Matsutarō Kawaguchi — Playwright (12)
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4 (1960) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
新吾十番勝負 完結篇
other title: 新吾十番勝負 完結篇
Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword. In this final episode of the popular “Shingo’s Original Challenge” series, Shingo confronts his master’s killer in the ultimate test of his skill.
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3 (1960) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
新吾十番勝負 第三部
other title: 新吾十番勝負 第三部
The adventures of Aoi Shingo continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his father, the Shogun. However, his journey is disturbed by those who wish to claim his life. This is the third part of "THE 10 DUELS OF YOUNG SHINGO", following the first 2 parts (which were actually done as one movie). The tension mounts as young Shingo must face obstacles the like of which he had never before seen. And, can he avenge the death of his master? The man to whom he owes everything.
The Sentimental Idiot (1956) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
人情馬鹿
director: Hiroshi Shimizu actor: Rieko Sumi / Kenji Sugawara
other title: O Idiota Sentimental / 人情馬鹿
Performing every night for an audience of male admirers, cabaret singer Yuri captures the attention of Yoshio Tsugawa, a motorcycle salesman who becomes hopelessly enchanted by the unattainable star. In his desperation to win her favor, Yoshio deceives his own customers to support Yuri’s glamorous lifestyle, ultimately ending up imprisoned for embezzlement.
The Sisters and I (1967) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
古都憂愁 姉いもうと
director: Kenji Misumi actor: Shiho Fujimura / Kiku Wakayagi
other title: 古都憂愁 姉いもうと
Two sisters, Kyoko and Hisako, run a restaurant in Kyoto. But an incident with the latter's fiancé puts their relationship, and the future of their cuisine in jeopardy...
Miyamoto Musashi (1944) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
宮本武蔵
other title: L'Histoire de Musashi Miyamoto / 宮本武蔵
Shinobu and her brother Genichiro plead with famous swordsman Musashi Miyamoto to teach them to avenge their father's death. The perpetrators of their father's demise see the siblings practicing, and so enlist the help of another revered swordsman, Kojiro Sasaki, giving the latter an excuse to battle Miyamoto.
Princess Yang Kwei-fei (1955) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
楊貴妃
director: Kenji Mizoguchi actor: Machiko Kyō / Masayuki Mori
other title: L'imperatrice Yang-Kwei-Fei / A Imperatriz Yang Kwei Fei
In 8th-century China, the Emperor grieves the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their court influence. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen, whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets.