Acting

Asao Matsumoto

Born February 2, 1928 (age 98)

No biography available.

Known For

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His AllyZatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally · 1989
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
6.51989
MovieActionDrama
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.
The Age of Lawless MoneymakingThe Age of Lawless Moneymaking · 1961
The Age of Lawless Moneymaking
1961
MovieComedy
Contemporary comedy.
Bloody History of SoldiersBloody History of Soldiers · 1958
Bloody History of Soldiers
1958
MovieHistoryDrama
A historical film that portrays the fervent and violent actions of young Army and Navy officers, such as the February 26 and May 15 incidents, in a semi-documentary style.
Ultraman: Monster Movie FeatureUltraman: Monster Movie Feature · 1967
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
7.11967
MovieActionScience Fiction
The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.
Zoku seiun yakuza - ikari no otokoZoku seiun yakuza - ikari no otoko · 1965
Zoku seiun yakuza - ikari no otoko
1965
Movie
Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the KillersJapan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers · 1969
Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers
10.01969
MovieCrimeDrama
An honorable yakuza syndicate deeply rooted in Kyoto fights for survival when a new breed of gangsters threaten their very existence.
Shin ono ga tsumiShin ono ga tsumi · 1956
Shin ono ga tsumi
1956
MovieDrama
20th film adaptation of the novel Ono ga tsumi (published 1900-1901).
The Pacific War and Himeyuri CorpsThe Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps · 1962
The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps
8.01962
MovieWar
The last fight put up by remaining forces and a special volunteer nursing corps in 1944-5.

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