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Jigokumon
is a 1953 Japanese '' jidaigeki'' film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. It tells the story of a samurai (Kazuo Hasegawa) who tries to marry a woman (Machiko Kyō) he rescues, only to discover that she is already married. Filmed using Eastmancolor, ''Gate of Hell'' was Daiei Film's first color film and the first Japanese color film to be released outside Japan. It was digitally restored in 2011 by the National Film Center of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo and Kadokawa Shoten Co., LTD. in cooperation with NHK. Plot The film begins during the Heiji Rebellion in 1160. Lord Kiyomori "the Monk" of the Taira clan has taken his whole family on a pilgrimage to the Itsukushima Shrine. In his absence, the Cavalry Chief Yoshitomo of the Minamoto clan, and the Guard Chief, Nobuyori of the Fujiwara clan, attacked Sanjo Palace, the residence of former Emperor Go-Shirakawa in a coup. The samurai Endō Morito is assigned the duty of escorting lady-in-waiting Kesa away from the palace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machiko Kyō
was a Japanese actress who was active primarily in the 1950s. Early life and education Kyō, an only child, was born in Osaka in 1924. Her father left when she was five years old, and she was raised by her mother and grandmother. She adopted Machiko Kyō as her stage name when she entered the Osaka Shochiku Kagekidan in 1936 at age 12. She trained as a revue dancer before entering the film industry through Daiei Film in 1949. Two years later, she achieved international fame as the female lead in Akira Kurosawa's film ''Rashomon'', which won first prize at the Venice Film Festival and stunned audiences with its nonlinear narrative. Career Kyō starred in many more Japanese productions, including Kenji Mizoguchi's ''Ugetsu'' (1953), Teinosuke Kinugasa's '' Gate of Hell'' (1953), Kon Ichikawa's ''Odd Obsession'' (1959), and Yasujirō Ozu's ''Floating Weeds'' (1959). Her sole role in a non-Japanese film was as Lotus Blossom, the young geisha in '' The Teahouse of the August Moon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastmancolor
Eastmancolor is a trade name used by Eastman Kodak for a number of related film and processing technologies associated with color motion picture production and referring to George Eastman, founder of Kodak. Eastmancolor, introduced in 1950, was one of the first widely successful "single-strip colour" processes, and eventually displaced the more cumbersome Technicolor. Eastmancolor was known by a variety of names such as DeLuxe Color, Warnercolor, Metrocolor, Pathécolor, Columbiacolor, and others. For more information on Eastmancolor, see * Eastman Color Negative (ECN, ECN-1 and ECN-2), the photographic processing systems associated with Eastmancolor negative motion picture stock, and intermediate motion picture stocks (including interpositive and internegative stocks) * Eastman Color Positive (ECP, ECP-1 and ECP-2), the photographic processing systems associated with Eastmancolor positive print motion picture stock for direct projection * Color motion picture film, for background ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiei Film
Daiei Film Co. Ltd. ( Kyūjitai: Shinjitai: ''Daiei Eiga Kabushiki Kaisha'') was a Japanese film studio. Founded in 1942 as Dai Nippon Film Co., Ltd., it was one of the major studios during the postwar Golden Age of Japanese cinema, producing not only artistic masterpieces, such as Akira Kurosawa's '' Rashomon'' (1950) and Kenji Mizoguchi's ''Ugetsu'' (1953), but also launching several film series, such as ''Gamera'', ''Zatoichi'' and ''Yokai Monsters'', and making the three ''Daimajin'' films (1966). It declared bankruptcy in 1971 and was acquired by Kadokawa Pictures. History Origin Daiei Film was the product of government efforts to reorganize the film industry during World War II in order to rationalize use of resources and increase control over the medium. Against a government plan to combine all the film studios into two companies, Masaichi Nagata, an executive at Shinkō Kinema, pressed hard for an alternative plan to create three studios. His efforts won out and Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teinosuke Kinugasa
