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加藤博司
Hiroshi Katō
加藤浩
Hiroshi Kato
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Filmography
O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo
6.8
Overview:
After an American Navy base is annihilated by a secret weapon, Agent OSS 117 is sent to Japan to investigate the organization that's claiming responsibility, and threatening the US with another attack, if they don't pay.Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
6.8
Overview:
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.The Great Killing
7.5
Overview:
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.Underworld Beauty
5.464
Overview:
The moment he's released from prison, the honorable gangster Miyamoto recovers the stolen diamonds he had stashed before getting pinched. When he returns to his haunt to make good by friend who took a bullet for him, he is diverted by the greedy boss Oyane and his insatiable taste for Miyamoto's precious stones.Whirlwind Magistrate
5.5
Overview:
One of the most popular history-based characters is back when Magistrate Saemonojo Toyama no Kinsan investigates the tragic shipwreck of the 'Sadomaru' near Cape Kasumigaseki. The ship carrying gold bars from Sado Island to Edo for the shogunate disappeared into the ocean on a day with clear skies and no wind. While it is conveniently blamed on a surprise tornado or whirlwind, the Sado Magistrate asks his lifelong friend Magistrate Toyama to get to the root of the mystery in order to save his reputation and avoid a life of shame.A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
7.2
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Saheji, a man-about-town, gets stuck at a high-class brothel when he can’t pay the bill. He makes the best of his situation by performing various tasks amidst the tumult of the end of the shogunate—but always by making sure to get a “commission” for his troubles.Hero of the Red Light District
8.6
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A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
6
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The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.Tokaido Fullhouse
7
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When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikichi faces off against the vile combination of Ano-Toku and Kurokoma Katsuzo, villains so low as to ambush their foes using snipers. Nikichi, who owes allegiance to Boss Jirocho of Shimizu asks Jirocho to spare Ano-Toku’s life until events force a showdown between the 30 member Shimizu gang and a force of over 200 men fighting on Ano-Toku’s behalf. Meanwhile, a mysterious samurai may hold the key to deciding the outcome of this battle!Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
7
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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…Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
7.4
Overview:
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.Law in Ghost Island
5.3
Overview:
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
7.4
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The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…Souls in the Moonlight II
6.6
Overview:
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.The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
6
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One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.Watari, the Ninja Boy
6.278
Overview:
Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.World of Love
NYR
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A sixteen-year-old who had been living on her own since her mother died, frequently gets in trouble with the police. She gets sent to an "institute" for young girls in the countryside. There the residents grow their own food, cook and clean for themselves, and are taught language, music, and sewing. While there the young girl slowly begins to form friendships and come out of her shell.Restoration Fire
7
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Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
6
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Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.The Boy Who Came Back
7.8
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Nobuo is a hot-headed hoodlum fresh out of reform school who struggles to make a clean break with his tearaway past.Keepers of Order
5
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Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza.Magistrate of Dice
NYR
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Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!Kunisada Chuji
5.2
Overview:
Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen, Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends from his hide-out in the mountain, and heads to the city in spite of numerous dangers that await him there.The Domain
6.4
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The feud between two rival delivery companies, Kibamasa and Okiyama, heats up as the head of Kibamasa falls ill.Sasaki Kojiro
6
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Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.Acting
1972The Brawling Angel as Unknown
1972Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty as Unknown
1969Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game as Unknown
1967Code Between Brothers 6 as Miura
1967Showdown of Men 3 as Unknown
1967Tears of Banishment as Unknown
1967The Domain: White Blade as Unknown
1966O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo as Unknown
1966Watari, the Ninja Boy as Unknown
1966Seven Gamblers as Unknown
1965The Flower and the Dragon as Unknown
1965The Kingdom of Jirocho 4 as Unknown
1965The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry as Unknown
1964Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall as Unknown
1964Korekara no sekkusu: Mittsu no Sei as Akio Kakegawa
1964The Domain as Unknown
1964The Great Killing as Unknown
1964A Laughable Journey as Unknown
1963The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 as Unknown
1963Blind Wolf as Unknown
1963The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy as Unknown
1963Tenamonya Sandogasa as Unknown
1963Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption as Unknown
1963Tokaido Fullhouse as Unknown
1962Uragirimono wa jigoku daze as Unknown
1962Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights as Yamazoe Danpachi
1962Lion Festival of Echigo as Unknown
1962Keepers of Order as Unknown
1962Case of Umon: Red Lizard as Unknown
1962Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha as Unknown
1962Sakura Official as Unknown
1962A Warrior Generation as Unknown
1961The Red Shadow as Tônosuke Kondô
1961Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws as Unknown
1961Restoration Fire as Unknown
1961Law in Ghost Island as Unknown
1961Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka as Unknown
1961An Eagle Eyed Lord as Unknown
1961Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume as Unknown
1961怪人まだら頭巾 as Unknown
1961Magistrate of Dice as Unknown
1961Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat as Unknown
1961Kyūsenman no akarui hitomi as Unknown
1961Unruly Lion as Unknown
1960Lord Mito Komon: World commotion as Kikutaro
1960Morning Breeze in Edo as Unknown
1960Mighty Shosuke as Unknown
1960Hero of the Red Light District as Unknown
1960The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor as Unknown
1960Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage as Unknown
1960Road Warriors as Unknown
1960照る日くもる日 后篇 as Unknown
1960Official with a Tattoo as Unknown
1960Maboroshi Tantei: Chiteijin Shūrai as Unknown
1959The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin as Unknown
1959A Spectacular Showdown as Unknown
1959Gentle Breeze as Unknown
1959Whirlwind Magistrate as Unknown
1959Whistling in the morning as Minoru
1959The Unleashed Lord as Unknown
1958Kunisada Chuji as Unknown
1958Magistrate Ooka’s Legends as Unknown
1958The Boy Who Came Back as Като
1958Shōjo to fūsen as Unknown
1958Souls in the Moonlight II as Unknown
1958Underworld Beauty as Unknown
1958直八子供旅 as Unknown
1958Noble Tasuke as Unknown
1958Kid Magician Sasuke as Unknown
1957Sasaki Kojiro as Unknown
1957Small Rats of the Edo Town as Kantarô
1957Lord Mito as Unknown
1957Sekki shichihenge as Unknown
1957A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era as Kurazo's Son, Seishichi
1957Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight as Unknown
1957Sedge Hat as Unknown
1957Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood as Unknown
1956神変美女桜 as Unknown
1943World of Love as Unknown