
Acting
Shuntarō Emi
Born — Died
1923-09-16 — 2003-11-17
Place of birth
Tokyo
Known for
Acting
Credits
48 titles
Known for
8.0Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
1977
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pro Hunter
1981
NRChiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura
1970
6.5This horror tale adapts the Japanese legend about a man who faces the consequences of betraying his wife in order to acquire wealth and power.
Ghost Story of Yotsuya
1959
6.4A married couple of abalone divers must confront ruthless investors taking over their coastline.
Mermaid Legend
1984
8.0Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
1957
Film credits
1990s · 2 titles
9.0After surviving a near-fatal accident, Ryo Kayama is reborn as ROSE, a deadly assassin tasked with eliminating “Kitsune,” a hitman targeting the Hong Kong mafia’s Oshiro Syndicate. But when a former mercenary cleaner enters the conflict, ROSE becomes caught in a brutal war between the Yakuza and Hong Kong mafia. As hidden connections unravel, the mission races toward a ruthless final showdown.
Rose
1996
NRBased on an anonymous letter, a powerful lumber merchant is arrested for arson, but not everyone is convinced. A young detective named Sashichi, known more for his striking looks than for cracking cases, unravels the web of conspiracy.
The Edo Murders: Sasachi's First Case
1990
1980s · 1 titles
1960s · 10 titles
NRA good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.
Hoodlum Match
1965
NRThis film depicts women who throw themselves into the world of call girls as an easy way to make a living and seek pleasure, only to ruin their lives through money and sex.
Kono michi akashingō
1964
NRKosuke Suzuki returns to Hakata's hometown after learning that his best friend Takehara has disappeared. Kosuke is persistently hindered by Hasebe from Omura Sangyo. Kosuke's partner Kumagoro investigates and finds out that Hasebe, who killed the head of the Muraoka clan, made Takehara disappear in order to keep him silent. The third film in the series.
The Reckless One
1967
A suspense comedy about thieves starring Kazuo Funaki.
Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi
1968
NRWith the object of discovering the male accomplice of Hideko, a bad girl, Michiko, a police-woman, disguises herself and infiltrates a gang. Then in a reformatory, under the name of Suzuko, she finds a certain girl who is familiar with Hideko and from her she approaches a woman, named Keiko. One day, at a beer-hall, the police-woman meets Keiko who just finished a secret narcotics transaction and asks her about Hideko. However, with the sudden appearance of Saburo, one of the gang, her search fails, and an exciting pursuit begins. Later Keiko is found dead.
Female Detective
1960
NRKazuko Matsuo sings the theme song to this drama film.
東京の夜は泣いている
1961
NRRumi (Yoko Mihara) and Emi (Masayo Banri) are sisters who dance nightly at the Blue Moon cabaret, which happens be the headquarters of a drug ring. Offstage, Rumi captivates the gang boss, Iwahara (Shuntaro Emi); while Emi attracts the portly club manager, Yajima (Saburo Sawai). Meanwhile their older brother Shinichi (Ryo Kuromaru), a seaman, is unwittingly assisting Iwahara with his drug running. When Shinichi’s ship is sea-jacked by another drug gang, an outraged Iwahara suspects him of treachery and has him beaten and confined in a dungeon-like basement. Rumi and Emi try to free him, but a gang hitman discovers them - and their attempt ends in failure. Now under suspicion themselves, the girls try to escape, but luck goes against them and they are taken to an island where Iwahara and his crew plan to ambush the rival gang.
Cave Queens
1960
NRJapanese spy film.
Supai to Teisô
1960
NRShintoho crime film directed by Kyotaro Namiki.
Basement of Death
1960
NRMovie directed by Satoru Kobayashi.
Dangerous Temptation
1960
1950s · 24 titles
6.5This horror tale adapts the Japanese legend about a man who faces the consequences of betraying his wife in order to acquire wealth and power.
Ghost Story of Yotsuya
1959
8.0Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
1957
8.0Based on Kakuko Mori's autobiography, about her life and retirement from acting due to her increasing blindness.
Actress
1956
10.0In a small town, according to the homecoming of Professor Ishinaka, the youth culture group was overwhelmed to make a presentation for the summer festival, but because of lack of funds, she works part-time at the spectacle of a tour, a haunted house Especially. The ghost was a struggle amongst the people, it was a great success in filling the crowd, but in the circus hut next to it, Kenji who was supposed to have disappeared was pitiful.
