Personal Info
Birth date
1898-01-30 (127 Years)
Day of death
1986-12-28
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Shibecha, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
-Takamaru Sasaki
Biography
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Filmography
日本敗れず
NYR
Overview:
In May 1945, Japan's defeat was imminent after the attacks on Saipan, Iwo Jima, and the Philippines, and Tokyo was reduced to a sea of fire by another massive air raid. However, within the Ministry of the Army, there were still officers who were enthusiastic about a decisive battle on the mainland. Eventually, the Okinawa garrison was annihilated, and the US military was approaching the mainland, but on July 27th, the Potsdam Conference between the US, Britain, and the Soviet Union broadcast the Triple Joint Declaration, which set out the final terms of surrender for Japan.Street of Violence
6.5
Overview:
An attempt is made to suppress a journalist's investigation of collusion between a rural police chief and the local gangster bosses.Battle of the Japan Sea
6
Overview:
Japan and Russia clash in what comes to be known as the Russo-Japanese War. An attempt by the Japanese fleet and army to take Port Arthur fails, and a Russian fleet bears down on the Sea of Japan. Admiral Heihachiro Togo sends his fleet to confront the Russians, with results which stun both nations. Meanwhile, Major Genjiro Akashi makes secret negotiations with the Bolshevik revolutionaries in Russia, negotiations that have repercussions far beyond the conflict at hand.Tange Sazen and the Princess
5.2
Overview:
Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.Shichinin no keiji
NYR
Overview:
Miyoko Sekiguchi, who works at a second-rate trading company, and car mechanic Koji Fukumoto are in love. The morning after Koji and Miyoko went out for a drive, the strangled corpse of a call girl is discovered in Toyamagahara. Chief Akagi, Detective Sergeant Sawada, and the other detectives begin to suspect Koji during their investigation. Koji insists he's innocent, but has no evidence to prove it. Even when detectives come to Miyoko's home and workplace and her coworkers begin to look down on her, Miyoko continues to trust and love Koji...The Battle of Okinawa
7.5
Overview:
The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.Ōkuma Shigenobu the great
NYR
Overview:
The biopic of Shigenobu Ōkuma, one of the main Japanese leaders at the turn of the 20th century, a supporter of rapprochement with the United Kingdom, and who brought his country into the Triple Entente against the German Empire.The Young Ace in Hawaii
6
Overview:
Fourth entry in Toho's Wakadaishō series directed by Jun Fukuda and released on a simultaneous screening with Matango. Filmed on location in Hawaii.A Fishwife's Tale
NYR
Overview:
Hibari Misora plays Yoshiko, the popular daughter of a fish market owner. After discovering that she was adopted, she sets out to help her biological father who has fallen victim to an evil plot orchestrated by those who would take over his successful business.Japan Organized Crime Boss
7.9
Overview:
Coming out of jail and hoping for a quiet life, Yokohama yakuza has to take the lead of his gang after the death of his boss. His small group is is taken in a crossfire between a big yakuza group from Osaka at war with the Tokyo alliance for the control of the city. He tries to keep to the old yakuza code but he is no match for the new thugs who live and fight without honor.Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Demon Palace
NYR
Overview:
In Kyoto, a samurai named Boredom Otoko, Saotome Mondonosuke , appears and helps a woman being chased by a spy named Genshichi. Unfortunately, the woman is shot and killed. Later, Genshichi explains that the woman was a member of a band of thieves, and because she was let go once, the police officer, Genjuro Mazaki, was demoted to a desk job. Consumed by guilt, Boredom Otoko...With Wife, Children, and Friends
NYR
Overview:
Japanese life during the past thirty-five turbulent years is depicted in this film through the eyes of two police detectives. One is Henmi, who comes to Tokyo in 1926 from faraway Kagoshima to join the Tokyo police force. His closest friend is Nihei, a farmer's son from Tohoku who becomes the steadying influence on headstrong Henmi.A Flame at the Pier
