Ken Takakura — Actor (128)
The Biggest Gamble (1969) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
戦後最大の賭場 
other title: 戦後最大の賭場 
When Honjo is selected as Kansai district's chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible to have Honjo step down, which puts Itsuki between a rock and a hard place.
Bloodiest Flower (1971) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
日本女侠伝 血斗乱れ花
director: Kōsaku Yamashita actor: Sumiko Fuji / Ken Takakura
other title: 日本女侠伝 血斗乱れ花
A dramatic captivating tale tells of widowed Tei (Junko Fuji), she has become a coalmine operator and is determined to be successful despite mining being a predominately male domain. Overcoming the natural hardships, a more serious threat to Tei and her mine, the menacing presence of rival mining gangs who sense her vulnerability... Nihon jokyo-den:ketto midarw-bana is an outstanding drama, highlighted by wonderful characterizations/performances. Yamashita's excellent direction maintains a rich emotional flow from the opening seconds to the last. Intense and bloody encounters punctuate throughout the engaging multi layered tale!
Samurai Geisha (1969) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
日本女侠伝 侠客芸者
director: Kōsaku Yamashita actor: Sumiko Fuji / Ken Takakura
other title: 日本女侠伝 侠客芸者 / Nihon jokyo-den: kyokaku geisha
Popular geisha Shinji (Fuji Junko) must defy a gang who plot to steal a lucrative coal business from struggling miners during the turbulent Meiji Era. A stellar all-star cast, a thrilling story, and Takakura Ken's violent swordplay, make this a classic Yakuza movie!
Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san (1961) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
ひばり民謡の旅シリーズ べらんめぇ中乗りさん
other title: Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-San / ひばり民謡の旅シリーズ べらんめぇ中乗りさん
Daughter of a lumber shop in Edo strives to protect her family business from the competitor. Sado Masasaburo, the founder of Sado Masa, one of the oldest lumber merchants in Kiba, has recently become very old and ill, and his tomboyish daughter Nobuko, a native of Edo, cannot stand the methods of Tadayoshi, who has risen to prominence through unscrupulous business practices. In a thrilling period drama in which Hibari plays a chic and stubborn lumberyard girl who, together with her partner Takakura Ken, punishes an evil lumber merchant. A thrilling youth drama that combines familiar songs with the stubbornness and love of Hibari and Takakura.
The Last Kamikaze (1970) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
最後の特攻隊
director: Junya Satō actor: Koji Tsuruta / Ken Takakura
other title: 最後の特攻隊
With World War II is coming to its end and Japan nearing defeat, Japanese military leaders step up suicide attacks on Allied ships. Toei legend Koji Tsuruta stars as a Kamikaze squad leader who has second thoughts about suicide runs. He becomes torn between his own morality and his duty to his country when he must deal with a pilot under his command who refuses to complete his mission.
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South (1966) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
網走番外地 南国の対決
director: Teruo Ishii actor: Ken Takakura / Teruo Yoshida
other title: 網走番外地 南国の対決
This is the sixth film in the "Abashiri Series," based on an original idea by Hajime Ito, and written and directed by Teruo Ishii of "Operation Big Bad" fame. The film was shot by Kiichi Inada, who also worked with Ito.
All Rascals (1962) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
恋と太陽とギャング
director: Teruo Ishii actor: Ken Takakura / Shinjirō Ehara
other title: 恋と太陽とギャング
Ishihama is planning a casino robbery with his wife and mother-in-law. They meet a man named Tsuneda who is planning the same robbery and agree to work together.
Wolves, Pigs & Men (1964) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
狼と豚と人間
director: Kinji Fukasaku actor: Ken Takakura / Rentaro Mikuni
other title: Hommes, porcs et loups / 狼と豚と人間
Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu pointedly states that Jiro is not invited. Jiro meanwhile is planning a big job - steal 40 million in cash and drugs, and he invites Sabu and gang to act as decoys, for 50,000 each. The sting is a success, but the double-crossing starts almost immediately. Sabu discovers how little of the take they were promised and hides the stash. Jiro and his slimy partner pressure the kids to fess up. Meanwhile, their respectable elder brother Ichiro is being leaned on by the town's big boss, whose money it was.
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
緋牡丹博徒 花札勝負
director: Tai Katō actor: Sumiko Fuji / Ken Takakura
other title: Lady Yakuza 3 - Le jeu des fleurs / Lady Yakuza Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flowers Cards Game
The third chapter of the ‘Red Peony Gambler’ saga depicts the happiness and sadness of Red Peony Oryu’s life as she seals her femininity with a red peony tattoo and lives in world of chivalry and honor of the yakuza. This story takes place in the middle of the Meiji era in Nagoya. Oryu is wandering the country, training herself to reinstate her family name. With a written recommendation from Kumatora, she appears at the door of the Nishinomaru family. At the same time, the family is preparing for the gambling competition at the Netsuda Shrine Festival, which they have been hosting for generations. Meanwhile, the crooked Kinbara family is plotting to take over the competition. And now Oryu is forced to get involved in the struggle…