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Tomiyasu Ikeda
Born May 15, 1892 · Hyogo, Japan
Died September 24, 1968 · aged 76
Japanese director and screenwriter. Directed nearly 90 films and wrote nearly 80 screenplays between 1924 and 1954 , he also appeared as an actor in about fifteen films between 1921 and 1960. In 1921 Ikeda was discovered by actor Matsunosuke Onoe and joined Nikkatsu Kyoto. After the Great Kanto Earthquake on September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12), the staff of the contemporary drama club moved from Nikkat…
Known For
Date sōdō: Haha goten · 1954Date sōdō: Haha goten
1954
Movie
Akōgishi · 1954Akōgishi
1954
Movie
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun · 1959Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
★ 8.21959
MovieAdventureDrama
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.
The Unleashed Lord · 1959The Unleashed Lord
★ 9.01959
Movie
Girl with the Fire Banner · 1958Girl with the Fire Banner
★ 5.01958
Movie
Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu’s family’s turf.
Chushingura · 1938Chushingura
★ 7.01938
MovieHistoryDrama
The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and the public, wait for an opportunity to avenge their master and his family.
The 26 Martyrs of Japan · 1931The 26 Martyrs of Japan
★ 7.01931
MovieDramaHistory
Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.
Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja · 1957Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja
★ 7.71957
MovieActionAdventure
During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to assassinate Hideyoshi and get the blueprints for the hidden fortress within Osaka Castle. Meanwhile the Koga group organizes to try and defend the castle for the peace of the nation. Beating off every trick from Sandayu, Torawakamaru protects the drawing, and when Ieyasu figures out a way to hold a match between Koga and Iga the two masters fight the greatest ninja battle ever held. The effects are truly spectacular in this classic ninja film from Toei.















