Kengo Furusawa

Directing

Kengo Furusawa

Born March 30, 1919 · Tosu, Saga, Japan

Died January 16, 1997 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

Ghost Cat of NabeshimaGhost Cat of Nabeshima · 1949
Ghost 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.
Reporters from the SkyReporters from the Sky · 1960
Reporters from the Sky
8.01960
MovieActionDrama
Action melodrama.
A Brother and His SisterA Brother and His Sister · 1956
A Brother and His Sister
8.01956
MovieDrama
In a household of three the husband is a salaryman who lives with his younger sister and wife in Tokyo. He is returning home late in the evenings because he plays go, or a Japanese version of chess, with his boss. The wife and sister are unhappy about this. The man's co-worker advises him to stop the late evenings out with the boss, but the man cares less. His sister works at a foreign firm and speaks English. When a man who had earlier visited her workplace returns and asks her out for dinner, she rejects him by lying about a husband. He had made impolite comments about her in English during his earlier visit not realizing she understands him.
Youth Season ContinuedYouth Season Continued · 1964
Youth Season Continued
7.01964
MovieMusicComedy
The Second movie based on a popular TV show about Pintemps Cosmetics and their struggles to make new successful products, filled with singing, dancing, and laughter.
Young Guy in the South PacificYoung Guy in the South Pacific · 1967
Young Guy in the South Pacific
7.01967
MovieComedy
The 10th film in the Wakadaisho series, the Young Ace Yuichi Tanuma travels to Hawaii to train in deep-sea navigation. The Young Ace comes to the rescue of various women in peril, teaches a would-be restauranteur how to make sukiyaki, thwarts the romantic aspirations of his rival Ao Daisho, and competes in the finals of the Japan Judo Championship at the Nippon Budokan. Shot across various locations across Hawaii, Tahiti, Saipan, and Tokyo.
Japan's No. 1 PlayboyJapan's No. 1 Playboy · 1963
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
9.01963
MovieComedy
The music teacher, who danced the twist at the graduation ceremony of the solemn female school, was fired but decided to try his luck in the cosmetics business, and became the best salesman anyone had ever seen. First film in popular "Number 1" Series.
Crazy Big DiscoveryCrazy Big Discovery · 1969
Crazy Big Discovery
8.01969
MovieComedyScience Fiction
When the yakuza murder a bar hostess who, through a computer error, had amassed a huge fortune , the Crazy Cats make a robot duplicate of her.
Oshare daisakusenOshare daisakusen · 1976
Oshare daisakusen
10.01976
Movie
1976 Japanese movie

