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.
Gambler and the PrincessGambler and the Princess · 1959
Gambler and the Princess
7.01959
Movie
Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Jirocho FujiJirocho Fuji · 1959
Jirocho Fuji
7.41959
MovieDrama
Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa.
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!
Flowery BrothersFlowery Brothers · 1956
Flowery Brothers
1956
Movie
Early film by Kenji Misumi.
The Lord PretendsThe Lord Pretends · 1959
The Lord Pretends
1959
Movie
Ninjō misuiNinjō misui · 1957
Ninjō misui
1957
Movie
Snake PrincessSnake Princess · 1959
Snake Princess
9.01959
Movie

Movies

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.
Gambler and the PrincessGambler and the Princess · 1959
Gambler and the Princess
7.01959
Movie
Film directed by Kenji Misumi.
Jirocho FujiJirocho Fuji · 1959
Jirocho Fuji
7.41959
MovieDrama
Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' in Akiba to a decisive battle by the Fujigawa.
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!
Flowery BrothersFlowery Brothers · 1956
Flowery Brothers
1956
Movie
Early film by Kenji Misumi.
The Lord PretendsThe Lord Pretends · 1959
The Lord Pretends
1959
Movie
Ninjō misuiNinjō misui · 1957
Ninjō misui
1957
Movie
Snake PrincessSnake Princess · 1959
Snake Princess
9.01959
Movie
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.
Ninja, A Band of AssassinsNinja, A Band of Assassins · 1962
Ninja, A Band of Assassins
6.31962
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.
Satan's SwordSatan's Sword · 1960
Satan's Sword
6.61960
MovieAction
The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue, a nihilistic swordmaster who doesn't hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good.
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.
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.
KenKen · 1964
Ken
7.71964
MovieDrama
Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of obsession with the simplicity and beauty of the sword arts. Kagawa, a promising but arrogant kendo student, is attracted to Kokubu's devout leadership but kept at a distance by his standoffish nature. With the national championships fast approaching, the pair clash as Kokubu drives his students with increasingly rigorous training and Kagawa tests Kokubu's grip on the class.
Shinobi no Mono 3: ResurrectionShinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection · 1963
Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
6.91963
MovieDramaAction
[Period covered: 1595-1600] We last saw ninja Ishikawa Goemon, as he was about to be boiled alive. But a good ninja is both hard to find, and even harder to kill. With the help of the enigmatic Hattori Hanzo, Goemon lives to skulk another day, and sets his sights on bringing down the warlord who tried to turn him into soup – Toyotomi Hideyoshi. And as always, in the background, the suble hand of Tokugawa Ieyasu is pulling strings as he plots to rule all of Japan!
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist SaizoShinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo · 1964
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
6.51964
MovieActionAdventure
[Period covered: 1616] On May 8th, 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax. This film takes place immediately following 'Ninja 4: Mist Saizo, Last of The Ninja'. Staying one step ahead of the Shogun’s forces, “Mist” Saizo tries to save the Sanada Clan, and avenge the death of his lord by assassinating the first Tokugawa Shogun. Following the first four films in this remarkable series, more previously unknown Ninja skills are shown to the world for the first time. The action heats up as Saizo single-handedly attacks the Shogun’s Palace!
UndercurrentUndercurrent · 1956
Undercurrent
6.21956
MovieDramaRomance
In Kyoto a young kimono maker with traditional ideas gets involved with a married professor.
Mangorō TenguMangorō Tengu · 1957
Mangorō Tengu
1957
Movie
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.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of SatanSleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan · 1965
Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan
6.41965
MovieActionDrama
Sixth film in the series. A little boy who just wants to be a carpenter is at the center of a plot that might topple -- or save -- a mighty Clan, and while the swords of some angry samurai may not cause Kyoshiro much trouble, the deadly wiles of two women may be more difficult to survive!
The Demon of Mount OeThe Demon of Mount Oe · 1960
The Demon of Mount Oe
6.51960
MovieHorrorFantasy
A band of warriors journeys to Mount Oe to rescue abducted women from a demon, overcoming supernatural threats like a giant spider and a diabolical witch along the way.
Her Hidden PastHer Hidden Past · 1962
Her Hidden Past
7.01962
MovieDramaRomance
Adaptation of a famous Kyouka Izumi novel. Set in the early 1900's, it tells the story of the impossible love between a young scholar a beautiful geisha.
Travels of Lord MitoTravels of Lord Mito · 1958
Travels of Lord Mito
1958
MovieAdventure
Lord Mito Mitsukuni, the vice-shogun of the whole country, left the family estate and went on a trip to various provinces with his students Sukesaburo Sasaki and Kakunoshin Atsumi. At an inn in Sunagawa, Mitsukuni exposed and punished an evil judge who had fallen in love with a townsman's wife. However, on the night he stayed at Nihonmatsu Castle, Mitsukuni found out that this incident was a performance organized especially for him…
Tsukinode no kettoTsukinode no ketto · 1960
Tsukinode no ketto
7.01960
Movie