Acting

Bonta Maru

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Known For

The Tale of ZatoichiThe Tale of Zatoichi · 1962
The Tale of Zatoichi
7.31962
MovieAdventureAction
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
The Radiant PrinceThe Radiant Prince · 1961
The Radiant Prince
7.01961
MovieDramaRomance
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emperor’s illegitimate son cuts a swath through the women of the imperial court, while still mourning the spirit of his late mother who died while he was still a child. Driven to an obsession with the emperor’s new concubine, Lady Fujitsubo, whose resemblance to his late mother originally caught the eye of the emperor, young Genji embarks upon a reckless affair with her that could cost him his life.
The Fencing MasterThe Fencing Master · 1962
The Fencing Master
5.91962
MovieDramaHistory
The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.
The Blind MenaceThe Blind Menace · 1960
The Blind Menace
6.91960
MovieDrama
This is the story of a blind masseur who tricks people, steals, and kills; he is the anti-Zatoichi.
Tabiwa OirokeTabiwa Oiroke · 1961
Tabiwa Oiroke
1961
MovieAction
Will the assassin take my life or will a beautiful woman take my chastity? Or will a beautiful woman take your chastity? On the Tokaido Highway of Flowers, a beautiful swordsman is in peril! Tokaido is a journey of women's peril! Pink Kumudo no Kenjidoshu! A swarm of beautiful women chases after him! The forest of white blades that ambushes! Tokaido is in full bloom!
Third Generation's Loyalty OfferingThird Generation's Loyalty Offering · 1962
Third Generation's Loyalty Offering
1962
Movie
1962 Japanese movie. Remake of Mori's 1942 original movie
木曽ぶし三度笠木曽ぶし三度笠 · 1961
木曽ぶし三度笠
9.01961
Movie
1961 Japanese movie

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