Yasuzō Masumura

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Manji
6.8

Manji

Jul. 25, 1964

Manji

The four principals in a love affair collide when jealousy, blackmail and suicide enter the picture.
Black Test Car
7.1

Black Test Car

Jun. 30, 1962

Black Test Car

Two car manufacturers spy on each other to try to find out details and prices of a new sports car each is about to launch.
A Wife Confesses
7.4

A Wife Confesses

Oct. 29, 1961

A Wife Confesses

Tied to a mountain between her brutalizing spouse and her secret lover, disaster strikes; the authorities accuse her of murder and prompt a confession.
Giants and Toys
7.3

Giants and Toys

Jun. 22, 1958

Giants and Toys

Nishi is an advertising executive for a caramel company that is planning to launch a new product, in fierce competition with two other companies.
Bridge of Japan
6.7

Bridge of Japan

Oct. 01, 1956

Bridge of Japan

Ichikawa’s 1956 adaptation of Nihonbashi was the first to take the work of Kyoka Izumi— until then regarded as a writer of common tragic ...
Street of Shame
7.8

Street of Shame

Mar. 18, 1956

Street of Shame

The lives of five prostitutes employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation is debating the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Princess Yang Kwei Fei
7.1

Princess Yang Kwei Fei

In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that ...