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Scar Yosaburo
is a 1960 Japanese chambara ("sword-fighting") film directed by Daisuke Itō starring Raizo Ichikawa, originally released by Daiei Film (now known as Kadokawa Pictures). Plot The film depicts the scarring of Yosaburo ( Raizo Ichikawa) at the hands of yakuza thugs who catch him with mistress of the gang boss. Despite the physical and emotional scars he now carries with him, Yosaburo falls for a young noblewoman (Manami Fuji). The rest of the film follows the two as they fend off attacks from gangs and the police. Cast * Raizo Ichikawa as Yosaburo * Keiko Awaji * Manami Fuji * Tamao Nakamura * Namiji Yamato * Ryosuke Kagawa * Chieko Murata * Eitaro Ozawa Film Festivals ''Scar Yosaburo'' has been part of a number of film festivals celebrating the chambara genre, and also in retrospectives of the careers of Raizo Ichikawa and Shintaro Katsu in the last decade. The film was also featured in the Japan Society of New York's film festival celebrating the Chambara g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Itō (film Director)
was a Japanese film director and screenwriter who played a central role in the development of the modern jidaigeki and samurai cinema. Career Born in Ehime Prefecture, Itō joined the actors school at Shōchiku in 1920, but soon began writing screenplays under the recommendation of Kaoru Osanai. He made his directorial debut in 1924 at Teikoku Kinema with ''Shuchū nikki''. After trying to start his own production company, he settled at Nikkatsu and established his name in 1927 with the three-part '' Chūji tabi nikki'', which is considered one of the masterpieces of ''jidaigeki''. Especially in the silent era, he was known for a very mobile camera style that earned him the nickname "Idō daisuki" (Loves Motion), which is a pun on his name. The heroes of his films, such as Tange Sazen and Kunisada Chūji, were often disaffected, nihilistic loners and thus Itō's early films were sometimes considered tendency films. He was criticized, however, for being more of a stylist than a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Ichirō Saitō
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiei Film Films
, based in Kobe, is one of the largest supermarket chains in Japan. In 1957, Isao Nakauchi founded the chain in Osaka near Sembayashi Station on the Keihan train line. Daiei is now under a restructuring process supported by Marubeni Corporation and ÆON Co., Ltd., another Japanese supermarket chain. Daiei Inc. runs more than 3,000 stores under the Daiei name as well as through its subsidiaries. In addition to groceries, Daiei is also a department store, selling electronics, home furnishings, and clothes. In terms of net sales, Daiei was formerly the largest retailer in Japan. However, total sales declined by nearly a quarter in the five years leading up to 2003. History The retail chain expanded rapidly in the 1970s and 1980s. Also, stronger sales from competitors such as Ito-Yokado, ÆON, and other regional supermarket chains have hurt Daiei's sales record in recent years. As a part of the series of bootstrap restructuring efforts to avoid filing for IRCJ ( Industrial Revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960 Films
The year 1960 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1960 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Top-grossing films by country The highest-grossing 1960 films in countries outside of North America. Events * March 5 – For the first time since coming home from military service in Germany, Elvis Presley returns to Hollywood to film '' G.I. Blues'' * June 16 – Premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's landmark film, ''Psycho'' in the United States. Controversial since release, it sets new standards in violence and sexuality on screen, and is a critical influence on the emerging slasher genre. * August 10 – Filming of '' West Side Story'' begins. * October 6 & December 16 – Dalton Trumbo, one of the Hollywood Ten, receives full screenwriting credit for his work on the films '' Spartacus'' and ''Exodus'', released in the United States on these dates. * October 27 – Film '' Saturday Night and Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabuki
is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is thought to have originated in the very early Edo period, when founder Izumo no Okuni formed a female dance troupe who performed dances and light sketches in Kyoto. The art form later developed into its present all-male theatrical form after women were banned from performing in kabuki theatre in 1629. Kabuki developed throughout the late 17th century and reached its zenith in the mid-18th century. In 2005, kabuki theatre was proclaimed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage possessing outstanding universal value. In 2008, it was inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Etymology The individual kanji that make up the word ''kabuki'' can be read as , , and . ''Kabuki'' is therefore sometimes tran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Society Of New York
Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations. With a focus on promoting "arts and culture, public policy, business, language, and education", the organization has regularly held events in its many facilities, including a library, art gallery, and theater, since its opening. After suspending all activities during World War II, Japan Society expanded under the leadership of John D. Rockefeller III. History Incorporation In 1907, Tamemoto Kuroki and Goro Ijuin were chosen to represent Japan at the Jamestown Exposition. They attended a welcome dinner in New York City with Japanese ambassador to the United States, Shuzo Aoki, where there was talk of forming an organization to promote US-Japan relations in the city. Two days later at a luncheon held by Kuroki, Japan Society was born. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eitaro Ozawa
