Camera
Fujio Morita
Born December 24, 1927 · Kyoto, Japan
Died June 11, 2014 · aged 86
No biography available.
Known For
Rashomon · 1950Rashomon
★ 8.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
White Snake Enchantment · 1983White Snake Enchantment
★ 5.61983
MovieDrama
Uta married a priest who saved her when she tried to commit suicide at a waterfall. The love triangle between a lustful priest, his second wife and his son Masao.
Tokyo Bordello · 1987Tokyo Bordello
★ 5.61987
MovieHistoryDrama
A ruined businessman was forced to sell his daughter, Hisano, to a brothel in Yoshiwara, the largest red-light district in Tokyo. The owner of the brothel has hopes to make her a great new addition which will attract the richest of customers. But after several months of training, she tries to flee Yoshiwara when the time has come for her to take her first customer...
Yakuza Ladies · 1986Yakuza 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.
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather · 1982Onimasa: 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.
Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub · 2008Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub
2008
MovieDocumentary
This series of interviews with the filmmakers who worked on the 6 Baby Cart movies tells the stories behind the story, as they recount what led up to, and how they created the greatest film series in movie history. From the first interview with original author Koike Kazuo through the behind the scenes journey told by half a dozen noted staff members this specially produced DVD is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in samurai movies at their zenith. Starting with the first meeting that original manga author Koike Kazuo had with Wakayama Tomisaburo and never letting up as other notables including director Saito Buichi, producer Sanada Masanori, stunt choreographer Shishido Daizen, cinematographer Morita Fujio, sound recordist Hayashi Tsuchitaro, screenwriter Nakamura Tsutomu, and the real life son of Lone Wolf, Wakayama Kiichiro share their wealth of knowledge.
Fireflies in the North · 1984Fireflies in the North
★ 5.61984
MovieDrama
Set in the icy wilderness of Hokkaido during the early days of the Meiji era, where the brutal warden of Kabato Prison terrorizes convicts sentenced to forced labor to build the roads needed to open up the territory.
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman · 1971Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
★ 6.81971
MovieAdventureAction
Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.
Filmography
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Rashomon · 1950Rashomon
★ 8.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
First Assistant Camera
Yakuza Ladies · 1986Yakuza 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.
Director of Photography
Heat Wave · 1991Heat Wave
★ 5.91991
MovieDramaCrime
Rin Jyoshima lost her father to death-by-gambling; years later, she's grown up in the Kosugi household and has fallen victim to gambling herself.
Director of Photography
The Oil-Hell Murder · 1992The Oil-Hell Murder
★ 5.91992
MovieDrama
The indolent son of an oil vendor becomes a regular customer of a prostitute, racks up a mountain of debt, and is disowned by his parents.
Director of Photography
Daimajin · 1966Daimajin
★ 6.51966
MovieHorrorFantasy
A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.
Director of Photography
Oar · 1985Oar
★ 5.61985
MovieDrama
Drama about the difficult relationship between a former wrestler, his wife and their adopted children.
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