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Crime Reporter (1959) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
事件記者
other title: 事件記者
The story centers on the fierce competition among newspaper reporters stationed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department as they race to break major scoops. Alongside this, the film humorously depicts a rookie reporter who grows while repeatedly making mistakes. The first film in a series adapted from an NHK TV drama. Focused on those who work at the 'Sakurada Press Club', the home base of crime reporters who pursue exclusive stories in a corner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Farewell Rabaul (1954) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
さらばラバウル
director: Ishirō Honda actor: Ryō Ikebe / Mariko Okada
other title: さらばラバウル
A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of any woman who will have them, they spend their days indulging in every fantasy in order to escape the overwhelming fear of death looming just over the horizon.
Man Who Causes a Storm (1957) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
嵐を呼ぶ男
other title: Tóquio de Noite / 嵐を呼ぶ男
Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.