Writing

Shinji Kessoku

Born August 6, 1926 · Tokyo, Japan

Died May 30, 1987 · aged 60

No biography available.

Known For

Black ThiefBlack Thief · 1964
Black Thief
7.51964
MovieAction
Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.
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 TrailFlowers on the Trail · 1957
Flowers on the Trail
1957
Movie
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.
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.
Fireball MagistrateFireball Magistrate · 1958
Fireball Magistrate
1958
MovieActionDrama
Two guardians of the Nijo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a secret passage to Edo Castle. Instead of reporting their find to local authorities, they decide to blackmail the lords who created the forbidden passage. To prove their crime, Magistrate Toyama Kinshiro launches a private undercover investigation.
Tengu PriestTengu Priest · 1962
Tengu Priest
7.01962
Movie
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.
Travels of GonkuroTravels of Gonkuro · 1961
Travels of Gonkuro
5.01961
Movie
Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.

Movies

Black ThiefBlack Thief · 1964
Black Thief
7.51964
MovieAction
Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.
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 TrailFlowers on the Trail · 1957
Flowers on the Trail
1957
Movie
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.
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.
Fireball MagistrateFireball Magistrate · 1958
Fireball Magistrate
1958
MovieActionDrama
Two guardians of the Nijo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a secret passage to Edo Castle. Instead of reporting their find to local authorities, they decide to blackmail the lords who created the forbidden passage. To prove their crime, Magistrate Toyama Kinshiro launches a private undercover investigation.
Tengu PriestTengu Priest · 1962
Tengu Priest
7.01962
Movie
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.
Travels of GonkuroTravels of Gonkuro · 1961
Travels of Gonkuro
5.01961
Movie
Sugimoto Gonkuro is travelling along from Tosa to Edo. On his journey he will meet both good and bad people.
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.
The Princess and the Bearded LordThe Princess and the Bearded Lord · 1962
The Princess and the Bearded Lord
1962
Movie
Three for The RoadThree for The Road · 1958
Three for The Road
1958
Movie
Golden Peacock Castle, Part 2Golden Peacock Castle, Part 2 · 1961
Golden Peacock Castle, Part 2
1961
MovieDramaFantasy
The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.
Goblin in StirrupsGoblin in Stirrups · 1959
Goblin in Stirrups
6.01959
MovieDramaAdventure
Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi.
The Chop ProfessorThe Chop Professor · 1956
The Chop Professor
8.01956
MovieDrama
Junpei Kihara, a young president of the University's wrestling club, is nicknamed "Mr. Chop". One day, on the way back from visiting the hospital after being thrown by Nobuyoshi Shinohara during practice and injured, he met Asako, the sister of Arisawa's mother, Katsuko. When they entering a coffee shop run by Asako's best friend Hisako, Hisako misunderstood them as lovers...
Travel with GhostTravel with Ghost · 1961
Travel with Ghost
1961
MovieMusicHorror
Ghost comedy film.
Revenge for His LoverRevenge for His Lover · 1962
Revenge for His Lover
8.01962
Movie
Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a vendetta against 17 wicked castle men.
Fall of the Shogun's MilitiaFall of the Shogun's Militia · 1954
Fall of the Shogun's Militia
7.01954
MovieHistory
Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes and a peerless swordsman who devoted his life to protecting the shogun and fighting on the side of the Tokugawa. This tells the story of the Shinsengumi starting at the moment of their greatest triumph through the final battles as the Tokugawa shogunate was brought down.
Four Swordsmen of AshuraFour Swordsmen of Ashura · 1955
Four Swordsmen of Ashura
1955
Movie
Lords of OppressionLords of Oppression · 1957
Lords of Oppression
1957
MovieDrama
Period drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Devil's Nursery RhymeDevil's Nursery Rhyme · 1961
Devil's Nursery Rhyme
7.01961
MovieMysteryHorror
1961 Toei adaptation of Yokomizo's novel.
Eight Brave BrothersEight Brave Brothers · 1959
Eight Brave Brothers
5.51959
MovieAdventureFantasy
One day, Yoshimi Satomi, the castle owner of Takita Castle in the country of Anbo, and his confidant Daisuke Kinba, on the way to hunt wild boars, felt sorry for a small dog that was about to be swallowed by a giant snake like a giant tree, and killed the serpent in a fierce battle and saved the puppy. Yoshimi decided to keep the puppy, naming it Hachibo. Now the Serpent Demon is determined to destroy Takita Castle, while Hachibo defends it with his life. His spirit is split into eight, and eight brave warriors must unite to defeat the demoness snake.
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.
The Phantom GoblinThe Phantom Goblin · 1962
The Phantom Goblin
6.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
An injured Edo official is rescued by a vassal whose appearance is exactly like himself, and swears to sweep out the criminals from the town on his behalf.
The Paper CraneThe Paper Crane · 1962
The Paper Crane
1962
MovieDrama
A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from con artists.

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