Hashizo Okawa

Born: 1929-04-09


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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

as uncredited
Released: 1960-01-15

The legendary one-eyed one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen is back to aid a Magistrate in his...

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The Mad Fox

as Abe Yasuna
Released: 1962-05-01

A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope...

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No Stronger Swords

as uncredited
Released: 1959-05-05

Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells...

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A Warrior's Flute

as Taira no Atsumori
Released: 1955-12-04

Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.

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Tattoo of Love

as uncredited
Released: 1963-02-10

The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save...

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The Seven Vows, Part 3

as uncredited
Released: 1957-01-09

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai concludes. After their turbulent journey, the...

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Red peonies on the skin

as uncredited
Released: 1957-07-02

Genjiro was a samurai in the past, but he became a Yakuza, a dandy with a tattoo of red peonies,...

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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

as Saburo Enami
Released: 1964-12-12

A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his...

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The Shogun's Vault

as uncredited
Released: 1964-08-13

Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a...

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Warrior of the Wind

as Nabari Shinzo
Released: 1964-01-15

A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and...

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Young Lord Yakuza

as uncredited
Released: 1961-06-11

Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under...

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The Red Shadow

as Wakakage
Released: 1961-12-24

Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees...

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A Martial Crowd

as uncredited
Released: 1958-06-03

As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin...

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A Spectacular Showdown

as Nadare no Iwamatsu
Released: 1959-08-09

One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody...

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Scramble for Fortune

as uncredited
Released: 1956-10-09

A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets...

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Shimizu Port of Chivalry

as Sangoro
Released: 1957-01-03

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of...

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The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

as Nezumikozo Jirokichi
Released: 1960-02-07

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato

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旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状

as uncredited
Released: 1955-12-28

1955 Japanese movie

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Black Thief

as uncredited
Released: 1964-12-24

Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.

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Mission to Hell

as uncredited
Released: 1959-06-09

A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the...

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Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood

as uncredited
Released: 1957-03-04

A murdered pawnbroker found clutching a blood-soaked wedding gown, the kidnapped daughter of a...

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Road of Chivalry

as uncredited
Released: 1960-01-03

While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising...

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A Chivalrous Spirit

as Seneimon
Released: 1958-01-03

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of...

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Lord Mito: All Star Version

as uncredited
Released: 1960-08-07

In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to...

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Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3

as uncredited
Released: 1960-03-27

The adventures of Aoi Shingo continue. Shingo is finally given permission to officially meet his...

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Tengu Priest

as uncredited
Released: 1962-11-02

Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.

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Wakasama samurai torimonochō o keshō kumo

as uncredited
Released: 1962-12-23

Movie directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

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Bloody Battle at Dawn

as uncredited
Released: 1959-10-10

A story of revenge between two samurai families on the Igagoe Road. Araki Mataemon born in the...

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The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence

as Tajima Orinosuke
Released: 1960-07-10

The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi,...

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The Third Contest

as Yomedone Mondonosuke
Released: 1965-03-07

Mondonosuke, a young sword student, has a bad dream about his sensei being killed in a...

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The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor

as uncredited
Released: 1960-07-31

One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his...

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Lord Mito

as uncredited
Released: 1957-08-11

This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke...

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The Phantom Goblin

as uncredited
Released: 1962-08-12

An injured Edo official is rescued by a vassal whose appearance is exactly like himself, and...

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Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia

as uncredited
Released: 1961-09-23

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Edo, the Young Lord came to Oshima Island in Izu to take a...

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The Christian Revolt

as Amakusa Shiro Tokisada
Released: 1962-03-21

In the year 1637 in Shimabara of Tokugawa-era Japan, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against...

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Seven from Edo

as Akizuki
Released: 1958-04-30

When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a...

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Echo in the Mountains

as Ina no Ogenta / Shimazaki Musaisai
Released: 1959-09-20

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called...

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Revenge for His Lover

as Magistrate Ooka Echizen
Released: 1962-11-11

Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a...

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The Ako Retainers

as Asano Takuminokami
Released: 1961-03-28

Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s....

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The Pirates

as Kamon Isono
Released: 1960-09-18

Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships)...

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The Envoy

as uncredited
Released: 1958-09-16

Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes...

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Happily Tied to the Road

as Hanjiro Kusama
Released: 1959-04-21

With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the...

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Hoodlum Match

as uncredited
Released: 1965-02-13

A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.

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20 Duels of Young Shingo - Conclusion

as uncredited
Released: 1963-07-13

While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives...

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The Paper Crane

as uncredited
Released: 1962-12-01

A wandering vagrant, Hantaro, risks his life to save a beautiful blind girl and her father from...

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The Great Duel

as uncredited
Released: 1964-09-05

In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his...

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Secret of The Golden Spell

as Yagyu Genzaburo
Released: 1958-03-18

One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed...

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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji

as uncredited
Released: 1961-04-09

The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the...

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20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 1

as uncredited
Released: 1961-01-03

With plenty of action, and a strong story about the growth and development of an expert...

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Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a beauty at midnight

as uncredited
Released: 1957-04-02

A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

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朱鞘罷り通る

as uncredited
Released: 1956-11-20

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Tokaido Fullhouse

as uncredited
Released: 1963-01-03

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother...

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Castle of Flames

as uncredited
Released: 1960-10-30

In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed:...

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Falcon Magistrate

as uncredited
Released: 1957-11-17

Toyama Kinshiro, a commissioner from northern Edo, goes undercover to unravel the mystery behind...

