Raizō Ichikawa

Acting

Raizō Ichikawa

Born August 29, 1931 · Kyoto, Japan

Died July 17, 1969 · aged 37

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ichikawa Raizō VIII (born 29 August 1931 in Kyoto, Japan, died 17 July 1969 in Tokyo, Japan) was a Japanese film and kabuki actor. Died of rectal cancer. He was born as Yoshiya Ōta in Kyoto on August 29, 1931. Ichikawa Raizō appeared mostly in period dramas (jidaigeki). He is best known for the Sleepy Eyes of Death (Nemuri Kyoshiro) series, Ninja (Shinobi …

Known For

Taira Clan SagaTaira Clan Saga · 1955
Taira Clan Saga
6.81955
MovieDramaHistory
Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei.
The Two MusashisThe Two Musashis · 1960
The Two Musashis
5.81960
MovieDramaAction
During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu clan's top instructors and then taking on Sasaki Kojiro!
The Broken CommandmentThe Broken Commandment · 1962
The Broken Commandment
6.81962
MovieDrama
Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
The Demon of Mount OeThe Demon of Mount Oe · 1960
The Demon of Mount Oe
6.51960
MovieHorrorFantasy
A band of warriors journeys to Mount Oe to rescue abducted women from a demon, overcoming supernatural threats like a giant spider and a diabolical witch along the way.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Scarred YosaburoScarred Yosaburo · 1960
Scarred Yosaburo
9.01960
MovieDramaAction
The film depicts the scarring of Yosaburo at the hands of yakuza thugs who catch him with mistress of the gang boss. Despite the physical and emotional scars he now carries with him, Yosaburo falls for a young noblewoman. The rest of the film follows the two as they fend off attacks from gangs and the police.
Ninja, A Band of AssassinsNinja, A Band of Assassins · 1962
Ninja, A Band of Assassins
6.41962
MovieAction
Warlord Oda Nobunaga seeks to unite a fractured Japan. A young man trained in the arts of ninjitsu is manipulated by a ninja master into attempting to assassinate the warlord before he completes his task.
The Loyal 47 RoninThe Loyal 47 Ronin · 1958
The Loyal 47 Ronin
6.21958
MovieDramaHistory
Japan, 1701. A group of samurai become rônin after their lord is forced to commit seppuku for assaulting a court official, who will become the target of a merciless revenge.

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