Personal Info
Birth date
1932-02-06 (93 Years)
Day of death
1994-10-29
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
Daisuke Awachia
阿波地大辅
Daisuke Awaji
Biography
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Filmography
Ninjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas
NYR
Overview:
A trio of heroic ninjas use their superhuman powers and high tech gadgets to fight evil warlords in feudal Japan in this Toei-produced theatrical compilation film of episodes of the KAMEN NO NINJA AKA KAGE TV series.Black Rain
6.585
Overview:
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.Sword of Wind and Clouds
NYR
Overview:
This gripping historical drama depicts a clash of swordsmen, secret government spies, mysterious thieves, robbers and roving samurai who want to take possession of the “Sword of Heaven and Earth.” The film stars the father and son of Jushiro Konoe and Hiroki Matsukata.Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special
NYR
Overview:
When the seventh shogun, Ietsugu died, shogunate officials chose Yoshimune, Lord of Kishu, to succeed him. Since then Yoshimune has led a double life.In court he remains a dedicated leader, but outside he travels incognito as a wandering swordsman, seeking out crime and corruption. With his trusted friends and his ninja, he’ll expose anyone who perverts the shogun’s justice and oppresses his people and he’ll ruthlessly put them down with his lightning-fast sword. But since he became shogun, many high-placed officials look on with jealousy, and long to destroy him. One such man, Lord Owari, tries to unseat Yoshimune by exposing his mother as a practitioner of an outlaw religion, Christianity, an offense punishable by crucifixion!Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
7.086
Overview:
Ogami Itto volunteers to be tortured by Yakuza in order to save a prostitute and is hired by their leader to kill an evil chamberlain.Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume
NYR
Overview:
A two-part series of ninjutsu films directed by Masahiko Izawa, director of Yagyu Bugeichou (1961), based on an original scenario by Yasuo Yokoyama.Fall Guy
6.1
Overview:
Ginshiro, threatened by poor repute and upcoming star Tachibana, forces his friend Yasu to marry Konatsu, Ginshiro's pregnant mistress; Yasu becomes a stuntman to make ends meet.Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation
6.8
Overview:
A local yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his residence. When a rival yakuza gang, who wants to take over the town's businesses, murders him, Oryu is obliged to protect his children and business.While Traveling
NYR
Overview:
In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, while being harassed by vassals of the usurper (Kensaku Hara). There's also a mysterious ronin played by Jushiro Konoe. The songs are seamlessly woven into the narrative and don't overwhelm the action. While the plot is derivative it is good example of its type and quite enjoyable. Note that there are some flashback sequences in black and white.Brothers Serving Time
8
Overview:
While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers. Tatsu and the sworn brothers he acquires weren’t really gangsters before their prison time, just ruffians. Prison, however, introduces them to plenty of gangland characters and three years later, they’re out of prison and enmeshed in the yakuza world.Ninja's Mark
6.2
Overview:
When the Shogun Tokugawa III is in bed with a girl, she turns into a monster. The court believes she is Ninja Magic, used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir. Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in and exposes the Ninja, even discovering their leader, a beautiful young girl named Kagiroi. Guessing that she is the daughter of some ousted daimyo anxious to get back into favor, he is about to unmask her when he is taken prisoner...Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
6
Overview:
This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.Code Between Brothers 2
7
Overview:
The services of a wandering gambler, Seiji, are called upon to protect the turf of his loyal friend Risaburo.Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
7.3
Overview:
Shozo Hirono has managed to separate from the Yamamori family and create his own small family, and extend his circle of acquaintances. These new friendships include a powerful underboss of the Muraoka family, Noboru Uchimoto.Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics
