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Criterion Channel
82
7.6
/18257/
76
/660/
75
/401/
4.1
/65916/
100
/10/
86
/416/
80
/6/

Lady Snowblood (1973)
Yuki's family is nearly wiped out before she is born due to the machinations of a band of criminals. These criminals kidnap and brutalize her mother but leave her alive. Later her mother ends up in prison with only revenge to keep her alive. She creates an instrument for this revenge by purposefully getting pregnant. Yuki never knows the love of a family but only killing and revenge.
poster
Criterion Channel
82
7.9
/22411/
76
/523/
77
/433/
4.2
/50771/
91
/46/
89
/336/

Kwaidan (1965)
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
poster
Criterion Channel
76
39
7.5
/1289/
69
/25/
71
/33/
3.9
/2091/
88
/10/

Flowing (1956)
Otsuta is running the geisha house Tsuta in Tokyo. Her business is heavily in debt. Her daughter Katsuyo doesn't see any future in her mother's trade in the late days of Geisha. But Otsuta will not give up. This film portraits the day time life of geisha when not entertaining customers.
poster
72
32
7.4
/1336/
67
/29/
69
/39/
3.8
/1096/
77
/6/

Tenchu! (1969)
A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.
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61
32
6.3
/1279/
58
/33/
58
/34/
3.4
/907/
58
/28/

G.I. Samurai (1979)
A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun.
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64
30
6.3
/203/
66
/30/
61
/29/
3.4
/1995/

Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 (1978)
The Iron Cross Army are sabotaging oil-tankers with the help of their monster, the Sea-Devil, a semi-mechanical anthropomorphic swordfish with an ability to shoot torpedoes from its mouth. Spiderman employs the help of the interpol agent Juzo Mamiya to help him stop the Iron Cross Army.
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Criterion Channel
66
27
6.9
/551/
54
/7/
69
/16/
3.5
/541/
71
/79/

Her Brother (1960)
Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.
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62
20
6.7
/405/
61
/6/
53
/14/
3.7
/1727/
57
/3/

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness (1977)
A rookie golfer must cope with the stress of fame after a marketing executive transforms her into a sports celebrity.
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71
18
7.2
/311/
65
/6/
76
/23/
3.6
/312/

The Tragedy of "W" (1984)
A young theatre actress fights for her uncertain career while having to confront the personal sacrifices that will arise from it.
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71
16
7.6
/497/
61
/7/
72
/11/
3.8
/606/

A Wanderer's Notebook (1962)
Considered one of the finest late Naruses and a model of film biography, A Wanderer’s Notebook features remarkable performances by Hideko Takamine – Phillip Lopate calls it “probably her greatest performance” – and Kinuyo Tanaka as mother and daughter living from hand to mouth in Twenties Tokyo. Based on the life and career of Fumiko Hayashi, the novelist whose work Naruse adapted to the screen several times, A Wanderer’s Notebook traces her bitter struggle for literary recognition in the first half of the twentieth century – her affairs with feckless men, the jobs she took to survive (peddler, waitress, bar maid), and her arduous, often humiliating attempts to get published in a male-dominated culture.
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The Roku Channel
27
13
2.3
/1296/
29
/29/
33
/28/
2.1
/1179/
9
/16/

Time of the Apes (1987)
A female scientist and two children are accidentally transported into a future dominated by primates.
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10
/1/
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Jaspion Especial (1985)
N/A
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10
/1/

運命の殺意 北信濃母子心中 (1982)
In the past, a woman was raped by her brother-in-law. Keeping this dark secret, she lives a seemingly happy life with her husband and son, but the son, shocked to find out his real father is the brother-in-law, sets out to do something. The downfall of a mother and her child starts there...
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10
/1/

Kazu no Fūkei (1991)
Suspense TV movie based on the novel by Seicho Matsumoto, starring Ikko Furuya.
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10
/1/

Uzu (1961)
1961 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

The Rokumeikan (1961)
TV drama based off the play of the same name by Yukio Mishima.
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10
/1/

The Rokumeikan (1959)
TV drama based off the play of the same name by Yukio Mishima.
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5.2
/10/
10
/1/

The Woman (1980)
Erotic drama
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10
/1/

