
October 9, 1903 · 122 years old
Kenjiro Ishiyama (石山 健二郎) was a Japanese actor. Born on 10 October 1903 in Hiroshima, Japan, he was known for High and Low (1963), Shiosai (1964) and Las Vegas Free-for-All (1967). He died on 10 May 1976.

An executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom.

A collection of four Japanese folk tales with supernatural themes.

The blind masseur and swordsman, Zatoichi, searches for proof an imprisoned man's innocence.

In a town where debt-ridden peasants are being ruthlessly exploited, Zatoichi is forced to take sides between a cruel yakuza boss and his seemingly altruistic rival.

A darker, deconstructionist depiction of the legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto.

A more original story than usual for a ninkyô yakuza film.