Akihiko Hirata

Acting

Akihiko Hirata

Born December 26, 1927 · 日本, 東京都

Died July 25, 1984 · aged 56

Akihiko Hirata (born Hirata Akihiko; 26 December 1927–25 July 1984) was a Japanese film actor. While Hirata starred in many movies (including Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai trilogy), he is most well known for his work in the kaiju genre, including such films as King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Mysterians, and his most famous role of Dr. Daisuke Serizawa, the brilliant but disturbed young scientist in the or…

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GodzillaGodzilla · 1954
Godzilla
★ 7.61954
MovieThrillerHorror
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Ebirah, Horror of the DeepEbirah, Horror of the Deep · 1966
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
★ 6.31966
MovieScience FictionAction
Searching for his brother, Ryota stows away on a boat belonging to a criminal alongside two other teenagers. The group shipwrecks on Letchi island and discover the Infant Island natives have been enslaved by a terrorist organization controlling a crustacean monster. Finding a sleeping Godzilla, they decide to awaken him to defeat the terrorists and liberate the natives.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Godzilla, King of the Monsters! · 1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
★ 6.51956
MovieScience FictionHorror
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
SanjuroSanjuro · 1962
Sanjuro
★ 7.91962
MovieDramaAction
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Godzilla vs. DestoroyahGodzilla vs. Destoroyah · 1995
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
★ 7.71995
MovieActionScience Fiction
A burning Godzilla, on the verge of meltdown, emerges to lay siege to Hong Kong. At the same time horrifying new organisms are discovered in Japan. These crustacean-like beings are seemingly born of the Oxygen Destroyer, the weapon that killed the original Godzilla.
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. Godzilla · 1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
★ 6.91962
MovieScience FictionFantasy
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monster · 1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
★ 7.01964
MovieScience FictionAction
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Godzilla vs. MechagodzillaGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla · 1974
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
★ 6.91974
MovieActionAdventure
An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.

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