was a Japanese filmmaker. He was born in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture and died in Kyoto. Kinugasa won the 1954 Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival for '' Gate of Hell''. Biography Kinugasa began his career as an onnagata (actor specializing in female roles) at the Nikkatsu studio. When Japanese cinema began using actresses in the early 1920s, he switched to directing and worked for producers such as Shozo Makino, before becoming independent to make his best-known film, '' A Page of Madness'' (1926). It was considered lost for 45 years until the director rediscovered it in his shed in 1971. A silent film, Kinugasa released it with a new print and score to world acclaim. He also directed the film ''Crossroads'' in 1928. He directed jidaigeki at the Shochiku studios, where he helped establish the career of Chōjirō Hayashi (later known as Kazuo Hasegawa). After the war, he helmed big-budget costume productions for Daiei studios. On February 26, 1982, Kinugasa died at the age of 86 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara No Nobuyori
was one of the chief allies of Minamoto no Yoshitomo in the Heiji Rebellion of 1159. As a member of the Fujiwara clan, Nobuyori might have been in line to become regent, and he desired power, which he obtained for a short while following the Rebellion. Fujiwara no Nobuyori was known for being a male attendant for sexual purposes of Emperor Go-Shirakawa, who later placed him on a high government post. In the late 1150s, a dispute arose between the followers of the reigning Emperor Nijō and those who favored the retired (cloistered) Emperor Go-Shirakawa. Though Fujiwara no Michinori and the Taira clan supported Nijō, Nobuyori and his Minamoto allies supported Go-Shirakawa's bid to retain some influence and power. When Taira no Kiyomori, head of his clan, left Kyoto for a time in 1159, it seemed the perfect opportunity for Nobuyori and the Minamoto to make a move; though some say Kiyomori left the city intentionally, luring his enemies into a trap. Nobuyori and the Minamoto atta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Tazaki
, born Minoru Tanaka, was a Japanese actor best known for his various roles in kaiju films produced by Toho, often portraying scientists or military personnel. Career Tanaka began his career as a traveling stage actor in the 1930s, performing under both his birth name and various stage names. In 1950, he changed his name to Jun Tazaki when he appeared in Shintoho's film ''Sasameyuki''. After initially holding only small film roles, Tazaki gradually gained popularity and began playing larger roles in films produced by Toho in the 1960s. Akira Kurosawa frequently cast Tazaki in his films, but Ishirō Honda also considered him a favorite. Toho's science fiction films, particularly those directed by Honda, featured him throughout the 1960s as an authority figure with a moustache. As well as playing stern but benevolent father figures, Tazaki played villains with a ruthless streak. His defining role came in Honda's ''Atragon'', in which he portrayed the embittered World War II ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koreya Senda
was a Japanese stage director, translator, and actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture.CITWF. Koreya Senda (Accessed: 28 January 2017) His father was architect Tamekicki Ito and his mother was Kamiye Iijima. His older brother was the dancer and choreographer . Biography He is known mostly for founding the Haiyūza theatre company, and translating and directing the works of in post-World War II Japan. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1936 and 1970. ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taira No Kiyomori
was a military leader and ''kugyō'' of the late Heian period of Japan. He established the first samurai-dominated administrative government in the history of Japan. Early life Kiyomori was born in Heian-kyō, Japan, in 1118 as the first son of Taira no Tadamori, who was the head of the Taira clan. It has been speculated that Kiyomori was actually an illegitimate son of Emperor Shirakawa. His mother, Gion no Nyogo, was a palace servant according to ''The Tale of the Heike''. Family * Father: Taira no Tadamori * Mother: Gion no Nyogo (d. 1147) *Concubines and regents: **Wife: N/A *** Taira no Shigemori *** Taira no Munemori *** Taira no Tomomori *** Taira no Tokuko *** Taira no Shigehira Career After the death of his father in 1159, Kiyomori assumed control of the Taira clan and ambitiously entered the political realm in which he had previously only held a minor post. Before that though, in 1156, he and Minamoto no Yoshitomo, head of the Minamoto clan, suppressed the rebe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masao Shimizu