7
Overview:
As Japan gears up for the 1964 Olympic games, the cops start to crack down on the gangs, under pressure from the public and the press, adding a new dimension in the war for power among the yakuza families of Hiroshima.Gambler: Victory Without Death
6
Overview:
Tsunetaro Asakura AKA "Dynamite Tsune" is a talented gambler, but not infallable. After losing his Boss's money in a dice game he repays his debt by serving as a pit boss for a struggling coal mine in Kyuushu. Quickly there's trouble with the local mining competition, who doesn't always play a fair game. True to his hot-headed nickname, Tsune only gets into deeper trouble.Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
7.4
Overview:
The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…Gamblers
NYR
Overview:
Tsuruta is a respected tattoo artist working with comrades Machida and Yamashiro. His former boss, who also just happens to be the master who had tattooed the magnificent dragon on Tsuruta’s back, is now a dissolute, bitter drunk living with his son in law and sickly grandson. His daughter, the boy’s mom, is indentured at the brothel run by boss Nakamura and daughter Matsuo. Nakamura’s two faced second in command Amatsu will not let the mother see her son…Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
7.3
Overview:
While Hirono is in prison, his rival Takeda turns his own crime organization into a political party, whose two executives stir up new tensions in their thirst for power.Wicked Priest
5.9
Overview:
During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CGRed Peony Gambler
7.2
Overview:
Ryuko was raised by her father, a gambler named Senzo Yano in Kumamoto, Kyushu, after her mother died when she was little. When she turned 18 years old, her father was attacked and killed by a stranger in alley. Ryuko then dissolves her yakuza family, and, carrying the wallet left by the killer, she sets out on a journey to avenge her father's death. Five years later, she wanders the nation, known only as! Red Peony Oryu who has a red peony tattooed on her shoulder and has the defiance and courage of a man. She meets Katagiri - a loner gambler, Kumatora - boss of a family in Shikoku, and Otaka - female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka. With their help, she finally catches up with the man who murdered her father.Japanese Godfather: Ambition
8.8
Overview:
An ambitious Kansai yakuza don moves in on Tokyo using financial and political tactics, sparking conflict with a local criminal association.Enlisted Yakuza
5
Overview:
It is the third film in the Gokudo series. In this episode, set in 1937, the main character of the series gang leader Shimamura is drafted into the military and fight in China.Traveling of Two Young Men
NYR
Overview:
At the crowded Komatsuya in Kawadome, travellers are holding a secret art contest to relieve boredom. However, a thief goes around. During the sudden commotion, a young man called Gentaro begins to perform magic tricks. This magic trick brings out the lost wallets of the travellers one after another. Even the thief himself, Shinzo, is surprised by this trick. Gentaro hears that Okinu, daughter of Kutsukake Jinbei, is looking for Eijiro, the young boss of Omaeda. Gentaro arrives and introduces himself as Eijiro Omaeda. He moves to Kichibei's family in Sakamoto-juku where he meets Okinu's father who needs help.The Spear of Heroism
6
Overview:
Lord Gennosuke and Princess Yoshi are to be betrothed to one another, however Gennosuke is already in love with Suzue who is from a lower caste. The order has been sent from up on high that if Gennosuke won't change his mind then Suzue must be dealt with one way or another. When spearmaster, Fuwa Mondo, a Ronin and all around happy guy stumbles into the plot, things get a little hokey-pokey.The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List
6
Overview:
When the country is in peril, Lord Yagyu Tajima summons his son Yagyu Jubei to retrieve the mystical Yagyu Scroll in order to save all of Japan. This time, Jubei must stop the evil plot of Lord Hayato-no-sho, who secretly plans on overthrowing the Shogunate. This is the most exciting film in the long-running series about one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history. Konoe Jushiro gives one of his finest performances in this classic tale.Watari, the Ninja Boy
6.3
Overview:
Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws
6.3
Overview:
