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August Without Emperor (1978) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
皇帝のいない八月
other title: 皇帝のいない八月
Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. They aim to abolish the post-war constitution, restore the national army and revive the traditional spirit of Japan. As the conspiracy is exposed, the coup squadrons are wiped out one by one. The remaining squadron takes over a night train bound for Tokyo.
Sanpei the Fisher Boy (2009) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
釣りキチ三平
director: Yojiro Takita actor: Kenta Suga / Yuu Kashii
other title: 釣りキチ三平 / Tsurikichi Sanpei
Sanpei is a young boy who lives with his grandpa in a small village in Akita and they both love fishing and are masters at it. His sister moved to Tokyo when their father died and blames it on the fishing. She thinks it's just a stupid play. Gyoshin, a bass professional fisher who lives and competes in America is in a slump and comes to the small village to try to find the joy of fishing again. Together, they all go to find the legendary big char of Yonakidani (The Crying Valley of The Night), which Sanpei's father once saw, but could never catch, before he died.
Code of Wolves (1974) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
実録飛車角 狼どもの仁義
other title: True Account of Hikashaku: A Wolf’s Honor and Humanity / 実録飛車角 狼どもの仁義
In gangster-infested 1920s Yokohama, gambler Ishiguro gets in with the local gang -- but his view of life changes after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Curtain Call (1984) [Movie] WikiData TMDB IMDb
愛情物語
other title: 愛情物語 / Aijō monogatari
Miho Nakamichi, an orphan adopted by Haruko, dreams to star in a musical. One day, Haruko promised Miho that she could go on a journey to find her real father, "Daddy-Long-Legs", who sends a bouquet of flowers every birthday, once she can wear a special pair of pointe shoes. The day finally arrives and Miho's small adventure begins.
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro (1972) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
木枯し紋次郎
director: Sadao Nakajima actor: Bunta Sugawara / Gorō Ibuki
other title: 木枯し紋次郎 / Kogarashi Monjirō
Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.
A Savage Beast Goes Mad (1976) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
狂った野獣
other title: 狂った野獣
Test driver Hayami loses control of his car and rolls over. His company then learns that he has kept secret that he is visually impaired, and he is fired. Without the prospect of returning to his old job he makes a plan to rob several jewelry stores. A few days later, Hayami escapes with stolen goods worth 80 million yen in a violin case on a Kyoto city bus. A wild chase ensues.