Yoru no keisha (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 3 (1983)
After three consecutive days of heavy rain, the water level at Sumida River rises and the newly built Eitai Bridge collapses just two years after its completion. Among the 20 victims is Okou, the lover of Yokichi, a member of the theatrical entertainment district controlled by Samon Kamiyama. A body of a bridge carpenter is also found in the debris causing Samon to suspect the construction, which prompts him to launch an investigation. The superintendent, Horitome Tamba rules that the bridge collapse is due to a natural disaster and cleared the wrongdoing of master carpenter Jinbe, who was responsible for building the bridge. Yotaro, who is filled with grief and anger surrenders his jitte and joins forces with his former gambling buddies Juzaburo and Onami to abduct Tamb’s Daughter O-Sono to extract revenge…
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7.2
/19/
20
/2/

Whirlpool of Flesh (1964)
During the war a university professor meets a girl and marries her. Very soon however, it is apparent that their needs are not matched. He would much rather be translating Shakespeare than attending to her, and she has a secret in her past - one that results in her sleeping with a great number of men.
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4.8
/8/
10
/1/

She Came For Love (1963)
Toshiko is the madam of a bar in Osaka who tries to keep her private life private and claims not to have a lover. However, she is in fact having a secret affair.
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3.8
/6/
20
/1/
50
/1/

School Ghost Story: Spring Haunting Special (1999)
A special edition of the TV series "Gakko no Kaidan (School Ghost Stories)" broadcast on Fuji Television Network.
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6.6
/60/
25
/2/
65
/4/

Flora on the Sand (1964)
One evening, at the Marine Tower observatory, cosmetics salesman Ichiro Iki is drawn into conversation with an unfamiliar young lady Akiko. She invites Ichiro back to a hotel where they make love but part without even exchanging names. A week later, they have a second chance encounter at the observatory. This time, Ichiro is the one who pursues her. Back at the hotel, Akiko begs Ichiro to give her sister – Kyoko, a bar hostess – absolute hell. Akiko resents her sister for lecturing on chastity, while wantonly indulging in promiscuous activity. Ichiro takes an interest in Kyoko and sets out towards her bar…
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5.5
/15/
10
/1/

The Shinano River (1973)
Romantic drama based on the manga published in Young Comic.
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5.5
/14/
10
/1/

Caribe: Symphony of Love (1985)
The love story of an architect and a fashion designer in Mexico.
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6.6
/24/

Light and Shade of Youth (1976)
Hiroshi Nanjo is an active and tactful youth devoting more of his energies to his part time job than to studying for a college entrance exam. On the other hand, Bunpei Noro is an awkward fellow who once failed in a college entrance exam and is now studying hard for a second try. ‘Light and Shade of Youth’ depicts the friendship between these two young men of opposite characters, interlacing a cute waitress along the way.
poster
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10
/1/

幻の殺意 (1971)
Adaptation of the Shôji Yuki novel.
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10
/1/

Arashi Tatsunari (1982)
Can a woman love two men at the same time? Set against the backdrop of Kyoto's rich history, this story depicts a woman's difficult choice for love. Ayako, played by Yukiyo Toake, is an international conference coordinator. Torn between her childhood sweetheart (played by Kenji Sawada) and her English professor (played by Noboru Nakaya), Ayako will seek answers to love, marriage, and choice.
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35
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20
/2/
4.9
/213/

Commotion at Ikedaya (1961)
Independent film by Yanagihara Ryouhei, member of the Animation Sannin no Kai pioneer group of independent animation. It tells the story of the Ikedaya raid by the Shinsengumi from the point of view of the neighbors of the Ikedaya.
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6.6
/18/
100
/1/

Adults Games (1971)
The girl students of rival junior high schools stage duels and show a curious interest in sexual pastimes.
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4.8
/10/
10
/1/

Desperate Pursuit (1986)
In the desert of Egypt, Kurata, the CEO of the Japanese corporation Tokokaihatsu, is killed by a sniper. After the news reaches Japan, the CEO's lawyer, Yamamoto, receives a visit from two men that attempt to steal the deceased CEO's will. This is witnessed by two detectives, Tsuzuki and Ōnuki, but they fail to catch the perps. Yamamoto hands the detectives a set of keys before he stops breathing. Tsuzuki and Ōnuki now have to investigate Kurata's murder...
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55
/2/

Kôkôsei burai hikae: Tsuki no Muramasa (1973)
Based on the comic by Kazuo Koike
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5.0
/17/
70
/1/

