Kan Ishii
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Kan Ishii.
Born: February 7, 1901
Place of Birth: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Known For
Snow-Flake
The Song Lantern
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Zenigata Heiji Detective Story: Heiji Covers All of Edo
Police detective Heiji is assigned to catch the masked Maboroshi gang of robbers who have terrorized all of Edo leaving few clues as to who their leader is.
Deep River Melody
A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.
The Sword
In 19th century Japan, a young swordsmith is determined to make the best sword possible after an inferior one he made indirectly led to the death of his guardian.
The Princess Sen
During the Warring States era of early 17th century Japan, teenage princess Sen is besieged with other members of her family in Osaka Castle, by a rival force led by her grandfather.
The Inner Palace Conspiracy
A period mystery in which an unconventional priest exposes the truth behind the bizarre death of a maid in the shogun's harem. Kinuyo Tanaka stylishly plays a constantly intoxicated geisha in this all-star entertainment film.
Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog
Jidai-geki by Kiyoshi Saeki
Goju no to
Based on Kōda Rohan's novella The Five-Storied Pagoda.
Pomegranate Time
Comedy-drama about university tennis players.
Filmography
as 九玉造
as Kenkichi Takada
as Kumekichi Daigo
as Kozo Okuyama
as 南条高太郎
as Kamekura
as Shôya Shôuemon
as Tatsuo
as Kiyotsugu
as Henmi Sessou
as 俊太郎の友人庄介
as 川並人足の弥太郎