Writing

Ichirō Ōtsu

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Known For

Oxen Split TorturingOxen Split Torturing · 1976
Oxen Split Torturing
★ 5.81976
MovieHorrorDrama
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.
Shogun's NinjaShogun's Ninja · 1980
Shogun's Ninja
★ 6.21980
MovieActionAdventure
In the middle of the 16th century, Hideyoshi, a power hungry warlord sets out to destroy the Momochi clan. He sends his war commander in search of the clan's hidden gold only to find that two daggers are the key to the hiding place of the treasured gold. Spanning decades, the quest for the missing daggers takes Shiranui through war and ancient tradition.
Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster BirdsLegend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds · 1977
Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds
★ 4.61977
MovieScience FictionHorror
A Japanese geologist discovers that dinosaurs still exist in caves beneath the surface of a volcanic lake.
The Okinawa War of Ten YearsThe Okinawa War of Ten Years · 1978
The Okinawa War of Ten Years
★ 6.21978
MovieCrime
After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.
Road to the Don Theatrical VersionRoad to the Don Theatrical Version · 2003
Road to the Don Theatrical Version
2003
Movie
A young yakuza experiences various conflicts, tactics, betrayals, rules, etc. in the gangster world, stands out in the organization, and climbs to the top of the organization. The theatrical version of the popular video series adapted from the original work by Murakami Kazuhiko.
Yakuza WarfareYakuza Warfare · 1991
Yakuza Warfare
★ 7.51991
MovieCrimeDrama
Two childhood friends find themselves caught in the midst of an all-out turf war between rival factions in the yakuza-stained region of Kyushu.
1750 Days of Turbulence1750 Days of Turbulence · 1990
1750 Days of Turbulence
★ 8.21990
MovieCrimeThriller
After the death of previous Boss, a gang war lasts for more than four years.
The Yakuza Code Still LivesThe Yakuza Code Still Lives · 1976
The Yakuza Code Still Lives
★ 8.01976
MovieDramaCrime
After spending eight years in prison for murder, Hiroshi leaves his yakuza family to start a new life as a labor racketeer.

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