Known for Directing
Shirō Moritani (森谷 司郎, Moritani Shirō, September 28, 1931 – December 2, 1984) was a film director and screenwriter from Japan. Born in Tokyo, he debuted as an assistant director in Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film Yojimbo. His film Mount Hakkoda won Mainichi Film Award for Excellence Film in 1978.
Born
September 28, 1931
Died
December 2, 1984 (age 53)
Birthplace
Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Filmography
37 films, 1 show


The Yoshida School
1983 · 2h 12m
country: Japan
Coinciding with the LDP presidential election of the entire national public, a masterpiece depicting the reverse side of Showa political history released, superimposed cast, a group image of real politicians centered on Shigeru Yoshida and political history after the war.


The Longest Tunnel
1982 · 2h 22m
country: Japan
After a passenger ship sinks in 1954, Go Akutsu devises a life-saving project in the form of a tunnel under the Tsugaru Strait. While working on this project Akutsu becomes involved with Tae Makimura leading to his estrangement from his wife.


Abandoned
1981 · 2h 31m
country: Japan
The film tells the story of a man who was washed ashore on an uninhabited island after a ship wrecked by a storm, and after twelve years, he returned to human society.


The Revolt
1980 · 2h 30m
country: Japan
When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...


Monument to Holy Service
1978 · 2h 33m
country: Japan
A rural high school takes part in a mountain-climbing exercise and are caught in a sudden typhoon.


Mount Hakkoda
1977 · 2h 49m
country: Japan
Two infantry regiments of the Imperial Japanese Army—210 men overall—tackled Mt. Hakkoda in the winter of 1902 to prepare for war with Russia.


Tidal Wave
1975 · 1h 22m
country: United States
Two hundred million years ago, Earth had a single continent. As the millennia progressed, the single continent slowly split off into smaller continents and islands. Thirty million years ago, the country of Japan was part of the continent of Asia, and has since split off into its own archipelago. Another landmass shift is about to occur...


Submersion of Japan
1973 · 2h 23m
country: Japan
A team of geophysicists investigating seismic activity on the seafloor discover that the islands of Japan, after suffering from massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, will be pulled into the ocean, killing millions.


After School
1973 · 1h 29m
country: Japan


First Love
1972 · 1h 34m
country: Japan
A 1970s Toho coming-of-age film.


Shadow of Love
1972 · 1h 29m
country: Japan


Shiosai
1971 · 1h 28m
country: Japan
Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.


Wakare no uta
1971 · 1h 44m
country: Japan
Richness, severity and pureness of love is beautifully and sentimentally depicted.


Hajimete no Tabi
1971 · 1h 24m
country: Japan


Take Care, Red Riding Hood
1970 · 1h 29m
country: Japan
A high-schooler involved in turn-of-the-decade student movements works to escape his comfort zone and apply himself.


Bullet Wound
1969 · 1h 34m
country: Japan
Yuzo Kayama is an American-Japanese operative working for the US to uncover an arms deal between an American seller and Chinese communists, and to take out both parties. After almost getting assassinated himself, he takes a wounded civilian with him despite living in a world where no one can be trusted.


Futari no Koibito
1969 · 1h 32m
country: Japan


My Brother, My Love
1968 · 1h 24m
country: Japan


Judge and Jeopardy
1968 · 1h 39m
country: Japan
It is based on the story "The Lawyer" by attorney Hiroshi Masaki and his account of Japan's "Headless Murder Case" in which a police officer beat a suspect to death during the Pacific War.


Sodachi zakari
1967 · 1h 28m
country: Japan
Japanese movie released on September 30 , 1967 . Produced and distributed by Toho . Color , Toho scope . Running time is 88 minutes.


Zoku izuko e
1967 · 1h 24m
country: Japan
Sequel to "何処へ" (1966). A coming-of-age drama adapted from the novel by Yojiro Ishizaka.


Zero Fighter
1966 · 1h 32m
country: Japan