
Acting
Shoji Umewaka
Born 1936-08-27
Acting credits
7.0During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?
Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion
1958
NRA comic thriller directed by Tokuzo Tanaka, a first-time newcomer, based on a screenplay by Toshio Tamikado, who co-wrote "Nukiashisashi Ashi Shinobiashi." Photographed by Chikichiro Takeda of "Nurekami Kenpo." The music is by Han Takahashi of "Nukiashisashiashishininashi". Shoji Umewaka, Mieko Kondo, Daimaru Luckett and others
Bakeneko Goyōda
1958
8.0A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha, etc. A young swordsman helps her uncover the plot and take revenge.
The Swishing Sword
1958
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Peony on the Skin
1959
10.0The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks.
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower
1957
8.0First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.
Akadô Suzunosuke
1957
9.0In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.
Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight
1957
7.0The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.
Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang
1957
NREarly film directed by Satoru Kobayashi.
The Ama's Mysterious Pearl
1963
9.0Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film.
Ghost from the Continent
1963
10.0Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
1958
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Magnificent Five
1958
8.0Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes.
Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School
1957
NRHandprints. Those murderous breasts tremble with a man's lust!!!
Nikutai no tegata
1964
8.0The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil
1957
5.0While transporting a bride-to-be in a closed carriage (kago) while during a thunderstorm, a group of servants and onlookers suddenly come upon an apparition of a ghostly white-draped female figure floating down to the ground. As she turns to face the crowd, the woman reveals the disfigured right side of her face. As the procession stands in utter horror, the ghost then takes flight again and down a side street. After the shock wears off, the bride is checked on and everyone is safe in the group. Once the wedding party finally arrives at the groom's home, they apologize for the delay... and proceed to open the kago, only to realize that the bride-to-be is now missing... and all that's left in the carriage is a single white snake slithering about.
White Snake Woman
1958