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Jūzō Itami Filmography

Poster of Tampopo

Tampopo (1985)

In the whimsical culinary journey that is Tampopo, we follow the exploits of Goro, a...

Poster of Lord Jim

Lord Jim (1965)

Once a respected midshipman in the British merchant marine, James Burke rapidly ascends to the...

Poster of Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (1992)

In the heart of Japan, a grandiose hotel of historical significance, eagerly vies to secure...

Poster of The Makioka Sisters

The Makioka Sisters (1983)

Set in 1938 Japan, the film "The Makioka Sisters" traces the intricate lives of four...

Poster of The Last Dance

The Last Dance (1993)

In the heart of Japan, an acclaimed movie director, enmeshed in the creation of his...

Poster of Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)

Lady Snowblood (Shurayuki-hime) is caught by the police and sentenced to death for her crimes...

Poster of A Taxing Woman

A Taxing Woman (1987)

Ryoko Itakura is a government tax agent who has just landed a big promotion. Her...

Poster of The Funeral

The Funeral (1984)

At the beginning of the film the father-in-law of the protagonist dies unexpectedly of a...

Poster of Woman in Witness Protection

Woman in Witness Protection (1997)

A vain actress who witnessed a serious crime is guarded by 2 cops as she...

Poster of Her Brother

Her Brother (1960)

Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this standard drama looks at the...

Poster of Sing a Song of Sex

Sing a Song of Sex (1967)

Four high school students preparing for their university entrance exam fantasize about a classmate, and...

Poster of A Taxing Woman's Return

A Taxing Woman's Return (1988)

Ryoko Itakura returns as the government tax agent willing to tackle the toughest cases. This...

Poster of Rubber Band Pistol

Rubber Band Pistol (1962)

Concerns the various activities of a group of friends.

Poster of A Quiet Life

A Quiet Life (1995)

Melodrama about the life of a mentally handicapped young man and his devoted sister after...

Poster of Tales of a Golden Geisha

Tales of a Golden Geisha (1990)

Her childhood was hardly ideal as she was abandoned and grew up without parental love....