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Jiro Osaragi
Born October 9, 1897 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Died April 30, 1973 · aged 75
No biography available.
Known For
Kojiki Taishô · 1952Kojiki Taishô
★ 10.01952
MovieHistoryDrama
Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless personality of Kuroda Nagamasa and leaves the clan. Seven years later, he joins Toyotomi Hideyori's army. Filmed in 1945 and released in 1952.
The Munekata Sisters · 1950The Munekata Sisters
★ 7.11950
MovieDrama
Setsuko is in an unhappy marriage to Mimura, an unemployed, alcoholic engineer. She had always been in love with Hiroshi but both failed to propose when Hiroshi left for France a few years ago. But now he's back and Mariko tries to reunite them, although she too is secretly in love with Hiroshi.
Mito Kômon: Rai Kunitsugu no maki · 1934Mito Kômon: Rai Kunitsugu no maki
1934
Movie
Adaptation of the novel by Osaragi Jirō.
Foghorn · 1952Foghorn
★ 10.01952
MovieRomanceDrama
A Japanese woman, the mistress of an American, falls in love with her servant.
The Conspirator · 1961The Conspirator
★ 6.71961
MovieDramaHistory
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
The Ako Retainers · 1961The Ako Retainers
★ 6.01961
MovieActionDrama
Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.
The Balloon · 1956The Balloon
★ 6.31956
MovieDrama
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
Homecoming · 1950Homecoming
★ 8.01950
MovieDrama
A former naval officer returns to Japan after the Second World War ends, encounters the former mistress who ratted him out, and reconnects with his daughter.
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Satsuma-bikyaku · 1951Satsuma-bikyaku
1951
Movie
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