Eiji Ishikura

Movie - 1953, 2h 15m • as Defeated Soldier

In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A lighthearted and entertaining film that incorporates popuar songs into a period drama.

Movie - 1949, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1953, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Set against the backdrop of Hiroshima, a city plagued by gun violence, a passionate newspaper reporter and the citizens band together to courageously confront the tyranny of two major organized crime syndicates.

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1962 Japanese movie

Movie - 1952, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A comedic retelling of the legendary encounter between Sasaki Kojiro and Miyamato Musashi.

Movie - 1942, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.

Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

1961 Japanese movie

Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Third in the Nage utasamon series