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Rokuhei Susukita

Born January 1, 1899 · Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Died December 18, 1960 · aged 61

In 1923 he joined Makino Production in Kyoto to write scripts for their major star, Tsumasaburo Bando. Until 1930 he wrote almost 90 scripts for this company and gained an enormous reputation, but that year he decided to write and direct his own films without Bando. He debuted as a director for the Emperor Kine Company (later Shinko Cinema) in 1930 with "The Strange Story of Mito Komon". But none …

Known For

Super Hawk Volume IISuper Hawk Volume II · 1954
Super Hawk Volume II
1954
MovieDrama
Umon's Detective Story: Hakata Doll GiftUmon's Detective Story: Hakata Doll Gift · 1955
Umon's Detective Story: Hakata Doll Gift
1955
MovieDrama
Kingoro's Pure Diary: A Company President's First LoveKingoro's Pure Diary: A Company President's First Love · 1957
Kingoro's Pure Diary: A Company President's First Love
1957
Movie
Super Hawk Volume IIISuper Hawk Volume III · 1954
Super Hawk Volume III
1954
MovieDrama
Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple HoodSaheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood · 1949
Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood
1949
MovieDramaHistory
The purple hood reveals the embezzlement of public money by officials. A remake of Masahiro Makino's 1923 film.
Kagebôshi: The Shadow AvengerKagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger · 1959
Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger
★ 10.01959
MovieActionHistory
For the poor, Edo is Hell on Earth, starving under the rule of Tanuma Okitsugi, corrupt councilor to the shogun. But the courageous vagabond called “Kageboshi” (Shadow Avenger), will fight for the common folk, robbing the rich so the people will have rice. Tanuma’s henchmen will hire an evil swordsman to pose as Kageboshi, starting a wave of murder, kidnapping and robbery, searching for two antique sword-guards that will reveal the hiding place of a fortune in buried gold. But who will claim the gold? The poor of Edo, or the conniving Tanuma? Only Kageboshi’s flashing sword, tearing through Tanuma’s bloodthirsty minions, can forestall his wicked schemes.
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.
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at DawnRevenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn · 1955
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
1955
MovieDrama

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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.

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