Acting

Yoichi Funaki

Born January 1, 1932 (age 94)

No biography available.

Known For

The Tale of ZatoichiThe Tale of Zatoichi · 1962
The Tale of Zatoichi
7.31962
MovieAdventureAction
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
The Two MusashisThe Two Musashis · 1960
The Two Musashis
5.81960
MovieDramaAction
During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu clan's top instructors and then taking on Sasaki Kojiro!
Zatoichi's PilgrimageZatoichi's Pilgrimage · 1966
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
7.11966
MovieDramaAction
Zatoichi's trek through 88 temples to atone for his violent past is interrupted as he stumbles into a village terrorized by a violent yakuza boss.
Gambler and the PrincessGambler and the Princess · 1959
Gambler and the Princess
7.01959
Movie
Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Ninja, A Band of AssassinsNinja, A Band of Assassins · 1962
Ninja, A Band of Assassins
6.41962
MovieAction
Warlord Oda Nobunaga seeks to unite a fractured Japan. A young man trained in the arts of ninjitsu is manipulated by a ninja master into attempting to assassinate the warlord before he completes his task.
Shinsengumi ChroniclesShinsengumi Chronicles · 1963
Shinsengumi Chronicles
6.71963
MovieActionThriller
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
ConflagrationConflagration · 1958
Conflagration
7.11958
MovieDrama
Learning of his family's collapse, acolyte Goichi, sent to study silently at the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, must endure acute psychological distress.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.

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