Kōji Wada

Acting

Kōji Wada

Born January 28, 1944 · Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Died July 6, 1986 · aged 42

Actor.

Known For

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.
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.
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.
Youth A Go Go!Youth A Go Go! · 1966
Youth A Go Go!
1966
Movie
Kenichi and Satoru join up with three other electric music lovers to form their own band, "The Young and Fresh."
Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl BossStray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss · 1970
Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss
6.01970
MovieDramaCrime
A wandering tough biker girl aids a female delinquent gang in their battles against an all-male Seiyu group over a fixed boxing match.
Blood-Red Water in the ChannelBlood-Red Water in the Channel · 1961
Blood-Red Water in the Channel
10.01961
MovieActionCrime
Nikkatsu finally responds to Suzuki's growing discontentment by giving him a bigger budget and a better script. This episodic collection of "real coast guard action stories" was the perfect vehicle for Koji Wada. Whatever negative press he had received for Tokyo Knights was quickly forgotten. He became the new "teen star." And Suzuki: "the director to watch."
My SweetheartMy Sweetheart · 1967
My Sweetheart
1967
Movie
It had been a year and four months since Mitsuo was last on a movie set. Welcomed back by director Ishizaki and his film crew, Mitsuo is excited to star as the lead in "My Sweetheart". One day, half way through production, he meets his friends from a popular rock group, "The Spiders". Through their discussion regarding the climax scene, they criticize that the script is too grim. In a notion to protect their friend's career, they decide to pay the scriptwriter a little visit.

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