6
Overview:
A young dockworker who owes his life to his boss becomes embroiled in union activity on the Yokohama waterfront. The rebel Saburo works as an errand boy for a shipping company and vents his frustrations by plucking on the guitar.Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
8.1
Overview:
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.Wolves of the City, Money Hunters
NYR
Overview:
The hoodlum group tries to help a little printing factory against gangsters.G-Men in the Pacific
6
Overview:
G-men challenge a jewelry smuggling ring. The chase starts in Kyushu and continues to Kobe to Yokohama.Lightning Karate Blow
NYR
Overview:
Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.The Outsiders
NYR
Overview:
A drama about relations between Japanese immigrants and the indigenous Ainu on Hokkaido, the most northerly island of Japan. From a novel by Taijun Takeda.Yakuza Princess of Edo
NYR
Overview:
Tsukitaro, a young man who comes to Edo, meets a blind girl named Ochiyo. Ochiyo 's father, the grinder Yasujiro, was asked to sharpen a sword called Kongomaru, which was planned to be presented to the shogun Iemitsu, but he died due to a yakuza attack. In addition, the sword was stolen, and Ochiyo 's sister was also kidnapped... A humorous historical drama directed by Eiichi Kudo, starring Hibari Misora and Kotaro Satomi. Hibari Misora plays a male princess and shows off her charming appearance with stylish songs and dances.Hawk of the North
5.3
Overview:
During the latter part of the 16th Century, Japan's Warring States era was coming to a close. After crushing almost all of his enemies, Date Masamune aka the "Hawk of the North" sets his eyes on Hatakeyama's lands. The young warlord is about to face his greatest challenge.Gorath
6.542
Overview:
In 1976, a drifting star named Gorath is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. Although it is smaller than Earth, its enormous mass is enough to destroy the planet totally. A mission sent to observe Gorath is destroyed after the ship is drawn into the star, with a later mission barely escaping the same fate. However, Astronaut Tatsuma Kanai is left in a catatonic state due to his near death experience. Unable to destroy the invading star, Earth's scientists undertake a desperate plan to build giant rockets at the South Pole to move the planet out of Gorath's path before it is too late.The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
6
Overview:
Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.Acting
TBA十七才の逆襲 暴力をぶっ潰せ as Unknown
1976Hangyaku no Tabi as Unknown
1976The War of the 16 Year Olds as Kōzaburō
1976Ninja Captor (43 Episodes) as Hakūn Togakushi
1976The Roads Men Travel (1 Episode) as Takada
1974Submersion of Japan (26 Episodes) as Unknown
1973The King as Unknown
1971The Battle of Okinawa as Unknown
1971Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman as Unknown
1970Wolves of the City, Money Hunters as Unknown
1970The Performers as Yamazaki
1969The Woman Gambler's Trump Card as Unknown
1969Kanto Woman Fortitude as Unknown
1969New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2 as Unknown
1969Battle of the Japan Sea as Consultant Kuki
1969Bloody Territories as Godô Yamanouchi, the mediator
1969Japan Organized Crime Boss as Kitakido
1969The Rough One as Unknown
1969100 Gamblers as Unknown
1968Judge and Jeopardy as Unknown
1968Industrial Spy as Araki
1968A History of the Japanese Underworld as Unknown
1968Big Time Gambling Boss as Gisuke Kawashima
1967The Aftermath of War as Unknown
1967Portrait of Chieko as Koun Takamura
1967Samurai Rebellion as Kenmotsu Sasahara
1967A Colt Is My Passport as Otawara
1966Rise Against the Sword as Goro Shiro
1966Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge! as Unknown
1966Kill or Be Killed as Unknown
19663 Raccoon Dogs as Unknown
1966Story of Japanese Chivalry: Flower of a Chivalrous Man as Unknown
1966Greatest Boss of the Showa Era as Unknown
1966The Sword of Doom as Ishinsai Nakamura
1966Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back as Unknown
1966The Dragon and the Tiger as Unknown
1965Invasion of Astro-Monster as Chairman of Earth Committee
1965New Tengu from Mount Kurama as Unknown
1965Beast Alley as Dietman Okamura
1965Young Guy at Sea as 武田教授
1965Sanshiro Sugata as Inuma
1965The Black Cat as Unknown