was a Japanese actor. His wife was actress Yumi Takano. His first starring role in the film was in ''Momoiro no Yuwaku'' in 1931. In 1947, he formed the Mingei Theatre Company. Shimizu often work with Akira Kurosawa. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1931 and 1976. Selected filmography * '' The 47 Ronin'' (1941) * ''No Regrets for Our Youth'' (1946) as Professor Hakozaki * ''A Ball at the Anjo House'' (1947) * ''One Wonderful Sunday'' (1947) as the Dance Hall Manager * ''Drunken Angel'' (1948) as Boss * '' Stray Dog'' (1949) * '' Bōryoku no Machi'' (1950) * ''Scandal'' (1950) as Judge * ''Story of a Beloved Wife'' (1951) * ''The Life of Oharu'' (1952) * ''Children of Hiroshima'' (1952) * ''The Life of Oharu'' (1952) as kikuoji * ''Ikiru'' (1952) as Doctor * ''Epitome'' (1953) * '' Gate of Hell'' (1953) * ''Sansho the Bailiff'' (1954) as Masauji Taira * ''I Live in Fear'' (1955) as Yamazaki, Yoshi's husband * ''Season of the Sun'' (1956) * ''Rusty Knife'' (1958) as Shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenjirō Uemura
Kenjirō, Kenjiro, Kenjirou or Kenjiroh (written: 健二郎, 健次郎, 健治郎, 健滋朗, 謙二郎, 謙次郎, 建次郎, 賢二郎 or 乾二郎) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese politician *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese writer *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese sport wrestler *, Japanese actor *, Japanese basketball coach *, Japanese baseball player and manager *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese artist *, Japanese rally driver *, Japanese mathematician *, Japanese engineer and television pioneer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese yacht racer *, Japanese writer and philosopher *, Japanese voice actor and actor *, Japanese educator and lawyer *, Japanese samurai, physicist and writer Fictional characters * Kenjiro Shirabu (白布 賢二郎), a character from the manga and anime ''Haikyu!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Ishiguro
is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Tatsuya can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *達也, "master/accomplished, to be" *達矢, "master/accomplished, arrow" *竜也, "dragon, to be" *竜哉, "dragon, how" *竜弥, "dragon, all the more" *辰也, "sign of the dragon, to be" *龍也, "dragon, to be" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *, Japanese footballer *Tatsuya Egawa (達也, born 1961), Japanese manga artist *, Japanese manga artist * Tatsuya Enomoto (達也, born 1979), Japanese footballer *Tatsuya Fuji (born 1941), Japanese film actor *Tatsuya Fujiwara (竜也, born 1982), Japanese actor *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese volleyball player * Tatsuya Futakami, Japanese shogi player *Tatsuya Furuhashi (born 1980), Japanese football player * Tatsuya Hiruta (達也), Japanese manga artist *Tatsuya Hori (born 1935), Japanese politician * Tatsuya Isaka (達也, born 1985), Japanese actor *Tatsu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taira No Shigemori
was the eldest regent of the Taira clan patriarch, Taira no Kiyomori. He supported his father in the Heiji Rebellion. He died two years before his father. His son, Taira no Koremori, became a monk in 1184, and drowned himself. Oda Nobunaga claimed to have descended from him through his grandson, Taira no Chikazane. Shigemori in The Tale of the Heike Death On May 12, 1179, a great whirlwind swept through the capital. Many people died along with many buildings destroyed by the tornado. Only a few days after the incident, he fell ill and died at the age of 42, possible due from smoke that came from the tornado. The Lanterns Shigemori built a temple forty-eight bays long, inspired by the forty-eight great vows of the Buddha Amida, and in each bay he hung a lantern. He then became known as the "Lantern Minister". Gold to China In 1173, Shigemori made an agreement with a ship captain name Miao Dian in Kyushu. He gave 500 tael of gold to the captain, 3000 to the Song dynasty, 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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