, also credited as Sakae Ozawa (小沢栄), was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1935 and 1988, directed by notable filmmakers such as Kenji Mizoguchi, Mikio Naruse, Keisuke Kinoshita and Kaneto Shindō. Selected filmography Films * '' Lady from Hell'' (1949) as Fujimura * ''Lightning'' (1952) * '' Ugetsu'' (1953) * '' The Crucified Lovers'' (1954) * '' Princess Yang Kwei-Fei'' (1955) * ''Wolf'' (1955) * '' A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love'' (1955) * '' An Actress'' (1956) * ''Suzakumon'' (1957) * '' The H-Man'' (1958) * ''The Loyal 47 Ronin'' (1958) * '' Tsukihime keizu'' (1958) * '' Ballad of the Cart'' (1959) * ''Lucky Dragon No. 5'' (1959) * '' When a Woman Ascends the Stairs'' (1960) * '' Scar Yosaburo'' (1960) * '' Go to Hell, Hoodlums!'' (1960) * '' The Demon of Mount Oe'' (1960) * '' Kurenai no Kenju'' (1961) * '' The Mad Fox'' (1962) * ''Gorath'' (1962) * ''Assassination'' (1964) * '' Our Blood Will Not Forgive'' (1964) * ''Akuto'' (1965) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chieko Murata
Chieko (written: , , , , or ) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese sprint canoeist *, blind Japanese computer scientist *, Japanese actress and singer *, Japanese voice actress and singer *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese singer, model and actress *, Japanese gymnast *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese politician *, Japanese gymnast *Chieko N. Okazaki (1926–2011), American leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese actress *, Japanese fencer *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese poet See also *''Portrait of Chieko is a 1967 Japanese drama film directed by Noboru Nakamura. It is based both on the poetry collection ''Chieko-shō'' by Japanese poet and sculptor Kōtarō Takamura, which reminisces about his wife Chieko, and on the novel ''Shōsetsu Chieko-sh ...'', a 1967 Japanese film * Chieko, Keny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryosuke Kagawa
was a Japanese actor. His son was child actor Sō Shuntarō. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1928 and 1986. His final film role was in the 1986 film ''Dixieland Daimyō'' directed by Kihachi Okamoto. Selected filmography * '' Story of a Beloved Wife'' (1951) * '' Dedication of the Great Buddha'' (1952) * '' Gate of Hell'' (1953) * ''Ugetsu'' (1953) * ''Sansho the Bailiff'' (1954) * ''The Second Son'' (1955) * ''The Renyasai Yagyu Hidden Story'' (1956) * '' Suzakumon'' (1957) * '' Enjō'' (1958) * ''The Loyal 47 Ronin'' (1958) * '' Nichiren: A Man of Many Miracles'' (1958) as Hōjō Sanemasa * '' Samurai Vendetta'' (1959) * '' Scar Yosaburo'' (1960) * ''The Story of Osaka Castle'' (1961) as Michiiku Itamiya * '' Akō Rōshi'' (1961) as Matsumae Izunokami * '' Hangyakuji'' (1961) as Ōkubo Tadayo * '' Love Under the Crucifix'' (1962) * '' 13 Assassins'' (1963) as Rōjū * '' Bushido, Samurai Saga'' (1963) as Kōzuki Genza * ''Kojiki Taishō'' (1964) * '' Zatoichi's Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamao Nakamura
(born July 12, 1939 in Kyoto, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Her father is kabuki actor Nakamura Ganjirō II. She was scouted by director Teruo Ogiyama and made her film debut with ''Kageko to Yukie'' when she was a junior high school student. After graduating junior high school, she signed her contract with Daiei film company in 1954. She married actor Shintaro Katsu in 1962. Filmography Film * '' Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord'' (1954) * '' Three Stripes in the Sun'' (1955) * ''Flowery Brothers'' (1956) * '' Sisters of the Gion'' (1956) * '' Zangiku monogatari'' (1956) * '' An Osaka Story'' (1957) * ''Onibi Kago'' (1957) * ''The Loyal 47 Ronin'' (1958) * ''Nuregami kenpō'' (1958) * '' Enjō'' (1958) * '' The Demon of Mount Oe'' (1960) * '' Scar Yosaburo'' (1960) * '' Satan's Sword'' (1960) * ''Satan's Sword II'' (1960) * '' The Human Condition'' (1961) * '' Ten Dark Women'' (1961) * ''Satan's Sword III'' (1961) * '' Enter Kyōshirō Nemuri the Swordman'' (1963) as Chisa * ''Taki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichirō Saitō
Saito Ichiro. (August 23, 1909 – November 16, 1979) was a Japanese film composer. Film score He made film music for 334 films including: * ''The Record of a Tenement Gentleman'' (長屋紳士録 Nagaya shinshiroku) (1947) * '' Mother'' (おかあさん Okaasan) (1952) * '' Lightning'' (稲妻 Inazuma) (1952) * ''Tea Over Rice'' or '' The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice'' (お茶漬けの味 Ochazuke no aji) (1952) * '' The Life of Oharu'' (西鶴一代女 Saikaku Ichidai Onna) (1952) * '' Wife'' (妻 Tsuma) (1953) * '' A Geisha'' (祇園囃子 Gion Bayashi) (1953) * ''Older Brother, Younger Sister'' (あにいもうと Ani Imōto) (1953) * '' Sound of the Mountain'' (山の音 Yama no Oto) (1954) * '' Onna no Koyomi'' (1954) * '' Late Chrysanthemums'' (晩菊 Bangiku) (1954) * ''Floating Clouds'' (浮雲 Ukigumo) (1955) * ''The Romance of Yushima'' (婦系図 湯島の白梅 Onna Keizu Yushima no Shiraume) (1955) * (驟雨 Shūu) (1956) * '' A Wife's Heart'' (妻の心 Tsuma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
