Soichiro Kitamura

Acting

Soichiro Kitamura

Born September 25, 1937 · Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan (age 88)

No biography available.

Known For

Bayside ShakedownBayside Shakedown · 1998
Bayside Shakedown
6.51998
MovieComedyDrama
Aoshima, a police detective working in the Bayside Precinct, is continually frustrated by the hierarchy and red tape that plague the system. His friend Muroi is climbing the ladder of the police bureaucracy. Muroi has made a pact with Aoshima that while Aoshima looks after the streets, Muroi would make life easier for the cops on the beat. One day in Bayside, a series of events turns the small station upside down.
OutrageOutrage · 2010
Outrage
6.92010
MovieActionCrime
When a tough yakuza gangster is betrayed by his bosses, it means all out war. Bodies pile up as he takes out everyone in his way to the top in a brutal quest for revenge.
Shin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SPShin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SP · 2001
Shin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SP
2001
Movie
Twenty-five years after Tajima, an unfairly treated office worker, filed a lawsuit for the company's collusion, he won the Supreme Court in reverse. Sugiura, who learned this from TV news, celebrates by himself. Twenty-five years ago, Sugiura, who was still a national newspaper reporter, had the history of interviewing Tajima and his wife Midori first and writing an article.
Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New HopeBayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope · 2012
Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope
5.82012
MovieActionCrime
Set 2 years after prior film "Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose," a major case occurs that has the potential to take down the entire police organization. For the next 3 days, Shunsaku Aoshima and his colleagues struggle to unravel the case...
Beyond OutrageBeyond Outrage · 2012
Beyond Outrage
7.02012
MovieActionCrime
As the police launch a full-scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of the West. What started as an internal strife in Outrage has now become a nationwide war in Outrage Beyond.
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys LooseBayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose · 2010
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
4.92010
MovieActionDrama
After Detective Shunsaku Aoshima is promoted to section chief he has the daunting task of dealing with eight cases at the same time, which includes a murder case, bomb threat, and a bus hijacking. Complications also arise between Detective Aoshima and his juniors.
The Suspect: Muroi ShinjiThe Suspect: Muroi Shinji · 2005
The Suspect: Muroi Shinji
6.42005
MovieComedyCrime
One day in February, 2005, Metropolitan Police Department Superintendent Muroi (Toshiro Yanagiba) is arrested to take responsibility for a botched murder case he headed. His faithful colleagues, including Arashiro (Toshio Kakei) and Okita (Miki Maya), only exacerbate the situation when they try to help clear his name. Is Muroi guilty as charged or merely taking the fall? What is the truth behind the murder? Two lawyers, one determined to get Muroi, the other resolved to save him, a feud between two police departments, political power plays and legal trappings, all combine to orchestrate Muroi’s downfall.
Bayside Shakedown 2Bayside Shakedown 2 · 2003
Bayside Shakedown 2
6.22003
MovieActionComedy
The movie takes place again in the fictional Wangan Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department the once empty space within Wangan's jurisdiction has become a popular tourist attraction. When a string of murders of company execs begins taking place, Aoshima jumps at the opportunity to pursue something other than his current case, which he finds less than inspiring. However the powers that be have other ideas, and Wangan again plays host to a special investigation team from headquarters. Aoshima's friend Superintendent Shinji Muroi, assigned by headquarters to assist Okita, is again powerless to help the local officers as decisions are made by the higher ups.