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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute

as Minobe Shinbei
Released: 1958-08-12

Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent...

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Shingo's Final Duel

as uncredited
Released: 1964-05-23

After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest...

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若さま侍捕物帖魔の死美人屋敷

as uncredited
Released: 1956-08-05

The daughter of the silk goods wholesaler, Sohbei Yamashiro, Oiku, was found murdered in the...

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Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut

as uncredited
Released: 1964-03-12

In this exciting sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie Ukyunosuke On Patrol, his mission to...

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Law in Ghost Island

as Yagi Hanzo
Released: 1961-08-13

Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady...

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20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1961-07-09

The second film in the 20 Duels of Young Shingo trilogy directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

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Yakuza Official

as Bunkichi
Released: 1962-07-13

Bunkichi disguises himself as a yakuza to solve a mysterious death.

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Case of a Young Lord 2

as uncredited
Released: 1956-02-25

After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to...

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Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

as uncredited
Released: 1959-07-12

After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in...

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Ginpei From Koina: Migratory Bird of Winter

as uncredited
Released: 1983-08-25

Shimoda, Izu, the venerable Amimoto Onabe family is repeatedly harassed by the upstart Hotate...

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Tange Sazen: Mystery of the Twin Dragons

as uncredited
Released: 1959-01-03

In this film in the long running series, Tange Sazen and his friends are asked to guard a...

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Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2

as uncredited
Released: 1959-01-01

These are the first two parts of the popular series in which a young samurai learns that he is...

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Tange Sazen and the Princess

as Yagyu Genzaburo
Released: 1961-05-03

Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.

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Ukyunosuke on Patrol

as uncredited
Released: 1963-11-20

This is one of the most powerfully effective ninja films that dispenses with the silly magic of...

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Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

as Gonza
Released: 1963-04-21

Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager...

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The Lost Public Funds

as Miwa Takitaro
Released: 1958-11-11

Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were...

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Vanquished Foes

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-09

A skilled assassin's services are called upon to put an end to the ugly turf battle between two...

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Blooded Spear

as uncredited
Released: 1959-11-01

Edo, 1703. Young Sugino, one of the 47 rōnin seeking revenge against lord Kira, who caused that...

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The 47 Masterless Samurai

as uncredited
Released: 1959-01-15

While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there...

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Case of a Young Lord 8

as uncredited
Released: 1960-12-27

A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is...

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Mark of Blood

as Swallow Totaro
Released: 1962-10-12

Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.

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Edo Purebreed

as uncredited
Released: 1961-02-07

Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters,...

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The Fighting on The Trial

as Hanjiro of Kusama
Released: 1957-05-12

Hanjiro of Kusama searches for his little sister Oyuki, who went missing after being desecrated...

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Fighting Disposition

as uncredited
Released: 1958-12-27

With the help of famous yakuza Jirocho, brave and quick tempered Eijiro takes revenge on the...

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Grand Contest

as uncredited
Released: 1965-05-08

The story of an unusual friendship between a vagabond, masterless samurai and a magistrate.

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Yakuza Vassal

as uncredited
Released: 1966-03-10

A young samurai defends townsfolk from evil forces.

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Heiji, the Detective

as Zenigata Heiji
Released: 1967-10-10

Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an...

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Case of a Young Lord 3

as uncredited
Released: 1956-06-21

Okawa Hashizo as 'Young Lord', the unlikely sleuth sets out to untangle the riddle of what went...

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The Scarlet Cherry Lord

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-29

Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged...

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Young Master Yakuza: Edoite Goblin

as uncredited
Released: 1963-09-21

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Cantankerous Edo

as uncredited
Released: 1957-01-09

It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and...

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An Actor's Revenge

as uncredited
Released: 1959-12-25

Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor...

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Chivalrous Nature

as uncredited
Released: 1965-08-01

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Glorious Standard Bearer

as uncredited
Released: 1957-12-28

Hashizo Okawa in the form of a courageous firefighter who confronts unscrupulous traders who...

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Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders

as uncredited
Released: 1961-01-15

The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds...

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Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage

as Hanjiro
Released: 1960-05-29

A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes...

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Avenging Father

as Kajiwara Kagetoki
Released: 1956-10-17

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Good Rascals

as Kaneko Ichinosuke
Released: 1962-01-14

A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.

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Her Son Came Back

as uncredited
Released: 1958-04-01

Kind hearted yakuza Hanjiro of Asama risks his life in saving his henchman Genjiro and his family.

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Mermaid Murder Case

as uncredited
Released: 1957-09-29

The sixth episode of Hashizo Okawa's "Wakasama Samurai" catch series.

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Mask of the Moon

as uncredited
Released: 1961-04-25

Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles...

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The Seven Vows, Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1957-01-03

The adventures of Goro and his fellow samurai continue in its second installment. While being...

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The Seven Vows

as Genji
Released: 1956-12-26

Toruhan, a king’s retainer, embarks on a journey to find a royal treasure that can only be...

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Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House

as uncredited
Released: 1958-12-15

All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are...

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Mysteries of Edo

as uncredited
Released: 1956-11-07

A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the...

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The Happy Wanderer

as uncredited
Released: 1956-05-11

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Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4

as uncredited
Released: 1960-04-16

Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the...

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Case of a Young Lord 1

as uncredited
Released: 1956-02-25

As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the...

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Heiji, the Detective

as Zenigata Heiji
First aired: 1966-05-04

Protecting the peace of the Edo Period is the fictitious but cool plainclothes detective they...

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