Acting
Tetsuya Yamaoka
Born January 27, 1925 · Tokyo, Japan
Died June 9, 1997 · aged 72
No biography available.
Known For
Proof of the Man · 1977Proof of the Man
★ 7.81977
MovieDramaCrime
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
The Revolt · 1980The Revolt
★ 7.01980
MovieWarDrama
When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
The Biggest Gamble · 1969The Biggest Gamble
★ 7.01969
MovieCrimeDrama
When Honjo is selected as Kansai district's chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible to have Honjo step down, which puts Itsuki between a rock and a hard place.
Organized Crime: Killer's Glory · 1972Organized Crime: Killer's Glory
★ 9.01972
Movie
A professional lone-wolf hitman comes to his blood brother's aid when his boss is brutally murdered by an unknown yakuza faction.
Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kōya Hijiri · 1979Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kōya Hijiri
★ 4.01979
MovieDramaHorror
While on a pilgrimage, young monk Sōchō sees a waterfall turn blood-red, a sight villagers fear is the curse of a woman who drowned herself years ago. Ignoring their warnings, he ventures into the haunted Tenbu Pass to find a missing medicine seller. There, he encounters a stunning woman in a remote house, but anyone who touches her is transformed into an animal…
The Last Kamikaze · 1970The Last Kamikaze
★ 7.01970
MovieWarDrama
With World War II is coming to its end and Japan nearing defeat, Japanese military leaders step up suicide attacks on Allied ships. Toei legend Koji Tsuruta stars as a Kamikaze squad leader who has second thoughts about suicide runs. He becomes torn between his own morality and his duty to his country when he must deal with a pilot under his command who refuses to complete his mission.
A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless · 1969A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless
★ 10.01969
MovieDramaCrime
Just released on parole, one young man hurtles towards a face-off with the gangsters controlling Shinjuku and its lucrative prostitutes.
Prison Boss · 1968Prison Boss
★ 7.71968
MovieCrime
Rival gangs fight over ownership of bicycle race track.
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