Akiko Kana

Acting

Akiko Kana

Born March 8, 1956 · Tokyo, Japan (age 70)

No biography available.

Known For

NagisaNagisa · 2000
Nagisa
7.02000
MovieDrama
Set in the late 60s in a small seaside town, this coming of age drama centres on a young girl named Nagisa. She spends her summer holidays working in a local seaside bar, searching for her lost cat, dancing to rock’n’roll and discovering first love.
AgitatorAgitator · 2001
Agitator
6.42001
MovieCrimeDrama
When a young yakuza torments the customers in a rival crime family's nightclub, it is not long before his dead body is found. Soon, inter-family retaliation follows, resulting in the death for a prominent crime boss. Devastated by this turn of events, the temperamental Kenzaki vows to avenge his boss's death and, as bloody violence ensues, the body count reaches excessive proportions.
Yakuza LadiesYakuza Ladies · 1986
Yakuza Ladies
5.51986
MovieDramaCrime
When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.
The GeishaThe Geisha · 1983
The Geisha
5.61983
MovieDramaRomance
Yokiro was the most successful Geisha house in Western Japan during the first half of the 20th century and remains open to this day. At its peak, it was home to over 200 geisha, however behind the fabulous facade, there were many battles - between family members, men and women, and with the Yakuza. Momokawa was sold to Yokiro at age 12, and despite being the top geisha, her many complicated relationships provide unending challenges throughout her glamorous but turbulent life.
Samurai ReincarnationSamurai Reincarnation · 1981
Samurai Reincarnation
5.91981
MovieActionFantasy
After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage.
The Imperial Japanese EmpireThe Imperial Japanese Empire · 1982
The Imperial Japanese Empire
5.51982
MovieWar
Story of three people, a barber, a Christian and a graduate of the Tokyo Military Academy during the 2nd World War.
Onimasa: A Japanese GodfatherOnimasa: A Japanese Godfather · 1982
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
6.21982
MovieActionCrime
Onimasa is the egocentric boss of a small yakuza clan on Shikoku Island, whose criminal duties conflict with his self-image as a chivalrous samurai. His struggles with his boss, the Shikoku Godfather, and the tumultuous life of his adopted daughter, Matsue, form the backdrop of this epic tale of justice, obedience, and bloody vengeance.
The Inugami FamilyThe Inugami Family · 1976
The Inugami Family
7.01976
MovieHorrorMystery
When a tycoon passes away, he unexpectedly leaves the family fortune to outsider Tamayo on the condition that she marries one of the grandsons, pitting blood against blood.

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Choshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu ConspiracyChoshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu Conspiracy · 1984
Choshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu Conspiracy
1984
MovieAction
Rumors are circulating that the shogunate is losing control of some feudal domains. Lord Yagyu Munefuyu is assigned to deal with the problem and the rebellious clans will be crushed! Meanwhile, a former vassal of the Kazama clan is shot and killed. Moments later a second man is killed by a mysterious master swordsman. Matsudaira Choshichiro and his companions arrive at the crime scene and find a new type of repeating gun. The carved seal on the gun stock belong to the Saiga; a ninja clan abolished by the shogunate many years ago. The blame for the murders is placed on the Kazama clan. Are they guilty or is this a wise cunning plan by Lord Yagyu to be able to destroy the Kazama clan? Choshichiro sets out to reveal the truth and try to save the doomed Kazama clan! In his way are the Owari, Lord Yagyu and his ninja assassins, and the mysterious master swordsman! Will Choshichiro prevail against impossible odds...?

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