Acting

Takehiko Maeda

Born April 3, 1929 · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Died August 5, 2011 · aged 82

Actor, TV writer, presenter, communist

Known For

Life of Don MatsugoroLife of Don Matsugoro · 1986
Life of Don Matsugoro
9.01986
Movie
Children's movie about a dog that can type messages into a word processor. When his owner is kidnapped, the canine summons his fellow dogs to help in the rescue effort.
Fighting ElegyFighting Elegy · 1966
Fighting Elegy
7.01966
MovieComedyDrama
Kiroku boards with a Roman Catholic family and falls for the daughter Michiko. He ignores his feelings, joins a gang, gets in fights and, eventually, becomes involved with the radical Kita Ikki group.
Love FantasiaLove Fantasia · 1970
Love Fantasia
1970
MovieComedyMusic
A musical comedy.
Go As Messy As Messy Can BeGo As Messy As Messy Can Be · 1971
Go As Messy As Messy Can Be
1971
MovieComedy
Comedy about a young man who causes pandemonium by raiding a bar patronized by his father, winning the favors of a hostess and ends up feeling the breasts and hips of all the girls in his father's office.
P. P. RiderP. P. Rider · 1983
P. P. Rider
6.01983
MovieCrimeComedy
Three high-school students tangle with indulgent yakuza and lackadaisical police as they set out in search of the class bully, who has been kidnapped.
The Rocking HorsemenThe Rocking Horsemen · 1992
The Rocking Horsemen
7.31992
MovieComedy
It is 1965. High-school student Takeyoshi Fujiwara hears "Pipeline" by the Ventures, and is mesmerized by their unique sound. With three friends, he forms a band called "The Rocking Horsemen." A warm and comic glimpse into high-school and small-town life in Japan in the 60's.
Outlaw: Gangster VIPOutlaw: Gangster VIP · 1968
Outlaw: Gangster VIP
6.71968
MovieCrimeAction
Goro had grown up in the yakuza world. As an active member of the Mizuhara family crime syndicate, he expressed his loyalty by always putting himself in the forefront of every battle. Violence never bothered him. However, after being sentenced to three years in prison for stabbing a rival gang’s hit man, he becomes disenchanted with the Yakuza life style. Goro is determined to start anew, but karma catches up. His two closest friends are murdered by his ex-boss. He is left with two options: to kill or be killed.
Showdown in GanglandShowdown in Gangland · 1970
Showdown in Gangland
1970
Movie
Rivalry between two young gangster groups who seek to extend their influence.

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Precious MomentsPrecious Moments · 1981
Precious Moments
1981
SeriesDramaFamily
In a red-light district, Nemoto Norio (Shibata Kyohei) is indiscriminately soliciting passersby. "Would you mind taking part in a survey? As a thank you, I'll give you a camera. Take this voucher and come to my office at Shinjuku West Exit later." "No way," replies Yoshikawa Kumiko (Furukawa Yuko). "That would be a problem," replies Saeki Nobuko (Mori Masako). "A camera?" asks Iketani Kaori (Tanaka Yuko), suspicious. The survey is about overseas travel. The three of them gather in a room in Shinjuku. This is how they get to know each other, and they gradually become good friends. Their desire is to find a youth they can be truly proud of. The drama depicts the daily lives of three women of the marriageable age who are desperately trying to make some memories before they get married.