Chieko Murata Movies

1959 adaptation of Junichiro Tanizaki's novel.

The first story concerns an attractive young woman who works in a Tokyo nightclub. Her plan for a solid financial future has a double whammy. In the...

The story revolves around a young man appointed to rescue a troubled hospital who must choose between two women, a dedicated nurse or a spoiled rich...

A beautiful older sister and her younger brother, both designers who paint the dreams of young hope, are paired with an innocent young artist and the...

A story full of youthful vigor and spirit as high school students try to work out their problems, realize the awakening of love and growing maturity...

Comedy drama film

In the 30th year, Nirasaki Den'emon established the Nirasaki Hokkaido Development Company with investment from Sonoi to build railway facilities....

Obscure Masumura film shot in 1961.

Japanese comedy film.

Japanese comedy directed by Noriaki Yuasa.

In a rural district of Tokyo, the owner of a farm is abandoned by his two daughters who are attracted to the life of the big city.

Follows the murder of a money-lending masseur by an impoverished samurai. The slain masseur's daughter will also fall victim to his curse, so that...

Ayako Wakao portrays a downtown rice ball shop girl whose heart is set on her business. Involved in her life are three young men—stage actor...

Adaptation of the novel by Masao Kume.

Life and love in corrupt postwar Tokyo, as a young couple struggles against both the law and the mob.

Shikiko Oba is nimble with her fingers and teaches dressmaking and designing. Among her pupils are Rinko, Katsumi and Tomie. Ginshiro, who is as...