Movies

Bayside ShakedownBayside Shakedown · 1998
Bayside Shakedown
6.51998
MovieComedyDrama
Aoshima, a police detective working in the Bayside Precinct, is continually frustrated by the hierarchy and red tape that plague the system. His friend Muroi is climbing the ladder of the police bureaucracy. Muroi has made a pact with Aoshima that while Aoshima looks after the streets, Muroi would make life easier for the cops on the beat. One day in Bayside, a series of events turns the small station upside down.
OutrageOutrage · 2010
Outrage
6.92010
MovieActionCrime
When a tough yakuza gangster is betrayed by his bosses, it means all out war. Bodies pile up as he takes out everyone in his way to the top in a brutal quest for revenge.
Shin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SPShin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SP · 2001
Shin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SP
2001
Movie
Twenty-five years after Tajima, an unfairly treated office worker, filed a lawsuit for the company's collusion, he won the Supreme Court in reverse. Sugiura, who learned this from TV news, celebrates by himself. Twenty-five years ago, Sugiura, who was still a national newspaper reporter, had the history of interviewing Tajima and his wife Midori first and writing an article.
Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New HopeBayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope · 2012
Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope
5.82012
MovieActionCrime
Set 2 years after prior film "Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose," a major case occurs that has the potential to take down the entire police organization. For the next 3 days, Shunsaku Aoshima and his colleagues struggle to unravel the case...
Beyond OutrageBeyond Outrage · 2012
Beyond Outrage
7.02012
MovieActionCrime
As the police launch a full-scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of the West. What started as an internal strife in Outrage has now become a nationwide war in Outrage Beyond.
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys LooseBayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose · 2010
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
4.92010
MovieActionDrama
After Detective Shunsaku Aoshima is promoted to section chief he has the daunting task of dealing with eight cases at the same time, which includes a murder case, bomb threat, and a bus hijacking. Complications also arise between Detective Aoshima and his juniors.
The Suspect: Muroi ShinjiThe Suspect: Muroi Shinji · 2005
The Suspect: Muroi Shinji
6.42005
MovieComedyCrime
One day in February, 2005, Metropolitan Police Department Superintendent Muroi (Toshiro Yanagiba) is arrested to take responsibility for a botched murder case he headed. His faithful colleagues, including Arashiro (Toshio Kakei) and Okita (Miki Maya), only exacerbate the situation when they try to help clear his name. Is Muroi guilty as charged or merely taking the fall? What is the truth behind the murder? Two lawyers, one determined to get Muroi, the other resolved to save him, a feud between two police departments, political power plays and legal trappings, all combine to orchestrate Muroi’s downfall.
Bayside Shakedown 2Bayside Shakedown 2 · 2003
Bayside Shakedown 2
6.22003
MovieActionComedy
The movie takes place again in the fictional Wangan Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department the once empty space within Wangan's jurisdiction has become a popular tourist attraction. When a string of murders of company execs begins taking place, Aoshima jumps at the opportunity to pursue something other than his current case, which he finds less than inspiring. However the powers that be have other ideas, and Wangan again plays host to a special investigation team from headquarters. Aoshima's friend Superintendent Shinji Muroi, assigned by headquarters to assist Okita, is again powerless to help the local officers as decisions are made by the higher ups.
Lifetime InsecurityLifetime Insecurity · 1994
Lifetime Insecurity
7.01994
MovieDramaComedy