This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samurai named Matashichiro. This spaghetti western style action swordplay film is exciting and dynamic from start to finish! One-eyed master of martial arts, Yagyu Jubei visits Akizuki Village and meets with his former teacher Akizuki Hayato-no-Kami. Jubei is shocked to see Hayato's sickly appearance. An evil gang has plotted to murder Hayato, but a deadly Yagyu blade will unleash a rain of blood and disperse the evil plot! The breathtaking climax in a huge ravine called Okamidani is the ultimiate pay-off. Jubei confronts several hundred riflemen and warriors in a bloody battle to the death.Acting
1989Black Rain as Ohashi's Man
1987Sure Death 4 as Unknown
1985Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special as Unknown
1982Fall Guy as Unknown
1981Pro Hunter (1 Episode) as Unknown
1979The Shogun Assassins as Unknown
1979Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity as Unknown
1977Japanese Godfather: Ambition as Unknown
1977Doberman Cop as Makoto Shimokawa
1977Japanese Humanity and Justice as Unknown
1977Hokuriku Proxy War as Unknown
1977Japan's Don as Unknown
1976The Yakuza Code Still Lives as Furukawa
1976Operation Plazma in Osaka as Unknown
1975Company Buggers as Unknown
1974Third Generation Boss as Unknown
1974Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode as Kondo Shinichi
1974The Tattooed Hitman as Unknown
1974Akumyo: Notorious Dragon as Unknown
1974Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics as Kosaku Maejima
1973Yakuza of the Present as Unknown
1973Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War as Unknown
1973Dangerous Trade in Kobe as Unknown
1972Hikage-Mono as Unknown
1972Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades as Unknown
1972A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell as Unknown
1972Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty as Unknown
1971Trials of an Okinawa Village as Unknown
1971Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You as Unknown
1971Dagger as Unknown
1970Prison Tales as Unknown
1970Kanto Street Peddlers: Clan Violent Loyalty as Muneo Taguchi
1969Kanto Street Peddlers as Horikawa Takeo
1969Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room as Unknown
1969Akakage: 3-D Adventure Movie as Unknown
1969Brothers Serving Time as Unknown
1969Yakuza on Foot as Go
1969Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game as Unknown
1968Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation as Itagaki
1968Enlisted Yakuza as Unknown
1968Red Peony Gambler as Unknown
1968Wicked Priest as Unknown
1968The Bandits as Kitamura
1968Ninjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas as Unknown
1968Ninja's Mark as Unknown
1967Code Between Brothers 6 as Tosuke Ishiguro
1967Code Between Brothers 5 as Torakichi Ishiguro
1967Gambler: Victory Without Death as Unknown
1967Tears of Banishment as Unknown
1967Samurai Wolf II as Unknown
1967Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival as 寅吉
1967Gamblers as Unknown
1967The Domain: White Blade as Unknown
1966Samurai Wolf as Unknown
1966Code Between Brothers 2 as Unknown
1966Watari, the Ninja Boy as Unknown
1966Code Between Brothers as Unknown
1965Yakuza G-Men as Shuriken
1965The Domain: The Naniwa Story as Unknown
1964Revenge as Unknown
1964Giant Rumble as Unknown
1964Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple as Unknown
1963Yakuza of Seki as Daishichi of Kokagura
1963Sword of Wind and Clouds as Unknown
1963The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy as Unknown
1963Kagemaru of the Iga Clan as Jubei
1963The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List as Unknown
1963Edo Ninja Scroll: Seven Shadows as Unknown
1963関東遊侠伝 利根の朝焼け as Unknown
1963Tokaido Fullhouse as Unknown
1962Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights as Master of Martial Arts
1962While Traveling as Unknown
1962Skull Coins as Unknown
1962A Revengeful Raid as Unknown
1962Case of Umon: Red Lizard as Unknown
1962Mukōmizu no kenka kasa as Unknown
1962The Princess and the Bearded Lord as Unknown
1962八幡鳩九郎 as Unknown
1961Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws as Unknown
1961The South Sea Wolf as Unknown
1961Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka as Unknown
1961The Spear of Heroism as Unknown
1961Traveling of Two Young Men as Unknown
1961Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume as Unknown
1961Magistrate of Dice as Unknown
1961Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword as Unknown