Eisuke Takizawa

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Eisuke Takizawa

Born September 6, 1902 · Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Died November 29, 1965 · aged 63

Eisuke Takizawa (滝沢英輔, Takizawa Eisuke, 6 September 1902 – 29 November 1965) (alternate name: Kinpachi Kajiwara) was a Japanese film director. Born in Tokyo, Takizawa worked at Tōa Cinema and Makino Film Productions before debuting as a director in 1929 with Aru onna to gaka. He later directed primarily jidaigeki at Toho and Nikkatsu.

Known For

Swords and BrocadeSwords and Brocade · 1951
Swords and Brocade
9.01951
MovieDrama
A young lord joins gang of Robin-esque robbers.
The Flower and the SwordThe Flower and the Sword · 1964
The Flower and the Sword
1964
MovieCrime
A dangerous mobster threatens the life of a businessman's mother in this thriller. As Ryuji oversees the building of a bridge in Japan, a powerful gangster plans to stop the project. By any means necessary.
Muhō IchidaiMuhō Ichidai · 1957
Muhō Ichidai
1957
MovieDrama
The movie is about a man who started a brothel to make money out of his poor circumstances in the late Meiji period.
The Temptress and the MonkThe Temptress and the Monk · 1957
The Temptress and the Monk
8.01957
MovieHorrorDrama
A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.
The Samurai of EdoThe Samurai of Edo · 1955
The Samurai of Edo
6.01955
MovieHistoryWar
This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
Sixteen years oldSixteen years old · 1960
Sixteen years old
1960
MovieRomanceDrama
Senko Tamagawa is a third-year junior high school student, and she is the captain of the badminton club. Her father, Kinzo, remodeled her barn and lent it to her only Mikayo. Senko was somehow envious of her flashy life... In a tragedy with a girl living in the base as the main character, Katsumi Miki of "Life like a weed" adapted the original story of Muraji Uchiki and directed by Eisuke Takizawa of "Ajisai no Uta".
The Day BeforeThe Day Before · 1939
The Day Before
10.01939
MovieDramaHistory
A forceful indictment of the devastating effects of war and nationalistic fanaticism on the average man, who, in the face of the absurdity of violence, is reduced to apathy or victimhood.
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at DawnSaga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn · 1937
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn
10.01937
MovieActionAdventure
Story of a bandit king part 2.

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Kunisada ChūjiKunisada Chūji · 1954
Kunisada Chūji
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MovieDrama
Kunisada Tadaharu, a peasant of Kunisada Village in Joshu Sai County, could not stand the bad government and poor harvest of Takebe Genhan, the governor of the time. entered the world of As he played more and more games at the gambling hall, he became feared as "Chuji the gambling robber", and became a boss who had a share of Inui such as Nikko's Enzo and Shimizu's Kentetsu. However, due to a disagreement, he killed his benefactor Isaburo Boss, and was abandoned by Yasugoro and was chased. However, Chuji cleverly took advantage of the peasant uprising, shut himself up on Mt. Akagi, opened a gambling hall, and was touted as the greatest boss in the Kanto region. The magistrate, who learned of the close relationship between the peasants and Chuji, finally arranged for Chuji to go on a trip. Chuji, who doesn't know that he was weighed, gleefully descends the mountain, but...

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