1965The Boss as Unknown
1964Profit from Killing as Unknown
1964The Scarred Crest as Unknown
1964Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing as The Honorable Elder Mizuno Tadakuni
1964Homeless Dog as Unknown
1964Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut as Unknown
1963Tange Sazen as Unknown
1963Ōkuma Shigenobu the great as Unknown
1963The Young Ace in Hawaii as 矢内教授
1963The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy as Unknown
1963午前零時の出獄 as Unknown
1963Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai as Unknown
1963Five Ronins as Unknown
1963Shichinin no keiji as Ebihara
1962Order of Yakuza as Nobuaki Kawashima
1962Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights as Terumasa Ikeda
1962Rainbow Over Kinmon as Unknown
1962Zoku aizen katsura as Unknown
1962A Flame at the Pier as Unknown
1962Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze as Unknown
1962Tokyo's Business District as Unknown
1962Facing to the Clouds as Unknown
1962Princess and I as Unknown
1962G-Men in the Pacific as Kanji Matsuno
1962Gorath as Prime Minister Seki
1962The Christian Revolt as Unknown
1962Drunkard's Paradise as Unknown
1962Love in the Air as Unknown
1962The Rambler Goes North as Unknown
1961The Eighth Enemy as Usuki
1961With Wife, Children, and Friends as Shinzo Matsuyama
1961Yakuza Princess of Edo as Sakai Uenosuke
1961Seven Knights Pt. 3 as Unknown
1961Seven Knights Pt. 2 as Unknown
1961Seven Knights Pt. 1 as Unknown
1961Flower, Storm and Gangster as Kawakita
1961The Spear of Heroism as Unknown
1961A Fishwife's Tale as Unknown
1961Tange Sazen and the Princess as Unknown
1961Zero Focus as Unknown
1961Darling Escape as Unknown
1961Bitter End of a Sweet Night as Unknown
1960The Human Vapor as Police Chief
1960The Rambler Rides Again as Unknown
1960Blood Is Dry as Unknown
1960G-men of Japan 5: Skyscraper Wolves as Unknown
1960Kôshitsu to sensô to waga minzoku as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan Kido
1960Irohanihoheto as Unknown
1960Won't Stand for Dying as Kensuke Senba
1960The Secret of the Telegian as Dr. Niki
1960The Lost Alibi as Judge
1959The Prickly Mouthed Geisha as Senda
1959Elegy of a Geisha as Sakai Shunzo
1959Tokyo Detective Girl as Unknown
1959Brutal battle as Unknown
1959Moonlight Mask: The Challenging Ghost as Unknown
1959Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun as Unknown
1959Hawk of the North as Unknown
1959Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger as Unknown
1959Lord Nobunaga's Early Days as Unknown
1959The Bastards of Lawless Town as Manager Hayashi
1959The Human Condition I: No Greater Love as (uncredited)
1959The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal as Counsel Kiyose
1958Queen Bee's Anger as Hikotarô
1958The Outsiders as Yamashiro-ya
1958Moonlight Mask: Duel to the Death in Dangerous Waters as Unknown
1958Moonlight Mask as Unknown
1958Feline Spirit as Unknown
1958Executive Chair as Takada
1957Showdown in Blood as Unknown
1957Jigoku bana as Unknown
1957Rebellion as Unknown
1957Tales of Young Genji Kuro as Unknown
1957Sedge Hat as Unknown
1957Throne of Blood as Kuniharu Tsuzuki
1956I Will Buy You as Shiraishi
1956Three-Headed Tower as Unknown
1956Marathon Samurai as Unknown
1956Lightning Karate Blow as Unknown
1956Five Paths to Revenge as Toshiaki Soma
1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island as Omitsu's father
1955Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Demon Palace as Unknown
1955The Roar of The Lion as Unknown
1955Shippu no Seitarou as Unknown
1955Foul Play as Inspector Osawa
1954The Black Fury as Wang Taishing
1954日本敗れず as Unknown
1954How the Bell of Liberty Rings as Samurai passing each other
1954The Devil comes and plays the Flute as Unknown
1954Hana to ryû - Dai-ni-bu: Aijô ruten as Kizô Tomoda
1954Hanran as Mitsugi Nishida
1953Omatsuri hanjiro as Unknown
1953The Eagle of the Pacific as Chief of Staff, Combined Fleet
1953The Battleship Yamato as Captain Aruga
1953悲劇の将軍 山下奉文 as Unknown
1953An Edoite Judge as Sanjuro Mizuno
1952Adolescence as Yasuzo, Haruo's father
1952Shanghai Rose as Kurushima, Colonel
1952Forty-Eight Man as Chisaka Hyobu
1951The Stormy Era of Twenty Years as Unknown
1951新遊侠伝 遊侠往来 as Unknown
1951風雲児 as Unknown
1951新遊侠伝 as Unknown
1950Tokyo Gate as Kazuyoshi Tokita
1950Street of Violence as Kano