In the midst of a bad economy, Yokoyama, the vice president of Taiyo Real Estate, launches a plan to cut back on his labor force. Fifty employees are segregated into a special assignment division and given an ultimatum: meet a sales goal of 1.5 billion yen within three months or be fired. Spiteful of their unjust treatment, two men, Shinoda and Takigawa, take up the battle against the ruthless Yokoyama.
Bayside Shakedown Extra Edition Bayside Policewoman Story Early Summer Traffic Safety SpecialBayside Shakedown Extra Edition Bayside Policewoman Story Early Summer Traffic Safety Special · 1998
Bayside Shakedown Extra Edition Bayside Policewoman Story Early Summer Traffic Safety Special
8.01998
MovieComedy
ConflagrationConflagration · 1975
Conflagration
7.01975
MovieActionThriller
Global South guerrillas hijack the Japanese oil tanker Arabian Light, threatening to blow it up in Tokyo Bay, unless the Cabinet complies with an economically devastating ultimatum.
StarStar · 1986
Star
1986
Movie
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30 · 2016
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30
2016
Movie
A man is murdered after stealing documents from the Olympic Department of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 31Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 31 · 2016
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 31
2016
MovieDramaTV Movie
RemembranceRemembrance · 1988
Remembrance
6.51988
MovieDrama
The Yamaoki family moved from Kyoto to Tosa around the turn of the '50s; local school teacher Hirao becomes involved with Yasuko, sister to Sumio.
再会再会 · 2012
再会
2012
Movie
Fried levanilla with rib steak from Tsudanuma in NakanoFried levanilla with rib steak from Tsudanuma in Nakano · 2017
Fried levanilla with rib steak from Tsudanuma in Nakano
8.02017
MovieDramaTV Movie
Murder in the KairoteiMurder in the Kairotei · 2011
Murder in the Kairotei
6.22011
Movie
A woman (Takako Tokiwa) risks her life to exact revenge for her murdered lover.
Estate InheritanceEstate Inheritance · 1990
Estate Inheritance
5.71990
MovieDrama
The unexpected death of Fujishima Motoharu, president of a medium-sized firm, triggers a fierce battle over his estate inheritance among family members.
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 29Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 29 · 2015
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 29
2015
Movie
Psychic: Traveler to the UnknownPsychic: Traveler to the Unknown · 1994
Psychic: Traveler to the Unknown
9.01994
MovieDrama
Hikaru, an ordinary man, discovers a way to unleash the supernatural powers hidden inside his soul, allowing him to cure others with his newfound “ki” healing power.
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu MensoKogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso · 2002
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
5.02002
MovieDramaCrime
At the end of World War II, a secret human experiment was being conducted in Manchuria, which was in the sphere of influence of the Japanese military. One man's face was to be transformed into that of a completely different person through plastic surgery. Shortly after operation, Japanese military facility where the man was staying was involved in a battle and collapsed, and he disappeared. In 1948, a letter of warning from the Twenty Faces was posted on the wall of the Japanese Museum. The notice read, “All national treasures will be taken away. The police, aware of the warning letter, rush to the Japanese Museum...
Ronin on a MissionRonin on a Mission · 1987
Ronin on a Mission
1987
MovieActionHistory
Mori Kojiro, a member of the Akō Ronin, fails to identify Kira Kozukenosuke before their attack and is publicly banished by Ōishi Kuranosuke. Ōishi later apologizes privately, revealing that Kira has a decoy and assigning Mori a secret mission to kill the real Kira if necessary. Devastated, Mori finds solace with Okame, a local bar owner. After the ronin avenge their master, Mori, believing their mission complete, plans to leave his samurai life for Okame. However, Terazaka Kichiemon reveals that Kira was not killed but fled, and the decapitated man was a decoy. Mori decides to complete his mission and hunt down the real Kira.
Kamaitachi no YoruKamaitachi no Yoru · 2002
Kamaitachi no Yoru
3.72002
MovieTV MovieThriller
Fans of Kamaitachi no Yoru gather to shoot a film based on the game until one of the cast members is killed.

