Kōji Wada

Acting

Kōji Wada

Born January 28, 1944 · Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

Died July 6, 1986 · aged 42

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 Street Fighter's Last RevengeThe Street Fighter's Last Revenge · 1974
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
★ 5.51974
MovieActionCrime
Terry Sugury is hired to recover one of two tapes containing a formula for making heroin for a price of 200 dollars a pound. But he gets double crossed. So he wants the tape back.
Gate of FleshGate of Flesh · 1964
Gate of Flesh
★ 6.61964
MovieDramaCrime
In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh, visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and pulp drama, shot through with brilliant colors and raw emotions.
A Tale of Sorrow and SadnessA Tale of Sorrow and Sadness · 1977
A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness
★ 5.61977
MovieDrama
A rookie golfer must cope with the stress of fame after a marketing executive transforms her into a sports celebrity.
Proof of the ManProof of the Man · 1977
Proof of the Man
★ 7.81977
MovieDramaCrime
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
Tokyo KnightsTokyo Knights · 1961
Tokyo Knights
★ 6.91961
MovieActionComedy
A college student takes over the family business in the field of organised crime.
Burst CityBurst City · 1982
Burst City
★ 6.41982
MovieActionMusic
Set in a barren, futuristic Tokyo of highways and wastelands, a rowdy group of punk bands and their fans gather to protest slow, boring, Japanese living.
The Guys Who Put Money on MeThe Guys Who Put Money on Me · 1962
The 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.

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