Writing

Gan Yamazaki

Born November 4, 1929 · Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Died March 8, 1997 · aged 67

No biography available.

Known For

Gappa, the Triphibian MonsterGappa, the Triphibian Monster · 1967
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
★ 5.61967
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
The Drifter from the SeaThe Drifter from the Sea · 1960
The Drifter from the Sea
★ 3.51960
MovieActionCrime
Plans to build a touristic hot spring on the island of Izu Oshima run afoul of the Kobe yakuza group, which intends to use the island as a relay base for drug smuggling.
Thirteen Times a LoserThirteen Times a Loser · 1969
Thirteen Times a Loser
1969
MovieCrimeAction
Mineoka Group executive Okitsu Seiji is imprisoned for the 13th time for attacking rival Kuronuma. While in prison, he learns that the Kuronuma Group has retaliated by killing its leader and seizing territory. Upon his release, he embarks on a revenge campaign.
Tokyo KnightsTokyo Knights · 1961
Tokyo Knights
★ 6.91961
MovieActionComedy
A college student takes over the family business in the field of organised crime.
Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards! · 1963
Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!
★ 6.51963
MovieCrimeAction
Tajima is a private detective in charge of his own company, Detective Bureau 2-3. When warring criminal gangs go overboard by robbing U.S. military munitions, Tajima steps in to stop what the cops can't.
Stardust WharfStardust Wharf · 1968
Stardust Wharf
★ 8.01968
MovieActionDrama
Hamada, Izumi, and Aki Jo, a rising singer from Toshiba Records, form a fresh trio who risk their youthful energy to bravely confront violence in this bright and cheerful coming-of-age action film.
Outlaw: HeartlessOutlaw: Heartless · 1968
Outlaw: Heartless
★ 6.81968
MovieCrimeAction
Goro Fujikawa (Tetsuya Watari) was indebted to Mitsugimoto. Sawada, a low rank yakuza with a gambling problem owed Mitsugimoto three million yen. This equation can only lead to one answer. Mitsugimoto needs to pay and Goro's coming to collect.
My Hometown is the Wild WestMy Hometown is the Wild West · 1960
My Hometown is the Wild West
1960
MovieActionWestern
George Mihara was ordered by his grandfather Tom to go to Japan. The purpose was to deliver a $100,000 check to Matsuyama, a Japanese soldier who had helped Tom around the time of World War I, and to perform some act of kindness in Japan using $300 pocket money. This was to test whether George was a suitable boy to inherit Tom's YES Ranch.

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