Acting

Takehiko Maeda

Born April 3, 1929 · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Died August 5, 2011 · aged 82

Actor, TV writer, presenter, communist

Known For

Tora-san's PromiseTora-san's Promise · 1981
Tora-san's Promise
★ 8.71981
MovieComedy
Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarrasses himself by getting drunk and insulting all his ex-classmates, he resumes his travels. In Kyushu he meets an outspoken 18-year-old girl who becomes enamored of Tora-san and follows him around. One of Tora-san's old friends is terminally ill and makes Tora-san promise him to marry his wife once he is gone.
Turning PointTurning Point · 1994
Turning Point
★ 7.01994
MovieDrama
A middle-aged journalist looking to make her big break. After working the same beat on the "women's page", Yumiko gets promoted to editorials.
The Rocking HorsemenThe Rocking Horsemen · 1992
The Rocking Horsemen
★ 7.41992
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.
Solar EclipseSolar Eclipse · 1975
Solar Eclipse
★ 6.91975
MovieDrama
When bribe money from a rigged election funnels into a dam construction project, collusion, lust, greed and even murder are on the ballot.
Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the CenturyKonto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century · 1968
Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
★ 10.01968
MovieComedy
A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.
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.
Massacre GunMassacre Gun · 1967
Massacre Gun
★ 7.21967
MovieCrimeAction
Kuroda is a mob hitman who turns on his employers after being forced to execute his lover. Joining forces with his similarly wronged brothers, hot-headed Eiji and aspiring boxer Saburo, the trio escalate their mob retaliation to all-out turf war where no one will stop until one faction emerges victorious.
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.

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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.