Movies

Ghost Cat of NabeshimaGhost Cat of Nabeshima · 1949
Ghost 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.
Reporters from the SkyReporters from the Sky · 1960
Reporters from the Sky
8.01960
MovieActionDrama
Action melodrama.
A Brother and His SisterA Brother and His Sister · 1956
A Brother and His Sister
8.01956
MovieDrama
In a household of three the husband is a salaryman who lives with his younger sister and wife in Tokyo. He is returning home late in the evenings because he plays go, or a Japanese version of chess, with his boss. The wife and sister are unhappy about this. The man's co-worker advises him to stop the late evenings out with the boss, but the man cares less. His sister works at a foreign firm and speaks English. When a man who had earlier visited her workplace returns and asks her out for dinner, she rejects him by lying about a husband. He had made impolite comments about her in English during his earlier visit not realizing she understands him.
Youth Season ContinuedYouth Season Continued · 1964
Youth Season Continued
7.01964
MovieMusicComedy
The Second movie based on a popular TV show about Pintemps Cosmetics and their struggles to make new successful products, filled with singing, dancing, and laughter.
Young Guy in the South PacificYoung Guy in the South Pacific · 1967
Young Guy in the South Pacific
7.01967
MovieComedy
The 10th film in the Wakadaisho series, the Young Ace Yuichi Tanuma travels to Hawaii to train in deep-sea navigation. The Young Ace comes to the rescue of various women in peril, teaches a would-be restauranteur how to make sukiyaki, thwarts the romantic aspirations of his rival Ao Daisho, and competes in the finals of the Japan Judo Championship at the Nippon Budokan. Shot across various locations across Hawaii, Tahiti, Saipan, and Tokyo.
Japan's No. 1 PlayboyJapan's No. 1 Playboy · 1963
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
9.01963
MovieComedy
The music teacher, who danced the twist at the graduation ceremony of the solemn female school, was fired but decided to try his luck in the cosmetics business, and became the best salesman anyone had ever seen. First film in popular "Number 1" Series.
Crazy Big DiscoveryCrazy Big Discovery · 1969
Crazy Big Discovery
8.01969
MovieComedyScience Fiction
When the yakuza murder a bar hostess who, through a computer error, had amassed a huge fortune , the Crazy Cats make a robot duplicate of her.
Oshare daisakusenOshare daisakusen · 1976
Oshare daisakusen
10.01976
Movie
1976 Japanese movie
Farewell RabaulFarewell Rabaul · 1954
Farewell Rabaul
8.11954
MovieRomanceWar
A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of any woman who will have them, they spend their days indulging in every fantasy in order to escape the overwhelming fear of death looming just over the horizon.
Youth of Heiji SenigataYouth of Heiji Senigata · 1953
Youth of Heiji Senigata
7.01953
MovieDramaHistory
Diary of a Company President: Peaceful PeriodDiary of a Company President: Peaceful Period · 1959
Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period
10.01959
MovieComedy
Sixth entry in the Company President Series.
Duel at Fort EzoDuel at Fort Ezo · 1970
Duel at Fort Ezo
5.81970
MovieAction
1864. Samurai Shinbei is sent in a secret mission to Ezo, in the North of Japan, to stop riots of villagers commanded by Jirozaemon. A Russian count's daughter, the village leader's daughter and a secret treasure add up to the adventure.
The Sandal KeeperThe Sandal Keeper · 1964
The Sandal Keeper
8.01964
MovieComedy
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Hitoshi Ueki) starts out as Nobunaga's "Sandal Keeper" but climbs the ranks to eventually become a trusted general.
Forbidden PathForbidden Path · 1952
Forbidden Path
8.01952
MovieDrama
Colonel Kato's Falcon SquadronColonel Kato's Falcon Squadron · 1944
Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron
7.01944
MovieWar
A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.
Doterai ManDoterai Man · 1975
Doterai Man
8.51975
MovieDrama
Business is a game! A theatrical version of the TV drama that became a social phenomenon starring Teruhiko Saigo. Set in a wholesaler town in Osaka, it depicts the activities of the main character Takezo Yamashita who repels adversity with a man's stubbornness and guts.
Japan's No. 1 BraggartJapan's No. 1 Braggart · 1964
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
8.01964
Movie
When hopeful Olympic triple-jump competitor injures both his Achilles tendons, he discovers an old manuscript about self-confidence to join the best company in Japan try to triple-jump his way to the top and marry the company model (Mie Hama) in the bargain. The second installment in the "Japan's No. 1" film series.
Crazy Big ExplosionCrazy Big Explosion · 1969
Crazy Big Explosion
7.01969
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Chaos ensues when a secret agent gathers a group of criminals (The Crazy Cats) to steal gold from a bank.
The Crazy AdventureThe Crazy Adventure · 1965
The Crazy Adventure
7.01965
MovieComedyAdventure
After being mistaken for counterfeiters by the police, an inventor and reporter try to track down the real counterfeiters.
It Started In The AlpsIt Started In The Alps · 1966
It Started In The Alps
8.01966
MovieComedyRomance
Seventh movie of the Wakadaishō series directed by Kengo Furusawa.
Irresponsible Age of JapanIrresponsible Age of Japan · 1962
Irresponsible Age of Japan
9.01962
MovieMusicComedy
An irresponsible salaryman works his way to the top of the corporate ladder.
Siege of Fort BismarckSiege of Fort Bismarck · 1963
Siege of Fort Bismarck
7.01963
MovieDramaWar
The Last ChallengeThe Last Challenge · 1961
The Last Challenge
9.01961
Movie
1961 Japanese movie
Irresponsible Rascal of JapanIrresponsible Rascal of Japan · 1962
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
8.51962
MovieComedy
Sequel to "Irresponsible Age of Japan".

TV Shows

Zone FighterZone Fighter · 1973
Zone Fighter
7.81973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Zone Fighter, known in Japan as Ryūsei Ningen Zone, is a tokusatsu science fiction superhero television series. Produced by Toho Company Ltd., the show aired on Nippon Television from April 2 to September 24, 1973, with a total of 26 episodes, it was cancelled due to the oil crisis of 1973. This was Toho's answer to not only the popular Ultra Series, but the Henshin Hero phenomenon started by shows like Kamen Rider and Android Kikaider. The previous year, Toho had just made their successful first superhero show, Rainbowman. The series was also notable for its guest appearance by Toho's own Godzilla, as well as two other Toho monsters, King Ghidorah and Gigan. Supplementary materials published by Toho have confirmed Zone Fighter to be part of the Showa-era Godzilla series, taking place in between Godzilla vs. Megalon and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.