Shoji Umewaka

Born: 1936-08-27


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Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

as Hiki Kojirô
Released: 1958-10-01

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out...

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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil

as uncredited
Released: 1957-12-28

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.

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The Swishing Sword

as uncredited
Released: 1958-08-03

A beautiful girl who seeks revenge, disguises herself by dressing up in men's clothes, geisha,...

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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower

as uncredited
Released: 1957-09-21

The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name...

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The Magnificent Five

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-15

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Akadô Suzunosuke

as Akadô Suzunosuke
Released: 1957-05-21

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins...

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White Snake Woman

as uncredited
Released: 1958-06-15

While transporting a bride-to-be in a closed carriage (kago) while during a thunderstorm, a...

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Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School

as uncredited
Released: 1957-08-25

Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret...

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Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight

as uncredited
Released: 1957-06-18

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he...

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Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang

as uncredited
Released: 1957-08-13

The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who...

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Bakeneko goyō da

as uncredited
Released: 1958-12-21

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Ghost from the Continent

as Kunihiko Sakurai
Released: 1963-06-02

Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film.

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Bakeneko Goyōda

as uncredited
Released: 1958-12-21

A comic thriller directed by Tokuzo Tanaka, a first-time newcomer, based on a screenplay by...

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