Acting
Hajime Izu
Born July 6, 1917 · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Died January 1, 2005 · aged 87
Hajime Izu was born on July 6, 1918 in Japan. He was an actor and writer, known for Onna (1964), Jinzô ningen Kikaidâ (1972) and Nora inu (1949). He died in 2005.
Known For
Legend of the Cat Monster · 1983Legend of the Cat Monster
★ 5.01983
MovieTV MovieHorror
A legendary actress thought to be dead is discovered living in an isolated mansion. A screenwriter is tasked with writing her comeback film, which leads the two to live under the same roof.
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi · 1979The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
★ 6.41979
MovieComedyMystery
Obayashi's take on the famous Kosuke Kindaichi series, made popular partly thanks to the numerous movie-adaptions by Kon Ichikawa, the most known being The Inugami Family. Kosuke Kindaichi is the most famous detective in Japan. Kindaichi gets a new case to figure out who has beheaded a valuable statue and made off with its head.
Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider · 1973Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider
★ 6.81973
MovieActionAdventure
A sinister organization launches a wave of audacious attacks in an attempt to gain world domination. Commanded by the evil Professor Gill, masked androids and fearsome DARK Destructoid monsters terrorize innocent victims and wreak havoc throughout Japan. A solitary figure emerges to combat the menace. Whenever DARK attacks, a denim-clad road warrior appears, strumming a haunting refrain on his guitar. His name is Jiro, and a secret lies at the heart of his lonely existence. Jiro is a mechanical man. Vulnerable to Professor Gill's shrill flute wooing him to the DARK side, Jiro battles the evil menace by transforming into the mighty red-and-blue android known as...Kikaida.
Battle Anthem · 1983Battle Anthem
★ 7.71983
MovieWarHistory
The story of Japan's victory in the battle of Tsushima Strait.
Stray Dog · 1949Stray Dog
★ 7.61949
MovieCrimeDrama
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Executive Chair · 1958Executive Chair
1958
MovieDramaRomance
In post-war Japan, The Second Drawer follows Funada, a devoted company man whose planned family trip is disrupted by the sudden death of his boss. Thrust into a delicate business negotiation and a chance encounter with a mysterious woman, he becomes entangled in a quiet storm of corporate intrigue, personal sacrifice, and emotional complexity. As relationships shift and secrets surface, Funada must navigate the fine line between duty and desire in a world where ambition and morality rarely
Sudden Rain · 1956Sudden Rain
★ 6.71956
MovieDrama
Fumiko and Ryōtarō Namiki's marriage has gone stale, with both constantly arguing over what to do on a day off, or about her cutting out recipes from the newspaper before he finishes reading it. Their animosities are witnessed by Fumiko's niece Ayako, who visits to complain about her own husband's inattentiveness, and their new neighbours, the Imasatos.
Turning Point · 1994Turning Point
★ 7.01994
MovieDrama
A middle-aged journalist looking to make her big break. After working the same beat on the "women's page", Yumiko gets promoted to editorials.
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