the swordsman motif seems to have been concurrent with Daiei's first ZATOICHI production.
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5 · 1954Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5
1954
MovieAdventure
The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin
Zoku nangoku taiheiki: Satsunan no arashi · 1954Zoku nangoku taiheiki: Satsunan no arashi
1954
Movie
The Bride of Headless Island · 1961The Bride of Headless Island
1961
MovieDramaHorror
Directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" fame. A thriller and unique period drama directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" from a script by Akiyoshi Kataoka. Suzuki Shuhei, the duo behind "Vampire Monster House," was in charge of cinematography. Cast: Ryuji Shinagawa Ryutaro Wasaki Keiko Ogimachi SHIMIZU Hajime
Souls in the Moonlight II · 1958Souls in the Moonlight II
★ 6.61958
MovieActionDrama
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.
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