Directing

Noboru Kaji

Born August 16, 1931

Died October 21, 2021 · aged 90

No biography available.

Known For

Furin no wana: KantsûFurin no wana: Kantsû · 1985
Furin no wana: Kantsû
★ 2.01985
Movie
The Song of the SeasonThe Song of the Season · 1961
The Song of the Season
1961
MovieRomanceDrama
A touching love story about a heroine who loses her parents in the war and tries to keep her pure love alive despite the many difficulties she faces.
The Wild, Unruly DrifterThe Wild, Unruly Drifter · 1960
The Wild, Unruly Drifter
1960
Movie
Fourth installment of Nikkatsu's "Drifter" series, with Kobayashi Akira.
Murder UnincorporatedMurder Unincorporated · 1965
Murder Unincorporated
★ 6.51965
MovieComedyAction
When the mysterious “Joe of Spades” (Jo Shishido) executes one of the bosses of a powerful syndicate, his colleagues, fearing for their own lives, call on the services of assassin agency Murder Unincorporated to take care of the problem. This unique entry showcases some of the most peculiar killing tactics to ever hit Japanese cinema!
Tokyo no KodokuTokyo no Kodoku · 1959
Tokyo no Kodoku
1959
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age story about two newcomers to the world of professional baseball who compete for Rookie of the Year honors and love.
The Call of the FoghornThe Call of the Foghorn · 1960
The Call of the Foghorn
★ 9.01960
MovieActionCrime
A sailor is stuck in the harbor due to an engine failure in his boat, and he learns that a friend of his has died, reportedly from suicide. He begins to investigate the matter himself, and finds there may be more to the story...
He Killed DadHe Killed Dad · 1961
He Killed Dad
1961
Movie
The lives of two brothers, Kunio and Akira Kasahara, are changed forever when their father is murdered. Kunio sets out on a manhunt to avenge his father and will stop at nothing until he finds the killer. Setsuko, Kunio's fiancée, is unable to keep up with the lunacy that Kunio stirs up and finds comfort with another man - his brother, Akira.
Gazing at Love and DeathGazing at Love and Death · 1964
Gazing at Love and Death
★ 7.01964
MovieDrama
A young girl knows that she is going to die and in this she is supported by the devotion of the boy who loves her. They originally met at the hospital. There it transpired that the only way to save her life was to sacrifice an eye and part of her face. The operation seems a success. Later, however, her other eye becomes affected. She feels she must let the boy go, and yet she depends so much upon his devotion.

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The Wild ReporterThe Wild Reporter · 1959
The Wild Reporter
1959
MovieActionDrama
Seven years ago, Ishimatsu Toshio, a talented radio producer at Zen Nihon Hōsō, witnessed a crazed drug addict murder his wife and then commit suicide, though Toshio was able to save the lives of their two children. Just transferred from Shimizu to Tokyo, Toshio hopes to produce a program that will expose the drug trade in Tokyo. One day, Toshio stops into a noodle shop where he is mistaken for a drug dealer and passed a bagful of drugs. The real dealer arrives in time to follow Toshio home. That night Toshio is attacked by the dealer, who turns out to be Kenji, one of the children Toshio had saved. Kenji can't bring himself to kill Toshio, so he runs away and goes into hiding from the mafia. While continuing to investigate the drug trade, Toshio searches for Kenji to get Kenji's testimony for his program.

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