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- Tokyo Story (1953) Directed by Yasujirō Ozu. Starring Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara. Drama (2h 16m) 8.2 on IMDb — 100% on RT. Even with all the vibrancy of modern Tokyo, it can be rewarding to go back to the city's roots in an earlier era.
- Lost in Translation (2003) Directed by Sofia Coppola. Starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi. Comedy, Drama (1h 42m) 7.7 on IMDb — 95% on RT.
- Ikiru (1952) Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Takashi Shimura, Shinichi Himori, Haruo Tanaka. Drama (2h 23m) 8.3 on IMDb — 98% on RT. When we think of top-tier Akira Kurosawa films, we usually go to the usual suspects: Rashomon, Yojimbo, and Seven Samurai.
- Godzilla (1954) Directed by Ishirō Honda. Starring Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata, Akira Takarada. Action, Horror, Sci-Fi (1h 36m) 7.5 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
Destination Tokyo is a 1943 black and white American submarine war film. The film was directed by Delmer Daves in his directorial debut, and the screenplay was written by Daves and Albert Maltz, based on an original story by former submariner Steve Fisher.
In order to provide information for the first air raid over Tokyo, a U.S. submarine sneaks into Tokyo Bay and places a spy team ashore. Made during World War II, this chronicles a voyage of a U.S. submarine on a secret mission to the very shores of Japan.
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Destination Tokyo. 1944. 2 hr 15 mins. Drama, Action & Adventure. NR. Watchlist. During World War II, an American submarine crew engages in a perilous mission in Japanese waters. Streaming....
May 15, 2020 · If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city. “Kill Bill, Volume 1" wherein hushed Japanese temples become the backdrop for epic girl-on-girl combat. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
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Jul 23, 2021 · 12 Unique Depictions of Tokyo in the Movies. With the 2021 Summer Olympics officially underway, we take you on a cinematic journey full of classic gems, contemporary winners, and the iconic...
Destination Tokyo: Directed by Delmer Daves. With Cary Grant, John Garfield, Alan Hale, John Ridgely. In order to provide information for the first air raid over Tokyo, a U.S. submarine sneaks into Tokyo Bay and places a spy team ashore.
