Over the course of his varied career, Koreyoshi Kurahara made meticulous noirs, jazzy juvenile-delinquency pictures, and even nature films. His free-form approach to moviemaking was perfectly suited to the radical spirit of the 1960s, when he was one of the biggest hit makers working at the razzle-dazzle, youth-oriented Nikkatsu studios.
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Two brothers compete for the amorous favors of a young woman during a seaside summer of gambling, bo...
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A former boxer gets involved with a club hostess trying to escape the clutches of her gangster emplo...
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A juvenile delinquent gets out of the pen and immediately embarks on a rampage of untethered anger, ...
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Koreyoshi Kurahara's ingeniously plotted, pocket-size noir concerns the intertwined fates of a despe...
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A celebrity, dissatisfied with his personal and professional lives, impulsively leaves fast-paced To...
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The tragic tale of Kiyono, a young woman from the mountain who fell in love with Takuji, a fisherman...
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A young wealthy widow becomes sexually involved with her father-in-law, while harboring a destructiv...
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Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expeditio...
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antarctica (1983) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 2 | Thirst for Love (1967) | Director / Writer | 3 | |
| 3 | The Flame of Devotion (1964) | Director / Writer | 6 | |
| 4 | Black Sun (1964) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 5 | I Hate But Love (1962) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 6 | The Warped Ones (1960) | Director / Writer | 8 | |
| 7 | Intimidation (1960) | Director / Writer | 6 | |
| 8 | I Am Waiting (1957) | Director / Writer | 3 | |
| 9 | Crazed Fruit (1956) | Director / Writer | 5 |
