
Acting
Akiko Santo
Born
1942-05-11 (84)
Place of birth
Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Acting
Credits
42 titles
Known for
6.1An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
King Kong Escapes
1967
6.6The masked daughter of the Shogun wants to kill a samurai who has seen her scarred face. She sends waves of ninja warriors to kill the samurai and plots diabolical schemes / ambushes without much success.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess
1966
7.1Edogawa Rampo is a writer whose latest work is censored by the government, deemed too disturbing and injurious to the public to be allowed to be published. However, after burning his drafts, his publisher shows him a newspaper with an account of events just like his forbidden story. As the film progresses, fantasy and reality intermingle in a tale that draws heavily on influences from Poe and Stoker's Dracula. The film's strongly Expressionistic direction skillfully combines a variety of media (animation, computer-generated imagery, grainy black-and-white fast film stock, color negatives) for artistic effect.
The Mystery of Rampo
1994
10.0The sixth and last Moonlight Mask film in the original series produced by Toei in the 1950s.
Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil
1959
NRA swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun.
The Mansion of Intrigue
1957
NRAn upstanding young man who is popular with the ladies takes on a corrupt group of men in his company.
The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Eternity
1960
Film credits
1970s · 2 titles
NRThe girl students of rival junior high schools stage duels and show a curious interest in sexual pastimes.
Adults Games
1971
NRMamoru Hirayama, the sales manager of Clover Shoji, a women's underwear manufacturer, was selected by President Usui to be the manager of the foreign affairs section newly established in the sales department. Masaaki Sakata, Yasushi Inoda, Osamu Yamabe, and Jiro Oi were assigned to this foreign affairs section. Hirayama, a former soldier, is suddenly enthusiastic when the company orders him to join the Self-Defense Forces. One day, in the library where the records of the former army are displayed, Hirayama recalls his memories of that time. It turned out that the bundle of bills that the captain had made a mess of was packed in a box and buried somewhere.
喜劇 右向けェ左!
1970
1960s · 27 titles
6.1An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
King Kong Escapes
1967
6.6The masked daughter of the Shogun wants to kill a samurai who has seen her scarred face. She sends waves of ninja warriors to kill the samurai and plots diabolical schemes / ambushes without much success.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess
1966
NRAn upstanding young man who is popular with the ladies takes on a corrupt group of men in his company.
The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Eternity
1960
NRThe 12th "Ekimae" feature.
Finances in Front of the Train Station
1965
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Masseur War Story
1965
NRThe 11th "Ekimae" feature.
Hospital in Front of the Train Station
1965
NRAn omnibus comedy in which an unique lawyer teaches about laws regarding sex crimes.
Crimes of Sex
1969
8.0When a group of men from the Hanya clan search his town for a missing geisha, a brave ronin decides to help her and a drunken calligrapher. In doing so, he uncovers a wider scheme.
Street of Wandering Men
1963
NRThe golden duo of Yukio Hashi and Chieko Baisho. A film rich in a variety of songs, dances and falling in love to the rhythm of Yukio Hashi's song of the same name.
The Sun of Love and Tears
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues
1961
7.0Chiezo Kataoka grew up as a Magician's apprentice in America and no prison can hold him!
I Am The Magician From Hell
1961
NROne of the earliest of sukeban / girl boss type eiga
Delinquent Angel
1960
10.01962 Japanese movie
新婚シリーズ 最初が肝心
1962
NRAn upstanding young man’s racy adventure filled with conspiracies and love.
The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Rush
1960
10.0In this sizzling escapade, three irresistible vixens—Dump, Hip, and Bump—deliver a daring, alluring masterclass in mischief. Dump, a martial arts maven, combines lethal moves with an untamed sensuality, while Hip captivates with her razor-sharp wit and magnetic allure. Meanwhile, Bump’s sultry charm turns even the staunchest hearts to mush. Under Masako Sakamoto's provocative orders, they plunge into hedonistic debauchery at the “Dream National Assembly.” First, they seductively manipulate sauna sirens into high-stakes bets that pay off handsomely. Next, they incite wild, erotic revelry at a ghostly bar, unleashing an intoxicating tide of risqué abandon. Finally, their provocative presence ignites a deluxe key club with unbridled, seductive intensity, transforming scandal into a lush celebration of desire.
Dump, Hip, Bump: Give it to me Guys!
1969
NRA village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to have some fun and practice. And here he is attacked by a beautiful thief... A light comedy historical drama.
A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride
1960
NRA man who was released from prison wanders around the Kanto region and gets involved with the local yakuza.
The Kanto Region Is Also Expanding
1967
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tsubakuro dōchū
1960
NRAn elderly woman, Ume Matsumoto, informed the First Investigation Department that her son Hirasaka, who runs a shoe store, had disappeared. The detectives had a bad feeling which hit the mark, an unidentified drowned body is identified as Hirasaka. Some prime real estate he owned was also mysteriously sold. Suspecting that this is a planned murder and fearing the escape of the criminal, the Department begins to investigate secretly, without creating an investigation headquarters.
Police Precinct Part 14
1960
NRThe third film in the Taro series, following "The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Eternity" and "The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Rush." Taro, who had painstakingly graduated from the University of Merchant Marine after six years, was on his way to work for Saikai Kaiun on a tourist ship on the Beppu route. He was in a euphoric mood, teasing a young lady playing golf on the deck, and helping the geisha Umeka who was being harassed by a drunkard, with his natural sense of justice, as the ship arrived at Beppu Port.
The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Whirlwind
1961
NR1962 Japanese movie
新婚シリーズ 月給日は嫌い
1962
NROn a quiet spring day in the suburbs, a stray dog found the corpse of a baby. Three days after his death, the blood group of the victim was determined. Detectives Hayashi, Kaneko, Nagata and Yamagata begin their investigation, suspecting the parents of the murdered child. They use a towel, baby diapers and bruises on the baby's body as clues in the investigation. Who killed the baby?
Police Precinct Part 13
1960
NR1961 Japanese movie
若い涙を吹きとばせ
1961
NRNo synopsis available yet.
A Warrior Generation
1962
NR1961 Japanese movie
腕まくり七色娘
1961
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Diary of a Sex Counsellor 2
1968
NRNo synopsis available yet.
One Passed Through Hell
1960
1950s · 12 titles
10.0The sixth and last Moonlight Mask film in the original series produced by Toei in the 1950s.
Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil
1959
NRA swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun.
The Mansion of Intrigue
1957
NRSayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of those around her.
With Songs in My Heart
1958
NRAn Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.
53 Stages of the Road
1959
9.0A ghost interrupts the journey of two young noblemen who are disguised as merchants.
Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey
1958
NRIn this exciting story, Sasuke Sarutobi, known as the bravest child in the world, fulfills the will of his father, growing up strong and correct, and with great success using his ninjutsu skills becomes a servant of Yukimura Sanada.
Kid Magician Sasuke
1958
NRYoshiko finds new life and love interests when she takes a new job as an office worker.
Sister with Sister
1958
5.8Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogunate, pursues the mystery of a deadly aerial weapon that is responsible for the multiple deaths in town.
The Acrobats of Death
1959
8.0Fifth Moonlight Mask theatrical film.
Moonlight Mask: The Challenging Ghost
1959
7.0Early film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
Secrets of Fuji
1959
NREarly film directed by Eiichi Kudô.
Secrets of Fuji 2
1959
NRThe second film about the adventures of Chosichiro Matsudaira. This time he fights against conspirators whose goal is to replace the 4th Shogun Ietsuna during his visit to Nikko Shrine.
The Travel notes of Choshichiro - Peregrine Goblin
1959
