Directing

Minoru Watanabe

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Known For

Shimizukō kenka tabiShimizukō kenka tabi · 1957
Shimizukō kenka tabi
1957
MovieAdventure
Red SignalRed Signal · 1957
Red Signal
1957
MovieActionCrime
A street guitarist is unwittingly drawn into a smuggling ring while trying to earn money for his sister’s wedding.
Nagareboshi jūjiuchiNagareboshi jūjiuchi · 1958
Nagareboshi jūjiuchi
1958
Movie
The Naked GeneralThe Naked General · 1958
The Naked General
★ 7.01958
MovieComedyDrama
A film about the life of Kiyoshi Yamashita, a Japanese painter with disabilities.
Five Men of EdoFive Men of Edo · 1951
Five Men of Edo
★ 6.01951
MovieActionDrama
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
Princess TsukiPrincess Tsuki · 1958
Princess Tsuki
1958
Movie
Akado Suzunosuke: The Thunder Man of Black Cloud ValleyAkado Suzunosuke: The Thunder Man of Black Cloud Valley · 1958
Akado Suzunosuke: The Thunder Man of Black Cloud Valley
★ 9.01958
MovieActionFantasy
Suzunosuke continues his battle with the Skull Mask gang in a booby-trapped cave.
Kijo keizuKijo keizu · 1959
Kijo keizu
1959
MovieMystery

Filmography

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Five Men of EdoFive Men of Edo · 1951
Five Men of Edo
★ 6.01951
MovieActionDrama
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!

Assistant Director