Shinobu Chihara

Born: 1931-01-16


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Moving

as Setsuko Sunahara
Released: 1993-03-20

Physically separated from her father and at odds with her distraught mother, a girl must...

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The Christ of Nanjing

as uncredited
Released: 1995-11-24

Ryuichi Okagawa, a Japanese writer who worked as a reporter in China has been sick ever since...

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Hero of the Red Light District

as Yaegaki
Released: 1960-09-03

A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for 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 Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence

as Oume
Released: 1960-07-10

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

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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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A Chivalrous Spirit

as uncredited
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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続南国太平記 薩南の嵐

as uncredited
Released: 1954-02-03

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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7

as uncredited
Released: 1956-03-26

A series of grisly murders with strange claw marks lead Mito Komon into discovering a deadly...

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Warriors of Ako: Scroll of Heaven, Scroll of Earth

as Yûzuyu-dayû
Released: 1956-01-15

Chronichles the story of the Forty-seven Ronin.

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Japan's Top Gangster

as uncredited
Released: 1973-08-11

A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him...

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Eighteen Years in Prison

as uncredited
Released: 1967-02-24

A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes...

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旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿

as uncredited
Released: 1955-12-25

In Kyoto, a samurai named Boredom Otoko, Sosuke Saotome, appears and helps a woman being chased...

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The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

as Umematsu
Released: 1958-07-13

The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter...

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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5

as uncredited
Released: 1954-06-29

The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi...

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Main Street in the Underworld

as uncredited
Released: 1964-04-25

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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1

as uncredited
Released: 1954-05-31

The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by...

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Cases of Hanshichi

as Mojiharu
Released: 1960-10-16

Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an...

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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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Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru

as uncredited
Released: 1954-08-10

Early adaptation of the book "The Inugami Clan", featuring the detective Kōsuke Kindaichi.

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Shimizu Port of Chivalry

as Otami
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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Merciless Blade Part 3

as uncredited
Released: 1953-06-17

The final film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.

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Blind Monk Swordsman

as uncredited
Released: 1964-06-20

This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing...

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ふり袖侠艶録

as uncredited
Released: 1955-07-05

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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3

as uncredited
Released: 1954-06-15

The third part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by...

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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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Nangoku Taiheiki

as uncredited
Released: 1954-01-15

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Skull Coins

as uncredited
Released: 1962-10-21

The mysterious story behind the Skull Coins, which are said to reveal the location of treasure,...

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The Devil comes and plays the Flute

as uncredited
Released: 1954-04-27

The film depicts the exploits of Kindaichi Kosuke, who pursues a series of serial murders that...

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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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The Phantom Cat

as Ocho
Released: 1956-07-12

In Numada, Jyoshu, Seijun's mistress dies a horrible death at the hands of a gang of vicious...

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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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Sasaki Kojiro

as uncredited
Released: 1957-10-22

Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he...

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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4

as uncredited
Released: 1954-02-24

Fourth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.9

as uncredited
Released: 1956-08-15

9th film in the series about Lord Mito

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Seven from Edo

as Rengetsu
Released: 1958-04-30

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

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Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region

as uncredited
Released: 1961-06-21

He was married to his lover's butterfly and started a new residence. But good things do not...

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Fall of the Shogun's Militia

as uncredited
Released: 1954-11-22

Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national...

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Lady Sen and Hideyori

as uncredited
Released: 1962-03-25

From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as...

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Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1957-11-05

The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of...

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Kyoto Assassin

as uncredited
Released: 1962-06-17

A dark tale of murder and revenge set in old Kyoto.

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The Purple Hood

as uncredited
Released: 1958-10-29

Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need....

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朱鞘罷り通る

as uncredited
Released: 1956-11-20

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Glorious Firefighter’s Standard

as uncredited
Released: 1960-01-21

Firefighter Sanji learns the secret of his birth.

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road

as uncredited
Released: 1960-03-08

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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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The Ako Retainers

as uncredited
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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Sanada Ten Braves

as uncredited
Released: 1954-01-12

1954 Japanese movie

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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 Warrior from Kishu

as Oharu
Released: 1962-09-01

This is a story of a young heir to a powerful house, sent away to be raised by his nanny, so the...

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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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Mito Komon Travelogue: The Hunchback Man of the Ghost Castle

as uncredited
Released: 1955-12-12

Japanese horror movie from 1955.

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Uragirimono wa jigoku daze

as uncredited
Released: 1962-12-23

1962 Japanese movie

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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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Tales of Young Genji Kuro

as uncredited
Released: 1957-04-15

Genji Kurô is a master swordsman and entrusted with protecting the ancient sword Kaen by the...

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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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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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Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen

as uncredited
Released: 1962-08-04

A popular dance master in Edo meets a yakuza man, and the maddened master is killed in the end...

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A Young Rabble

as uncredited
Released: 1959-01-09

When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to...

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A Spectacular Showdown

as uncredited
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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The Seven Vows

as uncredited
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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Swordsman of the Two Sword Style

as Orin
Released: 1956-03-01

The story of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, after his historic duel with Sasaki...

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Sorcerer's Orb: Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1954-06-08

The first part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by...

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The Roar of The Lion

as uncredited
Released: 1955-11-08

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Short Sword Magistrate

as uncredited
Released: 1956-04-11

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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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Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion

as uncredited
Released: 1961-05-10

The second work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on...

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The Samurai Markets

as uncredited
Released: 1960-03-22

The success story of a group of ronin who fights against traffickers during the Edo Tenpo period.

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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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Goblin Warrior

as uncredited
Released: 1955-01-21

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Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo

as uncredited
Released: 1959-07-14

A woman abandoned by the man she loved all her life becomes a ghost and takes revenge for her...

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The Black Hooded Man 2

as Kosome
Released: 1955-08-07

The mysterious black hooded man, Kurozukin, helps transport funds raised to fight against the...

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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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The Swamp

as uncredited
Released: 1956-07-05

A man’s wife dies in a swamp. Her ghost returns to haunt him.

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Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate

as uncredited
Released: 1959-03-10

One of the most popular history-based characters is back when Magistrate Saemonojo Toyama no...

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The Horse Boy

as uncredited
Released: 1957-02-19

A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later,...

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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

as uncredited
Released: 1954-04-13

Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba

as uncredited
Released: 1960-03-01

Early film by Eiichi Kudô.

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Keepers of Order

as uncredited
Released: 1962-08-22

Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal...

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The Fighting on The Trial

as uncredited
Released: 1957-05-12

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

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Love And Order

as uncredited
Released: 1963-02-17

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Good Rascals

as Koharu
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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One-Eyed Detective

as Masami Tonaki
Released: 1953-08-10

Fifth delivery in the Tarao Bannai series, following the "master detective with seven faces" who...

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Merciless Blade

as uncredited
Released: 1953-04-23

The first film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.

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A Gang of Five

as Okume
Released: 1955-01-15

A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.

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Travels of Lord Mito: The Demon of Kagyuzaka

as uncredited
Released: 1955-05-10

Sixth film in the ‘Travels of Lord Mito’ franchise.

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Merciless Blade Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1953-06-03

The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass

as uncredited
Released: 1960-08-27

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass

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Temple of Revenge

as Okatsu
Released: 1957-06-25

Revenge breeds revenge. Ikuta Denpachiro, the martial arts instructor of the Honda family in...

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Shimmering Sword

as uncredited
Released: 1962-07-01

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