Takashi Kanda

Acting

Takashi Kanda

Born April 14, 1918 · Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Died July 13, 1986 · aged 68

No biography available.

Known For

Yokai Monsters: 100 MonstersYokai Monsters: 100 Monsters · 1968
Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters
★ 6.61968
MovieHorror
A greedy developer, in league with a corrupt Shrine Magistrate, brutally tries to drive people out of a tenement building and destroy the shrine in back. But he makes the fatal mistake of hosting a 100 Ghost Stories ceremony without the closing cleansing ritual, opening the door for the Yokai Monsters to punish the wicked.
Solar EclipseSolar Eclipse · 1975
Solar Eclipse
★ 6.91975
MovieDrama
When bribe money from a rigged election funnels into a dam construction project, collusion, lust, greed and even murder are on the ballot.
Four Hours of TerrorFour Hours of Terror · 1959
Four Hours of Terror
★ 6.21959
MovieThriller
Airline captain saves passengers from a brutal murderer on a plane during four hours of terror.
The Ball at the Anjo HouseThe Ball at the Anjo House · 1947
The Ball at the Anjo House
★ 7.01947
MovieDrama
After Japan's defeat in the war, the Anjo family lose their peerage and wealth. Since their mansion is due to pass into the hands of a creditor, the family holds one last ball before leaving.
ScandalScandal · 1950
Scandal
★ 6.91950
MovieDrama
A celebrity photograph sparks a court case as a tabloid magazine spins a scandalous yarn over a painter and a famous singer.
Mermaid LegendMermaid Legend · 1984
Mermaid Legend
★ 6.41984
MovieThrillerCrime
A married couple of abalone divers must confront ruthless investors taking over their coastline.
I loved you, loved you, loved you so muchI loved you, loved you, loved you so much · 1966
I loved you, loved you, loved you so much
1966
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age entertainment film set to the tune of the hit song of the same name, depicting the friendship between a young photographer who believes in tomorrow and strives to live a bright and healthy life, and his three daughters.
Invasion of the Neptune MenInvasion of the Neptune Men · 1961
Invasion of the Neptune Men
★ 3.11961
MovieScience FictionAction
Astronomer Shinichi Tachibana has a secret identity as the superhero "Iron Sharp" and is well beloved by children. When they are attacked by a group of metallic aliens, Iron Sharp drives the aliens away. The resourceful Tachibana helps develop an electric barrier to block the aliens from coming to the Earth. After several losses by the aliens, they announce that they will invade the Earth, throwing the world into a state of panic.

Filmography

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Professional KillersProfessional Killers · 1972
Professional Killers
★ 8.01972
SeriesDramaCrime
A shikakenin was an under-the-cover trade that undertook killing in Edo. Hanemon of Otowa, an agency that introduced laborers and maids, was also one of these. Katsugoro Iseya was a timber dealer who had come in as a client. His target was the constructions magistrate Hanno, and the Tatsumiya who sipped on the benefits. Hanemon who had a stong code towards killing, where he would only kill those who do no good to be in the world, accepts this request. Baian Fujieda, a needle doctor would carry out the killing. However, the professional killer Baian fails to bring down Tatsumiya. Hanemon then looks to another shikakenin, the ronin Sanai Nishimura for the role. Although Sanai's ability with the sword is good, he lives poorly in a tenement, and accepts this commission on the condition that it is kept a secret from his wife and child. Here, they close in on Hanno and Tatsumiya again...