Acting
Kōichi Uenoyama
Born March 7, 1933 · Nakano, Tokyo, Japan (age 93)
No biography available.
Known For
Passport to Darkness · 1959Passport to Darkness
★ 7.51959
MovieMysteryCrime
A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer.
The Flower and the Sword · 1964The Flower and the Sword
1964
MovieCrime
A dangerous mobster threatens the life of a businessman's mother in this thriller. As Ryuji oversees the building of a bridge in Japan, a powerful gangster plans to stop the project. By any means necessary.
Quick Draw Joe · 1961Quick Draw Joe
1961
MovieActionWestern
One day, a lone horseman rides into town with a wounded man strapped behind him. Joe, the Ace, had captured one of the bandits who had held up the armored payroll car headed for the dam construction site, takes the wounded man to the police and claims the reward offered. He is told to wait until the driver of the armored car returns to identify the bandit and goes over to the Blue Star where he is introduced to Mishima, the owner of the cabaret, who is highly respected in the town. Joe then meets Saburo, while fishing, and his lovely sister, who seem to sense the real man beneath the rough appearance and take him into their home. Word reaches Joe that the bandit he'd captured had been shot and he hurries over to the hospital.
Love in the Air · 1962Love in the Air
1962
Movie
Satake Shoji had been a trapeze artist in the Ezaki Circus, but when Shingo, his team mate, slipped and fell to his death, he had felt responsible and, sick at heart, left the circus for a life at sea. On land again Shoji goes to a cabaret where he is soon involved in a brawl. Kasamatsu, the owner of the cabaret, impressed by Shoji's strength, offers him a job as his bodyguard. The next morning Shoji visits Shingo's grave and meets Miyako, Shingo's former sweetheart, who is still a trapeze performer and now the star of the Kuroko Circus which Shoji realizes Kasamatsu intends to control.
Night Trap · 1967Night Trap
1967
MovieDramaMystery
A woman's desperate attempt to prove her husband's innocence after he has been sentenced to death for the murder of his mistress. She tracks down four men in the victim's life, one of whom she suspects may be the real murderer, and systematically destroys them. In the end, her obsession becomes madness and she has ruined her own life along with her victims' lives to save her philandering husband.
Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love · 1962Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love
1962
Movie
Youth of the Beast · 1963Youth of the Beast
★ 6.91963
MovieThrillerCrime
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
修羅のみち11 四国最終 戦争 · 2004修羅のみち11 四国最終戦争
2004
Movie
Movies
Passport to Darkness · 1959Passport to Darkness
★ 7.51959
MovieMysteryCrime
A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer.
The Flower and the Sword · 1964The Flower and the Sword
1964
MovieCrime
A dangerous mobster threatens the life of a businessman's mother in this thriller. As Ryuji oversees the building of a bridge in Japan, a powerful gangster plans to stop the project. By any means necessary.
Quick Draw Joe · 1961Quick Draw Joe
1961
MovieActionWestern
One day, a lone horseman rides into town with a wounded man strapped behind him. Joe, the Ace, had captured one of the bandits who had held up the armored payroll car headed for the dam construction site, takes the wounded man to the police and claims the reward offered. He is told to wait until the driver of the armored car returns to identify the bandit and goes over to the Blue Star where he is introduced to Mishima, the owner of the cabaret, who is highly respected in the town. Joe then meets Saburo, while fishing, and his lovely sister, who seem to sense the real man beneath the rough appearance and take him into their home. Word reaches Joe that the bandit he'd captured had been shot and he hurries over to the hospital.
Love in the Air · 1962Love in the Air
1962
Movie
Satake Shoji had been a trapeze artist in the Ezaki Circus, but when Shingo, his team mate, slipped and fell to his death, he had felt responsible and, sick at heart, left the circus for a life at sea. On land again Shoji goes to a cabaret where he is soon involved in a brawl. Kasamatsu, the owner of the cabaret, impressed by Shoji's strength, offers him a job as his bodyguard. The next morning Shoji visits Shingo's grave and meets Miyako, Shingo's former sweetheart, who is still a trapeze performer and now the star of the Kuroko Circus which Shoji realizes Kasamatsu intends to control.
Night Trap · 1967Night Trap
1967
MovieDramaMystery
A woman's desperate attempt to prove her husband's innocence after he has been sentenced to death for the murder of his mistress. She tracks down four men in the victim's life, one of whom she suspects may be the real murderer, and systematically destroys them. In the end, her obsession becomes madness and she has ruined her own life along with her victims' lives to save her philandering husband.
Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love · 1962Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love
1962
Movie
Youth of the Beast · 1963Youth of the Beast
★ 6.91963
MovieThrillerCrime
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
修羅のみち11 四国最終 戦争 · 2004修羅のみち11 四国最終戦争
2004
Movie
午前零時の出獄 · 1963午前零時の出獄
1963
MovieDrama
This movie depicts the confrontation between a man entangled in a despicable trap and the shadow of murderous intent, and the efforts of a journalist chasing after the truth. Due to the passage of time since the film's release, some scenes may be marred by visual and audio distortions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The Sleeping Beast Within · 1960The Sleeping Beast Within
★ 6.81960
MovieActionCrime
A newspaper reporter's search for his girlfriend's missing father lead him into heart of the criminal underworld of Yokohama's Chinatown.
