Writing
Kyuzo Kobayashi
Born November 15, 1935
Died September 1, 2006 · aged 70
No biography available.
Known For
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters · 1985Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
★ 7.81985
MovieDrama
A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.
August Without Emperor · 1978August Without Emperor
★ 7.31978
MovieDramaThriller
Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. They aim to abolish the post-war constitution, restore the national army and revive the traditional spirit of Japan. As the conspiracy is exposed, the coup squadrons are wiped out one by one. The remaining squadron takes over a night train bound for Tokyo.
The Last Samurai · 1974The Last Samurai
★ 7.71974
MovieDramaAction
The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempted suicide as a sickly child. Rescued and adopted by a master swordsman, he has grown into a master swordsman and a very kind gentleman. The time is around 1868 the year that the nails were finally put into the coffin containing the feudal system that nurtured and sustained the samurai. Sugi is confused and unsure about what is happening but his teacher wants him out of the chaos of the multiple power struggles between the various clans.
Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell · 1968Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell
★ 5.81968
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.
Living Skeleton · 1968Living Skeleton