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951
NRA maritime action drama set aboard a whaling ship rocked by a labor-management conflict. Shintoho's second color feature.
Mutiny in the North Sea
1956
NRMelodrama by Kiyoshi Saeki
When We Came Back
1950
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
1958
1.0In 1942 South China, hardened field hospital nurse Yukiko secretly loves Sergeant Nemoto. The arrival of a fragile new nurse, Keiko, reawakens Yukiko's warmth but also sparks intense jealousy when Nemoto shows Keiko kindness. As the two bond over a shared hometown, Yukiko's resentment grows. The situation is compounded by the escalating chaos of a losing war, including air raids, medicine shortages, and a deadly malaria outbreak that weakens Keiko. Set against the backdrop of Japan’s impending defeat, Yukiko is forced to confront the high cost of her envy and decide where her loyalties lie in a final test of courage and compassion.
Field Nurse
1953
NRJidai-geki about the life of Yasubei Nakayama, a famous ronin who did participate in the revenge against Lord Kira Yoshinaka as detailed in Japan's famous epic Chushingura
Yasubei Nakayama
1951
NRIn January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
Emperor Meiji and General Nogi
1959
6.2Ryutaro is a spy employed by the shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, who is the target of assassination attempts that aim to hand power over to his younger brother Tadanaga.
The Ceiling at Utsunomiya
1956
2.7A sensual love-story between two lesbian nuns.
Impure Nuns
1958
8.0The year is 1937, and it has been six months since the Sendai Infantry left for Manchuria. The rotted corpse of a young woman is found at the bottom of a well, but her face and limbs are gone. The military police begin an investigation and search fervently for the person responsible, but they can't even determine the victim's identity, much less find any clues. However, the incident is made public when newspapers give wide coverage to the story, so Staff Sergeant Kosaka is dispatched from Tokyo to solve the case. Eventually, General Tsunekichi is taken into custody by local infantrymen because of the testimony of another unit, but the spirit of the dead woman appears before Staff Sergeant Kosaka, who continues to investigate on his own...
The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty
1957
NRJapanese crime film.
Star Poisoning Case
1958
NRJapanese crime film
Satsujinhan nanatsu no kao
1959
Japanese sports comedy film about kendo.
The Fencing Collegian
1956
NR1959 Shintoho adaptation of Kyoka Izumi's novel "A Woman's Pedigree".
Elegy of a Geisha
1959
1959 Japanese film, originally released in two parts.
復讐秘文字峠
1959
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sekai no haha
1958
NRJapanese spy film.
The Challenge of the Female Spy Akatsuki
1959
NREarly jidaigeki by Tai Kato
Chronicle of the Bulbul
1952
Japanese comedy film.
ノイローゼ兄さんガッチリ娘
1956
1959 Japanese film.
決闘不動坂の大仇討
1959
9.0Fictionalized retelling of the life of a Geisha poisoner.
妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉
1957
1940s · 8 titles
6.7A young man rents an apartment in Tokyo and discover it was built by his father. He falls in love with the daughter of the mistress of the house and decides to marry her. Only to discover that his father is is in debt and wants him to marry Ranko so that she may help his company by granting 1.5 million yen. Teruko decides to borrow money from a greedy bar owner who lends her money on certain conditions and photographs her without her consent. A love traingle forms between Koroku, Ranko, and Teruko. Things complicate when Koroku marries Teruko and Tsugawa threatens them for the money causing many twists and turns.
365 Nights
1948
7.0After learning that he has accidentally killed a man in a fight, Unokichi must look after the man's pregnant widow.
Life Is like a Somersault
1946
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Kekkon Sanjûshi
1949
7.0A love triangle among a girl, her poor boyfriend, and a rich company president.
Ningen moyo
1949
9.0Tadashi Imai 1946 movie
An Enemy of the People
1946
8.0The debut film of Shin Toho Productions
A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
1947
10.0Machiko falls in love with a mysterious man, but her family wants something different for her.
A Flower Blooms
1948
NRNo synopsis available yet.
University Gates
1948
Series credits
8.0Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
1977
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pro Hunter
1981
NRChiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura
1970
