Yūsuke Kawazu

Yūsuke Kawazu

May 12, 1935 · 91 years old

Known For

15 titles
1
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961 · 3h 10m · Movie

His ideals challenged by life as a conscript in war-time Japan's military, a pacifist faces ever greater tests in his fight for survival.

8.8
2
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

1993 · 1h 45m · Movie

The United Nations assembles the ultimate weapon to defeat Godzilla, while scientists discover a fresh pteranodon egg on a remote Japanese island.

6.5
3
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

1999 · 1h 48m · Movie

Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed as the Gyaos re-emerge. Nagamine and Asagi investigate as an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature. Named Iris, Ayana seeks revenge on Gamera for the death of her family.

7.1
4
Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion

Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion

1996 · 1h 39m · Movie

A meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary but the battle may result in him losing his bond with hu...

7.0
5
The Red Angel

The Red Angel

1966 · 1h 35m · Movie

During the Sino-Japanese War, a young army nurse gives sympathy to her patients and falls in love with an impotent doctor who's addicted to morphine.

7.8
6
The Inheritance

The Inheritance

1962 · 1h 47m · Movie

A dying businessman intends to will two hundred million yen to his three illegitimate children, but his associates scheme to take advantage of the situation.

7.4
7
The Sun's Burial

The Sun's Burial

1960 · 1h 27m · Movie

In Osaka's slum, capricious folks without futures engage in pilfering, assault and robbery, prostitution, and the trading of ID cards and blood.

6.9
8
Sad Vacation

Sad Vacation

2007 · 2h 16m · Movie

Kenji, abandoned by his mother, scrapes out a meager existence doing odd jobs including driving bar hostesses and their customers home. Besides this he takes care of the sister of an old friend in jail and a young illegal immigran...

6.8
9
Good-for-Nothing

Good-for-Nothing

1960 · 1h 28m · Movie

A bored young student falls for the young secretary of his rich friend's father. She senses some good in him and tries to make him discard his aimless lifestyle.

6.8
10
Killers on Parade

Killers on Parade

1961 · 1h 22m · Movie

A young journalist turns to an assassin for help when a team of hired killers comes gunning for her.

6.5
11
Ken

Ken

1964 · 1h 34m · Movie

Kokubu Jiro is the captain of his university's Kendo team. Often standoffish, mild, stoic and minimalist, Kokubu is a mystery to those who know him. Kagawa wants to understand Kokubu, but being arrogant and flashy, has a hard time...

7.5
12
Gô-hime

Gô-hime

1992 · 2h 22m · Movie

Chronicles the trials and tribulations of Oribe, the successor to tea-master Rikyu, Usu, his gardener, and Princess Goh, who attempt to balance artistic expression and duty amid political intrigue in feudal Japan.

6.8
13
Spring Dreams

Spring Dreams

1960 · 1h 43m · Movie

A homeless man falls ill near a wealthy family's home, who take him in and find themselves dealing with his visiting friends.

6.8
14
Sleepy Eyes of Death: In the Spider's Lair

Sleepy Eyes of Death: In the Spider's Lair

1968 · 1h 21m · Movie

Our anti-hero discovers locals who are oppressed, held captive against their will. For the swordsman to succeed, he first must wade through traps and assassins, and a few seductive maidens.

6.7
15
Yakuza Masterpiece

Yakuza Masterpiece

1970 · 1h 32m · Movie

A yakuza member's half-sister means much more to him in a film that repeatedly depicts realities other than what normal societal rules allow. The overly protective and loving brother; however, soon has to contend with his sister f...

6.9