Acting
Yōnosuke Toba
Born March 16, 1905 · Tokyo, Japan
Died October 10, 1958 · aged 53
No biography available.
Known For
Under the Blossoming Peach · 1951Under the Blossoming Peach
1951
MovieDrama
A picture-story-show operator, accompanies her son, Akira, who lives apart from her, to a hot-spring medical treatment and spend a moment of brief happiness together, but eventually the time comes to say goodbye. The portrayal of the children and the atmosphere of the hot spring resort shine through in this film about a mother by master filmmaker Hiroshi Shimizu.
Koga Manshion · 1949Koga Manshion
1949
MovieDrama
Kazuo Hasegawa's debut at Daiei.
Iemitsu and Hikoza · 1941Iemitsu and Hikoza
1941
MovieDramaHistory
A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing somewhat against type).
365 Nights · 1948365 Nights
★ 6.71948
MovieDrama
A young man rents an apartment in Tokyo and discover it was built by his father. He falls in love with the daughter of the mistress of the house and decides to marry her. Only to discover that his father is is in debt and wants him to marry Ranko so that she may help his company by granting 1.5 million yen. Teruko decides to borrow money from a greedy bar owner who lends her money on certain conditions and photographs her without her consent. A love traingle forms between Koroku, Ranko, and Teruko. Things complicate when Koroku marries Teruko and Tsugawa threatens them for the money causing many twists and turns.
Mito Komon - The Secret Letter · 1935Mito Komon - The Secret Letter
1935
Movie
Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō. Again scripted by the legendary Yamanaka Sadao
Mother · 1952Mother
★ 7.01952
MovieDrama
A teenaged girl witnesses her widowed mother's attempt to sustain her family.
Edo Spring · 1936Edo Spring
1936
Movie
Kinshiro takes over the family, but he thinks he is going to replace the son of his stepmother but runs into trouble when he befriends the yakuza.
Sasaki Kojiro · 1951Sasaki Kojiro
★ 6.01951
MovieActionHistory
Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to national fame, and a young Toshiro Mifune appears as the legendary master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi for the first time and essentially sets the standard for future portrayals.This masterpiece is based on the original story as written by noted author Murakami Genzo and is far superior to any other versions. Following Kojiro from his earliest days through his fateful meeting with Musashi, this movie is filled with exciting and dramatic moments culminating in the best version of the final duel ever seen on film.















