Acting

Shonosuke Sawamura

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Known For

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port TownNew Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town · 1969
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
★ 6.51969
MovieDramaCrime
Katsuji takes revenge on evil Tamaru who forcefully took control of the fishery business run by Katsuji’s friend.
Submarine Ro Hasn't SurfacedSubmarine Ro Hasn't Surfaced · 1954
Submarine Ro Hasn't Surfaced
1954
MovieWar
Japanese war film.
Field NurseField Nurse · 1953
Field Nurse
★ 1.01953
MovieWarDrama
In 1942 South China, hardened field hospital nurse Yukiko secretly loves Sergeant Nemoto. The arrival of a fragile new nurse, Keiko, reawakens Yukiko's warmth but also sparks intense jealousy when Nemoto shows Keiko kindness. As the two bond over a shared hometown, Yukiko's resentment grows. The situation is compounded by the escalating chaos of a losing war, including air raids, medicine shortages, and a deadly malaria outbreak that weakens Keiko. Set against the backdrop of Japan’s impending defeat, Yukiko is forced to confront the high cost of her envy and decide where her loyalties lie in a final test of courage and compassion.
Gyakushû OrochimaruGyakushû Orochimaru · 1955
Gyakushû Orochimaru
★ 6.01955
MovieFantasyAction
An early fantasy film starring Tomisaburô Wakayama.
Iemitsu and HikozaIemitsu and Hikoza · 1941
Iemitsu 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).
Orera wa nagashi no ninkishaOrera wa nagashi no ninkisha · 1958
Orera wa nagashi no ninkisha
1958
Movie
Miki, the SwordmanMiki, the Swordman · 1951
Miki, the Swordman
★ 5.01951
MovieAdventureAction
After mastering swordsmanship at the dojo of Chiba Shusaku, and unable to serve a clan due to his illness, Hirate Miki becomes a ronin who winds up as bodyguard to Shigezo of Sasagawa leading up to an epic battle.
Code Between Brothers: All NewCode Between Brothers: All New · 1970
Code Between Brothers: All New
★ 6.51970
MovieCrimeDrama
When the boss of the Nakano Family decides to retire and makes a loyal follower the new boss instead of his own son, it causes strife in the family. Sides are taken and lines are drawn. Meanwhile, a rival family with a land dispute with the Nakano starts pulling strings behind the scenes...

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Professional KillersProfessional Killers · 1972
Professional Killers
★ 8.01972
SeriesDramaCrime
A shikakenin was an under-the-cover trade that undertook killing in Edo. Hanemon of Otowa, an agency that introduced laborers and maids, was also one of these. Katsugoro Iseya was a timber dealer who had come in as a client. His target was the constructions magistrate Hanno, and the Tatsumiya who sipped on the benefits. Hanemon who had a stong code towards killing, where he would only kill those who do no good to be in the world, accepts this request. Baian Fujieda, a needle doctor would carry out the killing. However, the professional killer Baian fails to bring down Tatsumiya. Hanemon then looks to another shikakenin, the ronin Sanai Nishimura for the role. Although Sanai's ability with the sword is good, he lives poorly in a tenement, and accepts this commission on the condition that it is kept a secret from his wife and child. Here, they close in on Hanno and Tatsumiya again...