Sayuri Yoshinaga — Actor (42)
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August Without Emperor (1978)
皇帝のいない八月 WikiData IMDb TMDB
Satsuo Yamamoto actor: Tsunehiko Watase / Sayuri Yoshinaga …
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.
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Gekashitsu (1992)
外科室 IMDb TMDB
Tamasaburō Bandō V actor: Sayuri Yoshinaga / Masaya Katō …
other title: 外科室
In the Meiji era, Countess Kibune must undergo surgery to save her life, but she refuses to receive anesthesia because she is afraid to reveal a secret. She asks a young doctor, Takamine, to operate on her without anesthesia.
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The Black Sheep (1967)
青春の海 IMDb TMDB
Shōgorō Nishimura actor: Sayuri Yoshinaga / Tetsuya Watari …
other title: 青春の海
Young female teacher Kyoko Miyake relocates to a small seaside town with her runaway little sister, but their new life is complicated by hoodlum-like Jiro Yamazaki (the black sheep of the title) who is related to the family hosting them and whom they keep running into, but can't help but to feel sympathy for. Of course, rumours start fast in a small town, but delightfully she doesn't really care at all. This is another very solid Shogoro Nishimura film.
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Again (1984)
アゲイン TMDB
Toshihiko Yahagi actor: Joe Shishido / Yūjirō Ishihara …
other title: アゲイン
An anthology that embodies the essence of Nikkatsu action films with a stylish flair, this movie follows an aging hitman (Jō Shishido) on a quest to find a former rival he once shared the screen with. The story unfolds as he roams, creating a distinctive narrative.
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The Gun Like Lightning (1960)
拳銃無頼帖　電光石火の男 TMDB
Haruyasu Noguchi actor: Keiichirō Akagi / Ruriko Asaoka …
other title: 拳銃無頼帖　電光石火の男
Sadao, is saved from death at the hands of Goro, a killer belonging to a rival gang by Joji just released from prison who has resolved to turn over a new leaf. He has returned, however, because of Keiko, his sweetheart, who he now finds is engaged to Noboru, a detective and son of Jinsaku, boss of the Otsu gang. That night at the night club, headquarters of the Highlight Group - which Noboru is investigating, Majima meets Joji who knows of his attempt to kill Jinsaku, and resolves to kill him.
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I Have the Sun in My Back (1963)
俺の背中に陽が当る WikiData IMDb TMDB
Kō Nakahira actor: Mitsuo Hamada / Sayuri Yoshinaga …
other title: 俺の背中に陽が当る
Shigeru is a young man who works as a window cleaner. His older brother Kenzo has just returned from prison and is determined to start life anew. But a battle for leadership within his old gang causes him to be framed for murder. Shigeru sets out to uncover the truth to clear his name.
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Bright Sea (1963)
光る海 WikiData IMDb TMDB
Kō Nakahira actor: Sayuri Yoshinaga / Mitsuo Hamada …
other title: 光る海 / La Mer étincelante
On the day of college graduation, Mieko (Sayuri Yoshinaga) stood on stage as the valedictorian for the Department of English. During her university years she made sure that she would always come out on top, and she did. With a victorious graduation behind her, she plans out the next chapter of her life: become a successful novelist and go out with a classmate she's been secretly eyeing for the past couple of years.
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The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart (1963)
泥だらけの純情 IMDb TMDB
Kō Nakahira actor: Sayuri Yoshinaga / Mitsuo Hamada …
other title: 泥だらけの純情
Jiro, a young yakuza, and Mami, a diplomat’s daughter, are two young lovers from different worlds. Having met by accident, they soon discover a new life together. But their love is ill-fated. Mami's family will not accept her choice, while leading an honest life seems like an unattainable goal for Jiro. Can there be anything else but a tragic ending?
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The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai (1986)
玄海つれづれ節 IMDb TMDB
Masanobu Deme actor: Sayuri Yoshinaga / Aki Yashiro …
other title: 玄海つれづれ節
A young woman's life is turned upside down when her husband suddenly disappears, leaving behind numerous debts and his illegitimate child. Desperate to track down her missing husband, she travels to Kyushu in hopes of finding clues to his whereabouts and in the process discovers disturbing secrets about the man she loves.