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Torao Setoguchi
Born May 23, 1906 · Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Died March 24, 1987 · aged 80
No biography available.
Known For
Benten Kozo · 1960Benten Kozo
★ 6.01960
MovieDramaAction
Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bidder. When Kiku gets fed up with how the temple uses the orphans and wants to leave he gets accused of a double murder and has to flee for his life and liberty.
Mysteries of Edo · 1956Mysteries of Edo
★ 6.01956
MovieDrama
A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the disappearance of young women in Edo.
Tale on Kanto Chivalry · 1963Tale on Kanto Chivalry
1963
MovieActionCrime
This is Akira Kobayashi's first leading role in a gangster film in the ninkyo-eiga genre. Together with Joe Shishido, he stars in a film about the fateful clash between two men living in the world of the yakuza. The Tomoe, Takato, and Senba gangs in Ryogoku are constantly fighting over territory. Rickshaw driver Daisaku decides to protect Takato's gang for the sake of his former benefactor, Setsu, but the rival Senba gang considers Daisaku their enemy...
Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin · 1958Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin
★ 10.01958
MovieComedyMystery
A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detective. Framed by a crooked magistrate for a crime she did not commit, Oshichi must clear her name of false charges after a woman helps to lead a prison break of the notorious Oshu Remnants. Meanwhile the magistrate, Lord Kai, conspires to be rid of her brother, Clan Elder, Lord Abe Iyo. Her only clue is an ornate dagger with a handle made of golden coins.
Heavenly Dragon · 1960Heavenly Dragon
★ 6.01960
Movie
From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side.
The Deep Blue Sea · 1957The Deep Blue Sea
★ 5.01957
MovieDramaMusic
To fulfill a friend’s dying wish, a young sailor Kenji takes on the task of delivering an heirloom to his friend’s daughter, Harumi, who has been adopted by another family. When he arrives, Kenji soon discovers that Harumi and her adopted family are the targets of an evil gang boss. In an attempt to help them, he decides to take matters into his own hands.
Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin · 1959Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin
1959
MovieComedyMystery
A mysterious coin found at a murder scene stirs the curiosity of young actress detective Oshichi and her brother Hyoma, who set out on a private investigation to unveil the secrets hidden behind the coin.
Gentle Breeze · 1959Gentle Breeze
★ 5.01959
Movie
A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis.
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八州血煙り笠 · 1961八州血煙り笠
1961
Movie
1961 Japanese movie
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