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Tetsuya Yamanouchi

Born July 20, 1934 · Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Died April 2, 2010 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Heiji, the DetectiveHeiji, the Detective · 1967
Heiji, the Detective
★ 5.41967
MovieMystery
Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an investigation into the mysterious murder of his friend Seigoro.
Register of DeitiesRegister of Deities · 1969
Register of Deities
1969
MovieFantasy
1969 Taiwanese-Japanese co-production adaptation of the 16th-century Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing.
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3The Kingdom of Jirocho 3 · 1964
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
★ 10.01964
Movie
The third part of the story about feudal boss Jirocho and his underlings.
The Magic SerpentThe Magic Serpent · 1966
The Magic Serpent
★ 6.41966
MovieFantasyAction
In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and the evil wizard Orochi-Maru. The lords young son Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Fourteen years later, Prince Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents with his newfound magic powers.
The Ninja HuntThe Ninja Hunt · 1964
The Ninja Hunt
★ 7.71964
MovieActionDrama
Four ninja are hired to fight against the Shogunate’s plot to abolish the Gamo Clan, the regional barons struggling to reinstate their young heir Tanemaru as their Lord.
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka HeightsMiyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights · 1962
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
★ 7.31962
MovieActionDrama
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
Ninjascope: The Magic World of NinjasNinjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas · 1968
Ninjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas
1968
MovieActionScience Fiction
A strange cult spreads its evil influence across the country, and it's up to Akakage to find out what the nefarious organization is up to. Based on Episodes 1 through 3 and Episodes 5 through 6 of the 1967 Akakage TV Series
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4The Kingdom of Jirocho 4 · 1965
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
★ 8.01965
MovieDrama
The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.

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Ninja HuntNinja Hunt · 1982
Ninja Hunt
1982
MovieActionTV Movie
It's a rare occasion when a noted filmmaker like Yamauchi Tetsuya gets to re-visit a previous film, and in this re-make of NINJA GARI, he not only does that, but has created an even better piece. While the original from 1964 starred the great old-time actor Konoe Jushiro, this version is perfectly cast with his son Matsukata Hiroki in the lead as Wadakuro, one of four ronin hired to fight against the Shogunate's plot to abolish the Gamo Clan, who are struggling to reinstate their young heir Tanemaru as their Lord. Facing the threat of the Koga Ninja, Wadakuro shows his own cruelty while on a personal vendetta. This is a very brutal film, with lots of realistic ninja action, violent deaths, a dark story line and is completely without any light-hearted 'humor' elements that Toei used to incorperate back in the golden era. And with Matsukata Hiroki's outstanding martial skills, the swordplay is even better in this one. This is definitely one of the best ninja movies ever made!

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