Personal Info
Birth date
1929-03-12 (96 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
Kenji Kusumoto
Kenji Kusumoto
Biography
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Filmography
Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
6.5
Overview:
The Bohachi Clan, the most vile, corrupt organization with ties deep in the Shogunate, have controlled the flesh trade in Japan for generations. When threatened by a competitor, they employ Saburai, a nihilistic ronin on the verge of self destruction. Blood gushes and limbs fly for anyone who stands against Saburai as he instills the Way of the Bohachi.Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
7
Overview:
In the fourth installment, Musashi's potentially greatest opponent Kojiro jumps in and out of the story at the oddest and most coincidental moments. As his great love Otsu has succumbed to madness. Musashi then sets off to beat the functionaries of a treacherous clan in an arranged duel. 73 against one. Boastful Kojiro watches, secure in the knowledge that only he is a worthy opponent.The Great Killing
7.5
Overview:
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji
7.403
Overview:
Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpachi – and the various people they meet on their journey, including a policeman in pursuit of a thief, a young child and a woman who is to be sold into prostitution.Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room
5.9
Overview:
Junko Fuji returns as Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebed to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harrassed by a gang of thugs. When the harrassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.The Tattooed Hitman
6
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The most dangerous hired gun in Kyushu's underworld has managed to trigger a vicious gang war, and now, there's a contract on his life. Though nobody is more skilled in the arts of dealing death, can the tattooed hitman fend off the entire Japanese mafia as he searches for the man who wants him dead?Traveling of Two Young Men
NYR
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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.Japan's Top Gangster
NYR
Overview:
A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang. This epic film is the first part of greatest true-life series based on autobiography of the Yamaguchi-gumi's third leader, Taoka Kazuo.The Rapacious Jailbreaker
6.5
Overview:
Convicted of murder, Masayuki Ueda is sent to Hiroshima Prison along with his accomplice. But for a man like him, breaking out of prison is easy.Fukuoka
6.667
Overview:
A bookseller from Seoul travels with a young woman to Fukuoka in Japan to meet a former friend from university. While their reunion is haunted by the conflicts of the past, his travel companion floats through the plot as if moving through a dream.The Pirates
7.2
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Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
7
Overview:
In the third installment of Yoshikawa's novel Musashi, things continue from the 2nd film at the end of battle, where Miyamoto continues on a mission of learning; with the introduction of his arch-rival Sasaki Kojiro; and lastly the large cast of characters rendezvouses for a fateful finale.Warrior of the Wind
6.7
Overview:
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!Brothers of Capones
5
Overview:
Superbly entertaining action comedy with Tomisaburo Wakayama as Kuriyama Capone who learned his trade under Al Capone in Chicago. The film follows his first venture to Japan with gangster brothers Frank (Shingo Yamashiro) and Joe (Fumio Watanabe). And being chased by gangster and the FBI, including the granddaughter of Eliot Ness. The whole thing is a good amount of fun, the performances especially (Wakayama, Yamashiro, Watanabe in a rare heroic role), making this one of routine director Takashi Harada’s best pictures.The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
NYR
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The third part of the story about feudal boss Jirocho and his underlings.Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony
6.2
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The industrual revolution comes to Japan with the introduction of the railroad system. This led to clashes between boatmen, who livihoods are threatened, and the railroad construction workers. Oryu the Red Peony returns to her home in Kumamoto to accept her position as second generation leader of the Yano Family. But the ceremony is interrupted by fighting between local boatmen and railroad works. And it seems a rival family is pulling the strings behind the clashes.The Fort of Death
6.6
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The second Bounty Hunter film, when master killer Shikoro Ichibei takes up the cause of a group of farmers being driven to despair by the vile Lord Ozeki. The villainous lord has driven them to mounting their last stand at a deserted fort against an army of attackers. Wakayama Tomisaburo is superb as an expert in killing and military tactics, who leaves his medical practice at a clinic for the poor in order to counter the vicious tactics of that vile lord.Code of Wolves
7
Overview:
In gangster-infested 1920s Yokohama, gambler Ishiguro gets in with the local gang -- but his view of life changes after the Great Kanto Earthquake.Red Peony Gambler
7.154
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.Benten Kozo
6
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Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bidder. When Kiku gets fed up with how the temple uses the orphans and wants to leave he gets accused of a double murder and has to flee for his life and liberty.A Revengeful Raid
5
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In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.Watari, the Ninja Boy
6.278
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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.Duel of Blood and Sand
7
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Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands. In a kind of homage to Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, the townspeople have been unable to defend themselves and Inaba sets out to teach them how to stand up for themselves. Meanwhile the vile Lord Yasumasa has sent the 4 finest swordsmen in the clan out to hunt Inaba down and kill him. Led by the magnificent Ichibei (Konoe), a master of weaponry in his own right, everything points to an ultimate showdown between the former friends in a battle to the death.Souls in the Moonlight II
6.6
Overview:
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.Gamblers and Racketeers
NYR
Overview:
Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which supports the town vendors unlike Takioka, who will stop at nothing to undermine the vendors and take over the territory. Masakichi will do all he can to protect and support the people. Ryutaro Kijima is senior son to Masakichi, though disowned, he keeps interest in the family from a distance. He will be there for his father and his hot tempered younger brother Katsuo, if they should need his loyal help.Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1
6
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A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit
8.5
Overview:
Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa, seeking to gain power and steal his Lord’s wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns herself along with her cat in a nearby marsh. A decade later, Naoshige’s efforts to steal another woman trigger a curse on him when she also commits suicide at the same marsh — forcing him to suffer the consequences of his past actions.No Stronger Swords
6
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Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!Kagemaru of the Iga Clan
5.5
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A group of Iga ninja risk their lives to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu from the villianous Koga Ninja. Kagemaru uses his amazing Iga ninja skills to fight the evil Koga Ninja in the name of justice! A stunning old-school Ninja action adventure, full of special effects! It splendid cast includes Matsukata Hiroki as 'Kagemaru' and Yamashiro Shingo as 'Amanojaki', Kagemaru's arch-enemy.Acting
2020Fukuoka as Elevator Passenger
1974The Rapacious Jailbreaker as Unknown
1974Yakuza vs. Gang Leader as Unknown
1974Code of Wolves as Unknown
1974Third Generation Boss as Unknown
1974The Tattooed Hitman as Unknown
1974Bohachi Bushido: The Villain as Daruma
1973Japan's Top Gangster as Unknown
1972Organized Crime: Killer's Glory as Unknown
1972The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang as Unknown
1972A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell as Unknown
1971The Man as Unknown
1971A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers as Unknown
1971Dagger as Unknown
1970A Lively Geisha as Unknown
1970Brothers of Capones as Unknown
1969The Fort of Death as Unknown
1969Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room as Unknown
1969The Biggest Gamble as Unknown
1969Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony as Tsujinokichi
1968Red Peony Gambler as Nakagawa
1968Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit as Sasaki Hayato
1968The Bandits as Yamaguchi
1968Scoundrel as Unknown
1967Black Ninja as Unknown
1967Showdown of Men 2 as Unknown
1967Three Gamblers as Tatsuma Okamoto
1966Seven Fugitives as Unknown
1966Code Between Brothers 2 as Unknown
1966Watari, the Ninja Boy as Unknown
1966Showdown of Men as Unknown
1965Chivalrous Nature as Unknown
1965The Gambler as Unknown
1965The Tattooed Lord as Unknown
1965Hoodlum Match as Unknown
1964Gamblers and Racketeers as Unknown
1964Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office as Gunjuro Izumi
1964The Domain as Unknown
1964The Great Killing as Unknown
1964The Kingdom of Jirocho 3 as Unknown
1964Warrior of the Wind as Unknown
1964Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple as Unknown
1963The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja as Unknown
1963Duel of Blood and Sand as Unknown
1963The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 as Unknown
1963The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 as Unknown
1963The Coin Thrower Zenigata as Unknown
1963Sword of Wind and Clouds as Unknown
1963Blind Wolf as Unknown
1963Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style as Unknown
1963The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy as Unknown
1963Kagemaru of the Iga Clan as Gorobei
1963Seventeen Ninja as Unknown
1963The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List as Unknown
1962Revenge for His Lover as Unknown
1962Mark of Blood as Unknown
1962Lion Festival of Echigo as Unknown
1962A Revengeful Raid as Unknown
1962The Phantom Goblin as Unknown
1962Shimmering Sword as Unknown
1962Ōedo no taka as Unknown
1962Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Coral Mansion as Unknown
1962Good Rascals as Dojo owner
1961The Red Shadow as Sanjûrô Sakata
1961Restoration Fire as Okita Soji
1961Whistling Drifter as Unknown
1961Seven Knights Pt. 3 as Unknown
1961Seven Knights Pt. 2 as Unknown
1961Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Street Demon Terror as Unknown
1961The South Sea Wolf as Unknown
1961Fine Man as Unknown
1961Traveling of Two Young Men as Unknown
1961Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion as Unknown
1961Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 as Unknown
1961Unruly Lion as Unknown
1960Sword of Destiny as Unknown
1960Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Iron Mask Laughing in the Darkness as Unknown
1960Mighty Shosuke as Unknown
1960The Pirates as Unknown
1960Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass as Unknown
1960Lord Mito: All Star Version as Unknown
1960The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor as Unknown
1960Ninja Assassins as Unknown
1960Runway to Hell as Unknown
1960Sandy Cruise as Unknown
1960Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road as Unknown
1960Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba as Unknown
1960Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as Unknown
1960Road of Chivalry as Unknown
1960Benten Kozo as Unknown
195953 Stages of the Road as Unknown
1959Echo in the Mountains as Goichiro Tendo
1959A Spectacular Showdown as Unknown
1959The Black Hooded Man Rides Again as Unknown
1959Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun as Unknown
1959Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy as Unknown
1959Hawk of the North as Unknown
1959No Stronger Swords as Unknown
1959Happily Tied to the Road as Gunbei Oyamada
1959The Forbidden Castle as Unknown
1958Kanbei's Bargain Sale as Unknown
1958The Abandoned Swords as Unknown
1958Epic Crash as Unknown
1958Magistrate Ooka’s Legends as Unknown
1958Souls in the Moonlight II as Unknown
1958Secret of The Golden Spell as Iwabuchi Tatsunosuke
1958A Chivalrous Spirit as Unknown
1957The Mansion of Intrigue as Sonosuke Gamo
1957Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 as Unknown
1957Lord Mito as Unknown
1957Red peonies on the skin as Unknown
1957Rebellion as Unknown
1957Tales of Young Genji Kuro as Unknown
1957The Lord Takes a Bride as Unknown
1957Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower as Unknown
1957Shimizu Port of Chivalry as Unknown
1956神変美女桜 as Unknown
1956Ninja's Weapon as Unknown
1956Virtue in Spades as Unknown
1956The Master of the Sword Dance as Unknown
1955Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge as Unknown
1955ふり袖小天狗 as Unknown
1955Young Ruddy Warrior: Nobunaga Oda as Oda Nobukiyo
1955Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji as Unknown
1954一本刀土俵入 as Unknown
1954Clan Revival as Unknown
1954Sanada Ten Braves as Unknown
1953Merciless Blade Part 2 as Unknown
1950Fencing Master as Unknown