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Kōichi Aihara

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The Tale of Zatoichi ContinuesThe Tale of Zatoichi Continues · 1962
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
7.11962
MovieAdventureAction
Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.
Obsessive SnakeObsessive Snake · 1958
Obsessive Snake
6.01958
MovieHorror
Utaji heard that her ex-lover Seijirou would get married to Ochiyo a daughter of Ise-ya. She murdered Ochiyo and took over the Ise-ya's shop with Hikoroku a head clerk of Ise-ya. Moreover Utaji killed Hikoroku. But...
Gambler and the PrincessGambler and the Princess · 1959
Gambler and the Princess
7.01959
Movie
Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
A Lustful ManA Lustful Man · 1961
A Lustful Man
5.61961
MovieComedyDrama
Fascinated with women from an early age, Yonosuke had his first sexual encounter at the age of seven. From that day on, he recklessly and forwardly pursues women, feeding his fascination and experience. As Yonosuke's salacious behavior brings much cause for shame to the family, his father eventually breaks relations with him. Expelled from the family, 19-year-old Yonosuke embarks on a pilgrimage of lust, traveling far and wide to acquaint himself with women of all walks.
The Ghost of YotsuyaThe Ghost of Yotsuya · 1959
The Ghost of Yotsuya
6.11959
MovieDramaHorror
In one of Japan's most frequently-told ghost stories, a murdered wife returns in an act of vengeance.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of FireSleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire · 1965
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire
6.31965
MovieActionDrama
Fifth film in the series. When Kyoshiro, in a moment of weakness, saves the life of a woman being attacked on the road, he quickly finds himself entangled in a conspiracy involving a corrupt chamberlain, a wily merchant, the survivors of a pirate gang, and a missing treasure trove.
Satan's Sword III: The Final ChapterSatan's Sword III: The Final Chapter · 1961
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
7.01961
MovieDramaAction
Disguised as a beggar monk, Ryunosuke is harassed along the road by the rowdy members of a country dojo or fencing school malingering outside their fencing hall. The third film in the Satan's Sword trilogy.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of AdventureSleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure · 1964
Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
5.81964
MovieAction
Wandering samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) finds a bulls-eye on his back after befriending the shogunate's tightfisted financial adviser, Asahina, who's earned the wrath of the shogun's self-indulgent daughter for cutting off her allowance. The enraged princess promptly hatches a scheme to have Asahina bumped off -- along with his protector, Kyoshiro. Shiho Fujimura also stars in this installment of the enormously popular film series.

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The Gambler's CodeThe Gambler's Code · 1961
The Gambler's Code
7.21961
MovieHistoryDrama
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!