TV Shows

OshinOshin · 1983
Oshin
7.61983
SeriesDramaFamily
Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesFuruya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series · 1983
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
7.01983
SeriesDramaMystery
Emergency Room 24 HoursEmergency Room 24 Hours · 1999
Emergency Room 24 Hours
7.41999
SeriesDrama
Dr. Shindo seems cold, but is a competent surgeon. He is also an ER doctor capable of accurate decisions and treatment, who always tries to see things from the patient’s side. Although once retired from his profession, he one day discovers someone in need of help, who he treats and rushes to the Kohoku Medical University Emergency Center. This incident encourages him to once again work as an ER doctor. Confrontation erupts between female doctor Tamaki, and Shindo, now a just-arrived ER doctor. While this human drama depicts the relationships among doctors and nurses, it appeals emotionally to viewers on the subject of life.
Bayside ShakedownBayside Shakedown · 1997
Bayside Shakedown
8.11997
SeriesDrama
A rookie detective learns that life in law enforcement may not be as glamorous as he thought it would be.
Pro HunterPro Hunter · 1981
Pro Hunter
1981
SeriesComedy
Scum of LawyersScum of Lawyers · 2006
Scum of Lawyers
6.82006
SeriesDramaComedy
Bengoshi no Kuzu is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hideo Iura about Takeda Masami, a new lawyer and fellow lawyer Kuzu Motohito, who Takeda is teamed up with, and how they deal with different court cases. It was serialized in Big Comic Original. Bengoshi no Kuzu received the Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general category in 2007. The manga was adapted into a 12-episode TV drama, which was broadcast on Tokyo Broadcasting System between April 13, 2006 and June 29, 2006.
Keigo Higashino 3-week drama SP seriesKeigo Higashino 3-week drama SP series · 2011
Keigo Higashino 3-week drama SP series
2011
SeriesCrime
Silent CourtSilent Court · 2017
Silent Court
5.72017
SeriesCrimeDrama
In Tokyo, an old person, who lived alone, is found dead. Detectives from the Police Station investigate the case. According to the victim's neighbors, a woman sometimes came in and out of the victim's home. That woman is Miki Yamamoto. She does housework for her customers. The detectives from Police Station visit Miki’s house. What is the truth behind the cases?
Shimokita SundaysShimokita Sundays · 2006
Shimokita Sundays
2006
SeriesDrama
This drama portrays the nostalgia of "the good old days" and youthful hopes and dreams. Yuika Satonaka (Ueto) is a freshman in university who came to live in Tokyo to continue her studies. Although she had a brand new start before her eyes, she was somehow at a loss. Nothing seemed to interest her and her hopes and dreams were distant. One day at the school orientation, her eyes are glued to a sudden performance of a group of unsuccessful actors, "Shimokita Sundays". Their unique play made her laugh... something she had forgotten for a long time. Yuika takes a chance to visit Shimokita and goes to see their play only to find how unpopular and how very few audiences they had. But still, their performance touches Yuika’s soul... great enough to make her try out for their audition.
Minami's GirlfriendMinami's Girlfriend · 2004
Minami's Girlfriend
2004
SeriesComedy
Everything started when a high school couple, Chiyomi and Minami had a mysterious and ominous fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant… “If you stay close to him, he will become great and the two of you will be together for a long time. However, when the two of you drift apart, horrible thing will happen”. Just as the prophesy, on the very day when Minami decided to leave Chiyomi, a magical curse struck Chiyomi. Believe it or not, it shrunk her into a size of merely 16 cm tall! What would happen when a tender boyfriend and a miniaturized girlfriend secretly starts living together?
Nanase Once MoreNanase Once More · 2008
Nanase Once More
2008
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
A suspense story about a girl with an ability to read people's mind. Together with her psychic friends, Nanase, the telepath, tries to save others from danger and fight those who threaten her power. The drama deals with friendship and social tendency to exclude strangers.
Steel FrameSteel Frame · 2010
Steel Frame
6.02010
SeriesDrama
Sharply revealing the issue of Japanese construction industry where bid-rigging was a common practice among the giants. After working diligently for three years at a construction site, Heita unwillingly transfers to a sales department where he becomes a part of the illegal collusion -- to limit open competition and obtain high-price public works within the colluding parties. He is torn from conducting unlawful action to save his company, yet deep inside wishing to abide by the law to follow his justice. What will his answer be?
Princess HiroPrincess Hiro · 2003
Princess Hiro
8.02003
SeriesDrama
TransparentTransparent · 2002
Transparent
8.02002
SeriesDrama
A young, good-hearted doctor Kenichi suffers from a rare syndrome whereby his feelings cannot be hidden such people are known as "satorare" and their well-being come under special government protection. As all the young doctor's thoughts/feelings are always heard by hospital colleagues, this creates much inconvenience to them and they try to drive him away. In steps a beautiful female doctor who tries to shield him from the cruel reality of his uniqueness.
智子と知子智子と知子 · 1997
智子と知子
1997
SeriesDrama
Gachi Baka!Gachi Baka! · 2006
Gachi Baka!
4.02006
SeriesDrama
Former pro boxer Gondo Tetta has come to Kaki-no-ki-zaka High School as a beginning teacher. The school hopes to restore finances by improving the students' abilities and strengthening its baseball team. Tetta goes head-to-head with his class full of failing students who have no ability whatsoever in sports and studies. Everyday, he passionately encourages his students who have no drive at all. School is not just a place to study. It's a place to learn how to live! If it means helping out his students, Tetta won't hesitate to snap at the parents and school. Gondo Tetta's slightly dangerous class is about to begin. --TBS
Aitai Toki ni Anata wa InaiAitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai · 1991
Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai
4.01991
SeriesDrama
Miyoko and Yusuke love each other. But Yusuke is told to work in Hokkaido where is far from Tokyo for a year. They cannot meet often. There appear another woman and man in front of each of them. They almost lose confidence to keep their relationship but finally they make sure of their love.
恋愛結婚の法則恋愛結婚の法則 · 1999
恋愛結婚の法則
10.01999
Series
BeginnerBeginner · 2003
Beginner
6.32003
SeriesDramaComedy
Midnight Ghost TourMidnight Ghost Tour · 2004
Midnight Ghost Tour
2004
SeriesMystery
Red ConfusionRed Confusion · 2005
Red Confusion
2005
Series
Sachiko is the 17-year old daughter of radiotherapist Professor Oshima. After exposure to radiation in the hospital, she develops leukemia. As if that was not enough trouble for one lifetime, Sachiko discovers that Oshima is not her real father, and that her boyfriend is really her half brother.