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A Man of Immortality
Taiwanese Movie - 1981
After the cession of Taiwan to Japan in 1895 by the Manchu government, people on the island staged a series of anti-Japanese revolts to oppose the tyrannical rule of the Japanese militarists. The most famous of these…
Kemuri ga me ni Shimiru
Japanese Drama - 1981, 20 episodes
The story of Shingo Nemoto, whose unsuccessful career as a shogi player, reflected in his love life. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from a book with the same title. The main character was modeled after Hideharu Suzuki,…
Kumander Alibasbas
Filipino Movie - 1981
Cesario Manarang aka Kumander Alibasbas, the third highest-ranking official in the Huk heirarchy. This film features his life story. (Source: IMDb)
Odoru: Azuma Tokuho no Jiden "Onna de Gozaru" yori
Japanese Special - 1981, 2 episodes
~~ Based on the life of Japanese dancer Azuma Tokuho (吾妻徳穂).
The Magnificent Kick
Hong Kong Movie - 19805.5
Ah Su and Wei Wing, Wong Fei Hung students, are drawn into a revenge plot after Fei Hung refuses to teach a special technique to progeny of a man murdered by a General. (Source: IMDb)
Land
Korean Drama - 1979, 48 episodes
Adaptation of Volumes 1~3 of Park Gyeongri's novel "The Land".
The Handcuff
Hong Kong Movie - 1979
Handcuff is a biographical film about the life of Hong Kong Gangster Chen Hui Man. In the film, Chan wants to quit the triads and retire to Europe but the dons have other ideas. (IMDB)
Hermano Puli
Filipino Movie - 1979
A film based on the life of Apolinario de la Cruz. (Source: IMDb)
Afterglow
Japanese Movie - 1978
The story is about a young man suffering from an incurable disease, living to the best of his ability in the remaining time. ~~ Based on the true story of Ayumu Oya (poet), the eldest son of Soichi Oya (journalist, novelist…
Otei-chan
Japanese Drama - 1978, 156 episodes6.5
The 21st NHK Asadora. Starring Chikako Yuri in a dramatization of the life of Sadako Sawamura.
Kiteki ga Hibiku!
Japanese Drama - 1978, 17 episodes
Story is centered on Yoshiyuki Yashiro, who confronts the small private railway "Ariake Railway" that develops mainly in Kyushu and Shimabara to protect it from the tyranny of large capital. (Source: Japanese = Wikipedia…
Ichibanboshi
Japanese Drama - 1977, 156 episodes1.0
The 19th NHK Asadora. A dramatization of the life of the singer Chiyako Sato. ~ Michiko Godai replaced Haruna Takase in the lead two months into the series when Takase became ill. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Aa Tokyo…
Olympus no Kajitsu
Japanese Drama - 1977, 10 episodes
The story evolved around two athletes who meet at the Olympics and fall in love which each other. But does love, born in such specific circumstances, have a chance of survival? (Source: Japanese = Wiki) ~~ Adapted from…
Bruce Lee: The Man, the Myth
Hong Kong Movie - 19767.6
A highly fictionalized biography of the famous Bruce Lee, this movie traces his college life, his marriage to Linda Lee, his relationship with his master, and his untimely death. (Source: Letterboxd)
Execute... Baby Ama?
Filipino Movie - 1976
Depicting the life of executed murderer and gang leader, Marciál "Baby" Ama. Ama, who became a gang leader with his own prison mob while serving a sentence for lesser charges, was executed for murder at the age of 16…
Runa no Kokuhaku: Watashi ni Muragatta Otokotachi
Japanese Movie - 1976
Movie adapted from a life of Luna (Runa) Takamura (高村ルナ). She was J-pop singer and dancer of Japanese and German descent. Later in her career, she became particularly known for her two Nikkatsu Roman Porno films…
Marco Polo
Hong Kong Movie - 19758.0
Four friends learn Kung Fu to avenge the death of their friend against the Manchus. (Source: IMDb)
Preparation for the Festival
Japanese Movie - 19756.0
A semi-autobiographical work by Takehiro Nakajima. The main character, Tateo Oki, holds the brush until late every night, dreaming of going to Tokyo and becoming a scenario writer while working for a credit union in…
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