Personal Info
Birth date
1910-10-13 (114 Years)
Day of death
1965-07-03
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Kyōbashi, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as
-Akira Kishii
Biography
We dont have a biography for Akira Kishii
Filmography
Lord Mito: All Star Version
8.3
Overview:
In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.Souls in the Moonlight
6.2
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First part of the famous Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy, based on Kaizan Nakazato’s unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Tsuke Ryunosuke, a nihilistic swordmaster who doesnt hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good. Despite the authors explicit refusal, the series were later made into plays and movies several times.Souls in the Moonlight II
6.6
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This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.Souls in the Moonlight III
6.6
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Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion of the famed Jidaigeki series is an amazing film, with a completely different perspective on the story from the later versions. While the international audience is more familiar with the “Sword of Doom” and “Satan’s Sword” versions of Daibosatsu Toge (The Great Bodhisattva Pass), the “Souls in the Moonlight” trilogy casts an entirely different light on Ryunosuke and his motives. Can this brutal killer be brought to justice, or is living his life as a blind wanderer a more terrible fate? His sword skills have not diminished, nor has his desire to kill!Diary of a Wandering Lord
NYR
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Two thrill seeking young lords sneak out of their castles and travel under the disguise of townsmen.Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case
NYR
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The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series.Excursion to Treasure Isle
NYR
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The story is a dramatization of the Japanese folklore legend of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, who with his trusted companions of dog, monkey and pheasant fought against evil in olden times.Toyuki
NYR
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Shot mostly in Tokyo, this comedy depicts two Chinese tourists who have travelled from their country to Japan in order to experience the latter country.With Songs in My Heart
NYR
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Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of those around her.Tokyo Detective Girl
NYR
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Woman private eye Emiko goes undercover to reveal the truth of a murder case.The Monkey King
NYR
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A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku (Kenichi Enomoto) fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife.The Crimson Peacock
NYR
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One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts
6.375
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Three sisters earn money for their bossy mother by being samisen street musicians. This means mainly playing a banjo type instrument for tips in bars...Sky of Hope
NYR
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What is marriage? Young couple in match-making wanted to know before they decide. They visited married couples of sisters and brothers. Love comedy in 1942.The Scarlet Cherry Lord
7.5
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Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. He saves the life of a princess whom he gets to fall in love with. It turns out that she is just his prospective bride.Roughneck From Asama
6.6
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When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of raiders, Itaro of Asama was missing. With the courage of a lion he had gone off to face the enemy and settle the score all by himself. As a result he had to take the blame in place of Boss Shohei, and went off to adventures on his own.Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
NYR
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Part of the Bored Hatamoto series. The most popular samurai in Edo, Saotome Mondonosuke, known to most as the "Bored Hatamoto" is the only one who can save the shogunate from the dastardly plot to take over the country.Rainbow Hill
NYR
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A half brother and sister work at a hotel in Hakone respectively as a porter and a souvenir shop clerk. They are close. One day a woman named Hasegawa checks into the hotel in order to recuperate in a calm environment with fresh air. She is the mother of the store employee. The mother and daughter were separated due to the Kanto earthquake. The girl was practically raised by her older half brother.Acting
1960Lord Mito: All Star Version as Unknown
1960Rumble Festival as Unknown
1960Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage as Unknown
1960Hibari’s Favorite 2 as Unknown
1960The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo as Unknown
1960Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return as Unknown
1959Four Hours of Terror as Sumo wrestler
1959Tokyo Detective Girl as Unknown
1959Souls in the Moonlight III as Yohachi
1959Ghost Currency as Unknown
1959The Happy Family as Unknown
1959Diary of a Wandering Lord as Unknown
1958Roughneck From Asama as Unknown
1958With Songs in My Heart as Unknown
1958Midair Circus as Unknown
1958First Love of Okon as Unknown
1958Souls in the Moonlight II as Yohachi
1958Kid Magician Sasuke as Unknown
1958The Scarlet Cherry Lord as Unknown
1957Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja as Gonkuro
1957Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case as Unknown
1957Souls in the Moonlight as Unknown
1957Lovestruck Ronin as Unknown
1957Cantankerous Edo as Unknown
1956神変美女桜 as Unknown
1956Seafaring Lord as Unknown
1956Excursion to Treasure Isle as Unknown
1956The Master of the Sword Dance as Unknown
1954Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Phantom Mansion as Unknown
1954爆笑天国 とんち教室 as Unknown
1954The Crimson Peacock as Unknown
1954Sanada Ten Braves as Unknown
1953Merciless Blade Part 3 as Unknown
1953Merciless Blade Part 2 as Unknown
1953Merciless Blade as Unknown
1953親馬鹿花合戦 as Unknown
1951The Singing Baseball Kid as Unknown
1950Zoku kagebōshi ryūkoaiutsutsu as Unknown
1950Kagebōshi as 仙太
1949Ginza Cancan Girls as Unknown
1949Odoru ryûgûjô as Turtle
1948Yūkyō no mure as Unknown
1947聟入り豪華船 as Unknown
1946Yoki na onna as Unknown
1945Tokkan ekichô as Unknown
1945Until Victory Day as Unknown
1945Bravo! Tebare Ishin as Unknown
1944Wrestling-Ring Festival as Unknown
1943音楽大進軍 as Shinroku Akaiwa
1942Sky of Hope as Kaoru Kishida
1941Kodakara fūfu as Unknown
1940The Monkey King as Cho Hakkai
1940Toyuki as Showa Kinema Cinematographer
1940Hikari to kage (Zenpen) as Unknown
1940Hikari to kage (Kōhen) as Unknown
1939Shinpen Tange Sazen: Sekigan no maki as Hanakichi Teshiro
1938Rainbow Hill as Yatahachi
1937Ushidure Express as Gorosuke
1937The Kingdom of Spectacles as Unknown
1937Harikiri Boy as Unknown
1935Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts as Kyaku - the Guest
1932Daughter and Springtime as Unknown