Writing

Shinji Kessoku

Born August 6, 1926 · Tokyo, Japan

Died May 30, 1987 · aged 60

No biography available.

Known For

Sunny and Cloudy DaysSunny and Cloudy Days · 1960
Sunny and Cloudy Days
1960
Movie
Three for The RoadThree for The Road · 1958
Three for The Road
1958
Movie
Law in Ghost IslandLaw in Ghost Island · 1961
Law in Ghost Island
6.01961
MovieAdventure
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Flowers on the RoadFlowers on the Road · 1961
Flowers on the Road
5.01961
MovieComedy
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Sword of Wind and CloudsSword of Wind and Clouds · 1963
Sword of Wind and Clouds
1963
Movie
This gripping historical drama depicts a clash of swordsmen, secret government spies, mysterious thieves, robbers and roving samurai who want to take possession of the “Sword of Heaven and Earth.” The film stars the father and son of Jushiro Konoe and Hiroki Matsukata.
Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga OdaLucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda · 1959
Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda
7.51959
MovieDramaHistory
Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582) was a major daimyo during the Warring State period of Japanese history. He was the second son of Oda Nobuhide, a deputy military governor with land holdings in Owari province. Nobunaga lived a life of continuous military conquest, eventually conquering a third of Japanese daimyo before his death in 1582. Telling the story of his rise to prominence as he leads an army of 4,000 men against the 40,000 troops of Lord Imagawa Yoshimoto to prevent the arrogant daimyo from crushing the Oda clan and taking control of the entire nation. From a newly restored anamorpic widescreen print, this is the ultimate warlord movie.
Tales of Young Genji KuroTales of Young Genji Kuro · 1957
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
7.01957
MovieAction
Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the Otsubo family.
The Princess and the Bearded LordThe Princess and the Bearded Lord · 1962
The Princess and the Bearded Lord
1962
Movie

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Restoration FireRestoration Fire · 1961
Restoration Fire
7.01961
MovieDramaHistory
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)

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