Tracing Jake (2004)
Inuyama is intrigued by the existence of "Jake," a mysterious crocodile that has been sighted in many countries around the world. He continues to travel around the world, listening to the testimonies of various people of different ages, nationalities, and sighting situations who have seen "Jake".
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8.1
/10/
10
/1/

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku (1961)
A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?
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6.5
/20/

The Last Game (1979)
After the war-time government orders the disbanding of the Big-Six baseball league, the teams of Waseda and Keio universities play one final game before they are drafted into the armed forces and face the hardships of military service.
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10
/1/

Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 6 (1987)
The sixth popular suspense series based on the original work by Akimitsu Takagi. Kyosuke Kozu was invited by former actress Shinobu Yuki, who had previously appeared on a magazine, to announce the production of the drama. The producer is Kako's husband, Fujita. When the press conference was about to end, the leading actress Hitomi was shot dead. She is suspected of being abandoned by Hitomi, her nephew Mizukami, but there is no evidence. Subsequent investigation reveals that Hitomi has been dating Urushida for three months. A few days later, Kako showed Kyosuke three threatening letters stating "Your life will be end in 10 days"...
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10
/1/
53
/3/

Summer Secrets (1982)
Two high school girls get mixed up in murder while investigating the disappearance of a classmate.
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10
/1/

Warm Current (1966)
N/A
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6.8
/30/
10
/1/
65
/2/

Evening Primrose (1974)
The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued "Benshi", a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to 'doing jobs' for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group's activities. Her name was Shino.
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6.7
/54/
70
/2/

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978)
The three-film saga comes to a conclusion as three leaders of the underworld battle it out to determine who will become Don of Japan.
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7.0
/75/
90
/1/
10
/2/

The Corporation (1976)
Tadashi Iki returns to Japan from a Soviet gulag 11 years after being captured during the invasion of Manchuria. He is offered a position in the expansive Kinki Corporation, but rival corporations are competing for a government contract to produce fighter planes.
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5.2
/5/
10
/1/
60
/1/

The Shootist (1989)
Former policeman Matsushita Hiroshi is a professional marksman shootist. When his keen eye catches his target in the dry urban darkness, the hard, breathless action begins.
poster
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6.1
/58/
46
/3/
15
/2/

Lake of Illusions (1982)
A free-spirited girl living in a Japanese province spends most of her time running with her dog. When someone attacks him, she gets on a path of hate and self discovery.
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6.9
/60/
10
/1/
70
/2/

The Abe Clan (1995)
A Choice between Loyalty or Duty of the Samurai! Can the heartlessness of society crush the honor of an individual? In the spring of the 18th year of Kanei, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, feudal lord of the Higo area, died. Although Tadatoshi forbade his vassals to follow him in death before he died, they still committed seppuku one after the other. The new feudal lord, Mitsunao, Tadatoshi's son, also gave the order forbidding seppuku. Abe Yaichiemon obeyed his former lord's last wish but is now being called a coward by his comrades and finally decided to follow Tadatoshi in death in order to save his family's honor. Mitsunao, upset by Yaichiemon actions, punished the Abe family unfairly. Objected to this, the Abe family shut themselves up in their manor as the lords troops moved in. This is the true story of what happened within the Hosokawa clan in early Edo era.
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68
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7.1
/243/
63
/6/
70
/8/
3.6
/217/

Suspicion (1982)
A car going at 25 mph plunges into the sea at Shinko Harbour, Toyama prefecture. Inside is the local business magnate Fukutaro Shirakawa, who perishes. Riding alongside him and surviving unhurt is his second wife, Kumako. It soon comes to light that Kumako’s husband was insured for 300 million yen and she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband for the insurance money. The newspapers denounce her as an evil woman, while the public is in no doubt about Kumako’s crime. Ritsuko Sahara is chosen as her defence attorney but the pair clash over almost everything...
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6.0
/101/
32
/8/
37
/9/

Love Letter (1981)
Yuko is in love with an old poet who happens to be also a married man. She waits patiently for him and only him, yet she is constantly being lust by others.
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6.8
/38/
40
/2/
60
/1/

Get 'em All (1960)
Gang of robbers quarrel about the loot, but when one of them gets killed, his younger brother seeks them out to ice them one by one.


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