Motoyoshi Oda

Directing

Motoyoshi Oda

Born July 21, 1909 · Moji, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

Died October 21, 1973 · aged 64

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Motoyoshi Oda (July 21, 1910; Moji City, Fukuoka – October 21, 1973; Tokyo) was a Japanese film director. An English major who graduated from Waseda University, one of Japan's most prestigious, in 1935, Motoyoshi Oda was promptly accepted into the directors' program at Tokyo's P.C.L. (Photo Chemical Laboratories, a film company later incorporated into Toho S…

Known For

Godzilla Raids AgainGodzilla Raids Again · 1955
Godzilla Raids Again
6.01955
MovieScience FictionHorror
Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
Gigantis, the Fire MonsterGigantis, the Fire Monster · 1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
6.31959
MovieActionHorror
A prehistoric monster called Gigantis emerges alongside another creature named Angurus.
Family Affairs — They're Stupid, Aren't They?Family Affairs — They're Stupid, Aren't They? · 1954
Family Affairs — They're Stupid, Aren't They?
1954
MovieComedy
Tonii is a salesman at a mortgage company, and although he is in a romantic relationship with Haruko, a typist at the company, they cannot get married because they have nowhere to live. Growing impatient, Haruko declares, “As long as he can support us, I’d even marry an old man,” leaving Tonii deeply troubled.
Ohatsu's Unrequited LoveOhatsu's Unrequited Love · 1956
Ohatsu's Unrequited Love
1956
Movie
A Texan in TokyoA Texan in Tokyo · 1957
A Texan in Tokyo
8.01957
Movie
A Texan visiting Tokyo takes medicine that gives him strength.
A Town of the Starry SkiesA Town of the Starry Skies · 1957
A Town of the Starry Skies
1957
MovieDrama
Invisible ManInvisible Man · 1954
Invisible Man
6.71954
MovieScience FictionThriller
When an invisible man is run down by a car it’s up to an eager young reporter and a strange clown to bring a dangerous gang to justice.
The Eagle of the PacificThe Eagle of the Pacific · 1953
The Eagle of the Pacific
7.81953
MovieDramaWar
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.

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