4 Movies Starring Michiyo Ohkusu

Tsigoineruwaizen

Tsigoineruwaizen

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-04-01

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

144 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (467 Reviews)

Director:

Seijun Suzuki

Cast:

Writer:

Yèzè Tanaka

Hyakken Uchida (novel)

Fullplot:

Heat-Haze Theatre

Heat-Haze Theatre

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1981-08-21

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

139 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (227 Reviews)

Director:

Seijun Suzuki

Cast:

Writer:

Kyoka Izumi (novel)

Yèzè Tanaka

Fullplot:

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman's Pilgrimage

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman's Pilgrimage

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1966-08-13

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

82 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (436 Reviews)

Director:

Kazuo Ikehiro

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Kan Shimozawa (story)

Kaneto Shindè

Fullplot:

Ichi seeks out on a pilgrimage to 81 temples, exploring spirituality to atone for his bloody past. On the way, Ichi stumbles into a village that's being bullied by a violent Yakuza boss and his henchmen. After killing a young, hired assassin, Ichi is led back to the young man's village by his peculiar horse. Upon learning that her brother is dead, Okichi (Yasuda Michiyo) grabs a sword and attacks Ichi, either in an attempt to avenge her brother or in an attempt to commit suicide by forcing Ichi to defend himself. After injuring Ichi, Okichi tends to his wounds, nurses him back to health, and begins to have feelings for him. The Yakuza boss still wants Ichi dead in order to take over the village and now Ichi alone must deal with the boss and his gang, the young woman's feelings and a village full of cowards, who will not stand up for themselves!

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-09-06

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (38480 Reviews)

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Cast:

Writer:

Takeshi Kitano (screenplay)

Kan Shimozawa (novels)

Fullplot:

Blind Zatoichi makes his living by gambling and giving massages. But behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman, gifted with lightning-fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Zatoichi wanders into a town run by sinister gangs and a powerful samurai. He's destined for violent showdowns when he stumbles on two beautiful geishas avenging their parents' murder... Duels, wit and a touch of zen! Cult anti-hero Zatoichi is back in a sword-fighting adventure written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.

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