Kan Mikami

Acting

Kan Mikami

Born March 20, 1950 · Kodomari, Aomori, Japan (age 76)

Kan Mikami is a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, his music, heavily influenced by American blues, was popular in Japan in the 1970s. He re-wrote the lyric of the song "Yume wa Yoru Hiraku" for his cover version in 1972. Mikami also acted in cinema and is notable for collaborations with Shūji Terayama and his avant-garde theater Tenjō Sajiki

Known For

Tokyo DecadenceTokyo Decadence · 1992
Tokyo Decadence
★ 6.01992
MovieDrama
A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceMerry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence · 1983
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
★ 7.31983
MovieDramaHistory
Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
Four Days of Snow and BloodFour Days of Snow and Blood · 1989
Four Days of Snow and Blood
★ 7.31989
MovieDramaWar
Based on the "2.26 Incident", an attempted coup d'état in Japan 1936, launched by radical ultra-nationalist parts of the military. Several leading politicians were killed and the center of Tokyo was briefly held by the insurgents before the coup was suppressed.
Pastoral: To Die in the CountryPastoral: To Die in the Country · 1974
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
★ 7.51974
MovieFantasyDrama
A director faces creative block while working on his latest film – a reimagination of his adolescence growing up in a mountain village in rural Japan.
Box: The Hakamada CaseBox: The Hakamada Case · 2010
Box: The Hakamada Case
★ 8.02010
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on the true story of former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada who has spent over 40 years incarcerated on death row. Iwao Hakamada was arrested for the June 10, 1966 murder of a family in Shizuoka . Iwao Hakamada has always insisted on his innocence and many others also believe Iwao Hakamada has been falsely accused ...
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the BossNew Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss · 1975
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
★ 7.41975
MovieActionCrime
The seventh in the shocking "Jingi Naki Tatakai" movie series, which exposes the true lives of the yakuza that is hidden by a mask of "jingi". The next stage of this continuing drama is the Kanmon Channel where the Owada and the Kyoei groups are battling for territorial rights and drug smuggling. The Owada sends their man, Tetsu, and his friend Shuji to kill the Kyoei boss. With the promise of fame and riches, Shuji takes the fall and goes to jail for 7 years. But when he's released, he discovers that he and Tetsu have been all but forgotten by the Owada. Feeling betrayed, Shuji takes matters into his own hands and becomes an unsuspecting pawn in an internal conflict and an assassination attempt on the Owada boss. And now angered, Shuji seeks revenge...
Iden & TityIden & Tity · 2003
Iden & Tity
★ 8.52003
MovieMusicDrama
If you loved movies such as Shonen Merikensack and GS Wonderland, then this one, which predates the former, will impress you as well. The story is set in the 80s rock scene and revolves around Nakajima (Kazunobu Mineta), the lead singer of a band called 'Speed Way'. Because he refuses to write trite, pop-friendly songs he is constantly at odds with his own record company. However, he refuses to bend on his rock principles simply for better record sales. The most interesting parts of this movie is how they pay homage to music icon, Bob Dylan who gave the filmmaker his blessing, which is no small feat itself, especially for a Japanese indie debut.
Operation Plazma in OsakaOperation Plazma in Osaka · 1976
Operation Plazma in Osaka
★ 7.71976
MovieActionCrime
Amidst Japan's postwar economic boom, yakuza factions in Osaka fight for survival when Japan's largest crime syndicate plans a hostile takeover.

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New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the BossNew Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss · 1975
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
★ 7.41975
MovieActionCrime
The seventh in the shocking "Jingi Naki Tatakai" movie series, which exposes the true lives of the yakuza that is hidden by a mask of "jingi". The next stage of this continuing drama is the Kanmon Channel where the Owada and the Kyoei groups are battling for territorial rights and drug smuggling. The Owada sends their man, Tetsu, and his friend Shuji to kill the Kyoei boss. With the promise of fame and riches, Shuji takes the fall and goes to jail for 7 years. But when he's released, he discovers that he and Tetsu have been all but forgotten by the Owada. Feeling betrayed, Shuji takes matters into his own hands and becomes an unsuspecting pawn in an internal conflict and an assassination attempt on the Owada boss. And now angered, Shuji seeks revenge...

Akira Kobayashi/Shigeru Sasaki

Aoi-chan Won't Let Me Do ItAoi-chan Won't Let Me Do It · 2021
Aoi-chan Won't Let Me Do It
★ 2.42021
MovieComedyDrama
In front of a man who wants to be a movie director, Shingo, the ghost of Mr. Kawashita, who was a senior in the college film research department who committed suicide a year ago, suddenly appears on his death anniversary. Mr. Kawashita says that he was revived because he wanted to have sex with his junior, Aoi, who had a crush on him when he was in college. In order to fulfill his desire to work with Aoi-chan, Kawashita-san and Shingo will travel back in time on that day when he was in college, which was probably the only chance for Kawashita-san to work with Aoi-chan. There was a nostalgic college Aoi-chan there. Can Mr. Kawashita redo the past and do it with Aoi-chan? It's funny, but a little sad time slip love story begins.
Seduction Artist ★ KENSeduction Artist ★ KEN · 1995
Seduction Artist ★ KEN
★ 7.01995
MovieDrama
Ken Momose, an AV actress scout, is a master of seduction, hitting the mark every time and never letting his target escape. He successfully seduced Miyuki, a serious young college student, and got her to debut as Hikaru Hokuto in the AV industry. He also charmed Asuka, a haughty Miss Campus from a certain university, and Kanae, a beautiful office lady with scopophobia. Ken is full of confidence after receiving high praise for his skills from his company. However, behind these successes was the cooperation of Miyuki, who retired from AV and is now researching the psychology of sexual urge induction. At this time, Nozomi Fujiwara, a genius catch saleswoman, throws down the gauntlet to Ken! Can Ken win against Nozomi, who could be considered a fellow seduction expert?