Yoshihiko Hakamada

Acting

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Born July 16, 1973 · Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan (age 53)

Yoshihiko Hakamada was born on July 16, 1973 in Shizuoka, Japan. He is known for The Cat Returns (2002), Slight Fever of a 20-Year-Old (1993) and Like Grains of Sand (1995). Hakamada is represented by Platinum Production.

Known For

The Cat ReturnsThe Cat Returns · 2002
The Cat Returns
★ 7.12002
MovieAdventureFantasy
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
A New Love in TokyoA New Love in Tokyo · 1994
A New Love in Tokyo
★ 5.71994
MovieRomanceDrama
A look at the lives of two prostitutes in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company along with the receptionist from Ayumi's escort service, while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.
Ju-on: The Beginning of the EndJu-on: The Beginning of the End · 2014
Ju-on: The Beginning of the End
★ 6.02014
MovieHorror
A school teacher visits the home of a boy who's been absent from school for a long period of time, unaware of the horrific tragedy which occurred in the boy's household many years ago.
Ju-on: The Final CurseJu-on: The Final Curse · 2015
Ju-on: The Final Curse
★ 5.12015
MovieHorror
Following the events of Ju-on: The Beginning of the End, Mai, the older sister of elementary schoolteacher Yui Shono, goes to look for her sister, who disappeared after a year while working in an elementary school. Mai soon discovers the Teriyaki household who tells her about what happened to her sister. Mai will now uncover the dark secrets of Ju-on and will try to end the curse once and for all.
Worst by ChanceWorst by Chance · 2003
Worst by Chance
★ 9.02003
MovieDramaRomance
Hidenori is a Japanese-Korean man with no sense of belonging, destination or education. He drifts around and meanders through life until a death reminds him of his heritage and so begins a journey to South Korea.
Gamera: The Guardian of the UniverseGamera: The Guardian of the Universe · 1995
Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe
★ 7.41995
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
A ship runs aground on a mysterious atoll leading to an investigation by insurance representative Kusanagi, who discovers an ancient bead that he gives to his daughter Asagi. Meanwhile, ornithologist Nagamine investigates reports of a new species of large bird named Gyaos. As the Gyaos begin to attack, an ancient guardian with a bond to Asagi emerges.
800 Two Lap Runners800 Two Lap Runners · 1994
800 Two Lap Runners
★ 4.41994
Movie
A coming-of-age story about two runners, Kenji and Ryuji, tangled in love, loss, and rivalry, as they navigate complex emotions and relationships.
AnotherAnother · 2012
Another
★ 5.92012
MovieHorrorThriller
After a chain of deaths at a junior high school, new transfer student Koichi Sakakibara turns to a mysterious girl who holds the key to the dark mystery.

Filmography

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Ask This of RikyuAsk This of Rikyu · 2013
Ask This of Rikyu
★ 7.22013
MovieDramaHistory
Sen no Rikyu (Ebizo Ichikawa) is the son of a fish shop owner. Sen no Rikyu then studies tea and eventually becomes one of the primary influences upon the Japanese tea ceremony. With his elegant esthetics, Sen no Rikyu is favored by the most powerful man in Japan Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Nao Omori) and becomes one of his closest advisors. Due to conflicts, Toyotomi Hideyoshi then orders Sen no Rikyu to commit seppuku (suicide). Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Kenichi Yamamoto's award-winning novel of the same name received the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 37th Montréal World Film Festival, the Best Director Award at the 2014 Osaka Cinema Festival, the 30th Fumiko Yamaji Cultural Award and the 37th Japan Academy Film Prize in nine categories, including Best Art Direction, Excellent Film and Excellent Actor.
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective DuoAIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo · 2002
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
★ 7.52002
SeriesDramaCrime
Detective Ukyo Sugishita confronts crime on the basis of his own convictions. He has a partner that works for him in the Special Task Unit. For the first 7 seasons, Ukyo’s first partner is Kaoru Kameyama. He is a good-natured, hot-tempered, straightforward and somewhat scattered detective. Beginning in Season 8, Takeru Kanbe replaces Kameyama. Contrary to his predecessor, Takeru is a lanky, cool, conceited and confident detective. From Season 11 to Season 13, Ukyo’s partner is a young detective Toru Kai. Toru is a son of Deputy Director-General of The National Police Agency. But he became a detective by his own effort. And starting with Season 14, Ukyo’s current partner is Wataru Kaburagi, an elite bureaucrat who came to the Metropolitan Police Department on temporary assignment. As the first partner without any career of a police officer, he will face challenging cases together with Ukyo.

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