Guts Ishimatsu

Acting

Guts Ishimatsu

Born June 9, 1949 · Tochigi, Japan

Died June 2, 2026 · aged 76

Yuji Suzuki, known as Guts Ishimatsu or Ishimatsu Suzuki, is a former boxing world champion from Kanumashi, Japan. After retiring from boxing, he has gained popularity as an actor and comedian.

Known For

Empire of the SunEmpire of the Sun · 1987
Empire of the Sun
★ 7.51987
MovieDramaHistory
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
Black RainBlack Rain · 1989
Black Rain
★ 6.61989
MovieDramaAction
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
The Perfect EducationThe Perfect Education · 1999
The Perfect Education
★ 5.41999
MovieDrama
Schoolgirl Kuniko is kidnapped by a middle-aged man Iwazono when she is jogging. He tells her that he had a failed marriage which leaves him a deep and everlasting scar in his mind. He kidnaps her in search of a perfect marriage and intends to lock her in the room and 'educate' her to perform perfect sex where body and soul are united.
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.
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese ExtortionMinbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion · 1992
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
★ 7.01992
MovieComedyCrime
An upscale Japanese hotel hires Mahiru Inoue, a lawyer adept at dealing with the Yakuza, to help them rid their hotel of the local gangsters so they can get a contract for a meeting of important foreign officials.
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police · 2008
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police
★ 6.92008
MovieComedy
After one of their group is caught for speeding a group of trouble-making teenagers decide to prank the local police officer. It starts with simple speeding pranks but gradually moves to more elaborate and bizarre pranks.
OshinOshin · 2013
Oshin
★ 6.62013
MovieDrama
A young girl named Oshin is sent to work for another family, because of her own family's financial condition. Nevertheless, the young girl lives strongly.
g@me.g@me. · 2003
g@me.
★ 6.82003
MovieCrimeThriller
A young ad executive's life has been turned upside down when a vicious client ruins his three billion yen project. Through his chance meeting with the disgruntled daughter of his enemy, he plans a vengeance scheme. The young woman agrees to play the victim of his bogus kidnapping. The movie is based on the novel Geimu No Na Wa Yuukai ('The name of the game is kidnapping') by popular mystery novelist Keigo Higashino.

Filmography

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Say Hello to Black JackSay Hello to Black Jack · 2003
Say Hello to Black Jack
2003
Series
Eijiro Saito is a graduate of the prestigious Eidai Medical School and is sent to Eidai Hospital as a trainee doctor. There, under the supervision of Dr. Shiratori at the surgery department, Eijiro trains hard with Dekune and Munekata. But all they seem to do is take care of menial work for low hours and low pay. So low in fact bad that they have to do part-time work at other hospitals just to make ends meet. Eijiro picks Seido Hospital, run by Dr. Hattori, for his part-time job. The surgery is like a battleground. Eijiro is very impressed by his senior Dr. Ushida and the nurse Kaori. But one night, when he is on duty, Eijiro runs from the surgery leaving a badly injured patient behind! It is the story of an intern doctor and the various problems and contradictions of the medical industry. -- TBS
Drop-out Teacher Returns to SchoolDrop-out Teacher Returns to School · 2003
Drop-out Teacher Returns to School
★ 4.32003
SeriesDrama
Based on a true story from Hokkaido’s Hokusei Yoichi High School, the first high school in Japan to accept high school dropouts nationwide and the subject of a successful documentary, this drama will follow a former gang member, dropout and graduate of the school who returns as a teacher. We will follow him as he helps graduating students out into the world. The teachers and students will, as you would expect, confront all the issues of youth and society today. At this school, there are no compromises, no lies. This drama will move you as both students and teachers face a variety of issues head on. This is a moving story that is created by people coming together and learning to believe in each other.

Takashi Onodera