Women's Prison for Torture · 1971Women's Prison for Torture
★ 8.01971
MovieDramaHorror
Shocking scenes are revealed in the Nagasaki Women's prison.
Take Aim at the Police Van · 1960Take Aim at the Police Van
★ 6.11960
MovieThrillerMystery
A sniper kills two prisoners in a police van, and the driver sets out to find the killer.
Karate Warriors · 1976Karate Warriors
★ 7.01976
MovieDramaAction
Sakata protects a little boy while coping with rival gangs.
Cruel Gun Story · 1964Cruel Gun Story
★ 6.61964
MovieActionCrime
Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the truck driver whose carelessness confined Togawa's sister, Rie, to a wheelchair. They want Togawa to hijack an armored truck loaded with 120 million yen; their leverage is to promise him money for surgery for Rie. Togawa consents and plans the heist with three others. The plan is solid, but it doesn't go smoothly. Togawa must improvise, there are traitors somewhere, and double-crosses mount. Can Togawa escape with enough money to help his sister and ensure a passage out of Japan?
Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts · 1969Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts
★ 6.41969
MovieFantasyHorror
In feudal Japan, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl's grandfather on sacred ground, the door is opened for the Yokai Monsters to step in.
Blood of Lust Is Dripping · 1965Blood of Lust Is Dripping
★ 4.31965
MovieDrama
A man who was once a student activist marries the daughter of the head of a big trust company. He uses his position as an elite salaryman to do whatever he pleases. However, a shadow from his past starts to creep into his life...
Voice Without a Shadow · 1958Voice Without a Shadow
★ 6.21958
MovieCrimeDrama
Asako, a former telephone operator once heard the voice of a murder suspect which has continued to haunt her. Years later her husband invites his boss, Hamazaki, over for dinner and she realises his voice is suspiciously like that of the killer. Before she can investigate further, Hamazaki is found dead and her husband becomes the prime suspect.
Foggy Night Blues · 1963Foggy Night Blues
1963
Movie
Wharf Temperament · 1961Wharf Temperament
1961
MovieDramaCrime
The story of male friendship unfolding during a boxing match between the navigator, who took responsibility for the accident and went ashore from the ship, and a young docker, whom he loves like a younger brother.
The Trail of Blood · 1972The Trail of Blood
★ 6.51972
MovieAction
Can a sinful man change and find peace? It's unlikely in gang-plagued Japan. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter (and hired sword), goes straight after protecting a woman in distress: they marry, have a son, and Jokichi pursues his father's craft. After three years, the gangs he embarrassed when he saved his wife find the family and leave Jokichi in grief, vowing revenge. To parry his terrible swift sword, rival gangs join forces, hiring a prostitute to pose as a woman needing help and breaking the code of honor to double cross the drifter. He finds unlikely allies: a thief who aids him for fun and a one-eyed swordsman who may be Jokichi's equal in skill and honor.
The Guys Who Put Money on Me · 1962The Guys Who Put Money on Me
★ 7.51962
MovieActionCrime
An unofficial sequel to Million Dollar Match (1961) which also starred Koji Wada as a young energetic boxer. This story deals more with betting action surrounding a boxing match, concentrating mostly on the high-powered Yakuza gambling dens.
Woman Gambling Expert: Stakes of a Game of Chance · 1970Woman Gambling Expert: Stakes of a Game of Chance
1970
MovieCrimeDrama
16th in the 17 film Daiei "Woman Gambler" series
Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire · 1961Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire
1961
MovieAction
Tokyo Knights · 1961Tokyo Knights
★ 7.01961
MovieCrimeAction
A college student takes over the family business in the field of organised crime.
TV Shows
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger · 1975Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
★ 8.31975
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
A powerful terrorist organization known as the Black Cross Army threatens to destroy the Earth, with only the defense organization EAGLE (EArth Guard LEague) able to oppose them. In retaliation, Black Cross Army destroys multiple EAGLE headquarters across Japan, killing all but five people. Now, these five remaining EAGLE members are called to form a secret, powerful team known as Gorenger, the only force left that has a chance to stop the Black Cross Army and their evil leader, Black Cross Führer.
Special Rescue Police Winspector · 1990Special Rescue Police Winspector
★ 8.01990
Series
In 1999, advanced science and technology enriched people's lives, but the damage caused when they were misused for crimes or went out of control and went out of control was also great. The Special Rescue Police Winspector (abbreviated as WSP) was established to deal with such a situation. Their purpose is not only to investigate crimes and arrest suspects but also to save the lives of those involved in crimes and disasters.
Super-God Bibyun · 1976Super-God Bibyun
★ 8.01976
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Tokusatsu series created by Shotaro Ishinomori, sequel of Akumaizer 3.
Attention Please · 1970Attention Please
1970
SeriesDrama
First Japanese TV drama about flight attendants.