Acting
Teruhiko Saigō
Born February 5, 1947 · Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Died February 20, 2022 · aged 75
Teruhiko Saigō was a Japanese singer and actor. As a singer, he was known as one of the three "Gosanke", along with Yukio Hashi and Kazuo Funaki. The stage name was based on the Meiji Restoration one of three heroes, but also the Kagoshima Local hero Takamori Saigo.
Known For
Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy · 1978Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
★ 7.01978
MovieActionDrama
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
The Fall of Ako Castle · 1978The Fall of Ako Castle
★ 6.81978
MovieActionDrama
This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.
TANNKA · 2006TANNKA
★ 6.02006
MovieDrama
Kaori, a professional thirty-something caught between her passion for an older married man and the indulgence of an energetic, but less-fulfilling, youthful suitor.
The Imperial Japanese Empire · 1982The 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.
The Last Samurai · 1974The Last Samurai
★ 7.61974
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.
Adrift at Sea · 1983Adrift at Sea
1983
MovieHistoryDrama
The Story of the three Japanese castaways Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi. After their ship the Hojunmaru was damaged, they drifted to America and landed on the US-Westcoast in 1834. They had the wish to return to Japan, a long journey was awaiting them.
The Yoshida School · 1983The Yoshida School
★ 7.01983
MovieDrama
Coinciding with the LDP presidential election of the entire national public, a masterpiece depicting the reverse side of Showa political history released, superimposed cast, a group image of real politicians centered on Shigeru Yoshida and political history after the war.
Gray Sunset · 1985Gray Sunset
★ 6.21985
MovieDrama
Grandfather Fuyukichi Takano, a former university professor, gets fired from his museum job when he is affected by Alzheimer's disease, but his affliction serves to deepen family ties. Japan's submission to the 58th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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Challenged · 2009Challenged
2009
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