Ryuichi Ishii Movies

A unique literary work depicting the crisis in the love and physical relationship of the ordinary Shimura couple.

The biopic of Shigenobu Ōkuma, one of the main Japanese leaders at the turn of the 20th century, a supporter of rapprochement with the United...

1962 Japanese movie

A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) shoves aside her mentor (Kyo Machiko) on her way...

A female reporter is fired for writing about police corruption; to make money while hiding from the press, she posts a bounty upon herself.

One of Kinugasa's last films--based on the story by Tanizaki Jun'ichirō.

Comedy drama film

1961 Theater of Life adaptation.

In 1905, Japan was seriously threatened in the Russo-Japanese War. Japan determined a decisive attack on Russia to end the war. A reconnaissance...

1961 Japanese movie

1962 Japanese movie

Yamazaki Ryotaro is an Olympics' athlete and an asset. He accepts two jobs and responsibilities that are thrust upon him. One involves a a painting...

The former Japanese Naval Academy was at Etajima, one of the many islands of the beautiful Inland Sea. Among the new cadets were Ishikawa and Murase....

1962 Japanese movie

1961 Japanese movie

A young man (Eiji Funakoshi) lavishes his complete attention and resources on a beautiful young girl (Junko Kano) who was picked up in the Ikebukuro...