Yōko Naitō

Red Beard

Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.

The Sword of Doom

Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.

汚れた舌

L'Essayage

Drama about a young dress designer.

Outstanding High School Girl: Ecstasy of a 16-Year-Old

Melodrama about high school students.

The Green Years

Drama about the trials and tribulations of a teenage girl.

Happiness For You — Sentimental Boy

A cake shop apprentice falls in love with a female student from a wealthy family.

Come Marry Me

Masako is a humble waitress who has a chance encounter with playboy Tamotsu. With the aid of his sister, Tamotsu seeks to win Masako's affection despite the disapproval of his wealthy parents and Masako's own feelings towards the working-class cabbie Noro.

Our Silent Love

A sequel to Happiness of Us Alone. This story focuses on the troubled life of the couple's adult's son, Ichiro, especially his relationship with a deaf girl, the daughter of his understanding boss.

Young Challengers

A story depicting the challenges faced by today's youth in working to build a better tomorrow, based on the theme of Toshiba's progress as one of Japan's leading manufacturers of electronic and electric goods.

Prime Time Girls

Drama about a high school girl (Naito).

My Brother, My Love

Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor

The 14th and final "Crazy" feature. The Crazy Cats reunited (minus Ishibashi, who had by then retired from the team) for one last feature, Jun Ichikawa's odd Memories of You (Kaisha mono-gatari, 1988) released by Shochiku. Most of the cast of Crazy lrresponsibles at Shimizu Harbor (1966) return in this sequel.

Once a Rainy Day

Former playmates (Naito and Tamura), both long ago abandoned by their parents, recall their youth and fall in love.

O Luna, My Pony!

Based on the hit song, the story involves a young boy and girl who leave their home in Hokkaido to come and live in Tokyo.