Katsuyuki Shinohara

Acting

Katsuyuki Shinohara

Born April 15, 1942 (age 84)

No biography available.

Known For

Love LetterLove Letter · 1995
Love Letter
7.81995
MovieDramaRomance
Hiroko attends the memorial service of her fiancé, Itsuki Fujii, who died in a mountain-climbing incident. Although Itsuki's mother says that their old house is gone, Hiroko records the address listed under his name in his yearbook and sends him a letter. Surprisingly, she receives a reply, and discovers it came from his old classmate, a girl who also happens to be called Itsuki Fujii.
CaterpillarCaterpillar · 2010
Caterpillar
6.32010
MovieDramaWar
The story of a village woman given the grueling task of looking after (and fulfilling the sexual needs of) her quadruple amputee husband, a Japanese soldier in the Second Sino-Japanese War who has been decreed a "War God" by the Emperor.
White MexicoWhite Mexico · 2007
White Mexico
2007
MovieDramaCrime
On a long-distance bus to Aomori, Sato, on the run after avenging his dead daughter, meets Pastel, a girl travelling to claim her grandfather's biplane, and the two exchange idle conversation. When a detective suddenly boards the bus, Pastel panics and pulls out Sato's gun.
Burst CityBurst City · 1982
Burst City
6.41982
MovieActionMusic
Set in a barren, futuristic Tokyo of highways and wastelands, a rowdy group of punk bands and their fans gather to protest slow, boring, Japanese living.
HellywoodHellywood · 1982
Hellywood
3.31982
MovieComedyMusic
In the far-off future of 2001, a young boy from outer space lands on earth inside a flying peach. The boy (named Apple) is adopted by a Catholic priest, but soon disappears. Three schoolgirls decide to search for him, and soon find evidence that he is being held captive in a trendy dance club. What is the club owner doing with him, and will his adopted father ever see him again?
Mahjong HorokiMahjong Horoki · 1984
Mahjong Horoki
7.01984
MovieDrama
A mahjong neophyte loses everything to game master only to hone his skills, take on all challenges and plan for an ultimate revenge match.
11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate · 2012
11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate
5.22012
MovieDrama
On November 25th 1970, a man committed ritual suicide inside the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, leaving behind a legacy of masterpieces and a controversy that echoes to this day. The man was Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's greatest and most celebrated novelists. With four members of his own private army - the Tatenokai - Mishima had taken the commandant hostage and called upon the assembled military outside the Ministry to overthrow their society and restore the powers of the Emperor. When the soldiers mocked and jeered Mishima, he cut short his speech and withdrew to the commandant's office where he committed seppuku - the samurai warrior's death - tearing open his belly with a ceremonial knife before being beheaded by one of his colleagues. What was Mishima truly trying to express through his actions? And what did he witness during his final moments?
Star VirginStar Virgin · 1988
Star Virgin
5.21988
MovieScience FictionComedy
Eiko is an alien girl with a unique superpower. She wears an amulet that can sense when men are attracted to her. Using this amulet she can transform into a superhero, Star Virgin, and use her super powers to protect herself. Originally coming to earth to sightsee, Eiko has to save the world from killer robots and protect her nerdy companion.

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11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate · 2012
11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate
5.22012
MovieDrama
On November 25th 1970, a man committed ritual suicide inside the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, leaving behind a legacy of masterpieces and a controversy that echoes to this day. The man was Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's greatest and most celebrated novelists. With four members of his own private army - the Tatenokai - Mishima had taken the commandant hostage and called upon the assembled military outside the Ministry to overthrow their society and restore the powers of the Emperor. When the soldiers mocked and jeered Mishima, he cut short his speech and withdrew to the commandant's office where he committed seppuku - the samurai warrior's death - tearing open his belly with a ceremonial knife before being beheaded by one of his colleagues. What was Mishima truly trying to express through his actions? And what did he witness during his final moments?