Personal Info
Birth date
1927-02-09 (98 Years)
Day of death
2019-03-18
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
織本順吉
Junkichi Orimoto
Junkichi Orimoto
Biography
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Filmography
Tales of the Bizarre
7.8
Overview:
Inspired by American TV movies like "Hitchcock Theater" and "The Twilight Zone," the show features multiple works with Tamori as the storyteller and actors as the main characters. While horror and supernatural themes are predominant, a variety of genres like comedy and drama are also produced. Most episodes, however, have a bad ending.Hideyoshi
9.5
Overview:
A dramatized biography of the second of Japan's three legendary leaders. Rising from obscurity, Hideyoshi served under the command of Oda Nobunaga. With an extraordinary combination of intelligence, bravery and military skill, Hideyoshi rose to near-absolute power and greatly expanded upon Nobunaga's unification of Japan's warlords. This series also focused on Hideyoshi's personal life, particularly his relationships with his mother and his wife, and the pair's rivalry for influence over him.Clouds Over the Hill
8.1
Overview:
Saka no Ue no Kumo is an NHK 21st Century special drama which was aired over three years starting from November 29, 2009. The series runs 13 episodes at 90 minutes each. The first series, with 5 episodes, was broadcast in 2009, while series two and three, each with 4 episodes, were broadcast in late 2010 and 2011. While most episodes were shot in Japan, one of the episodes in series two was shot in Latvia. The TV series is based on the novel Saka no ue no kumo by Ryōtarō Shiba and adopted by Hisashi Nozawa. The theme song of the drama series is titled "Stand Alone". It was composed by Joe Hisaishi, written by Kundo Koyama and performed by British soprano singer Sarah Brightman.Testimony of N
8.4
Overview:
University student Sugishita Nozomi, Naruse Shinji, Ando Nozomi and Nishizaki Masato end up coming upon the scene of the murder of the Noguchi couple, because of a plan they had devised. Nishizaki is arrested at the scene and is given a 10-year prison term because of his voluntary confession. 10 years later, Takano Shigeru, a former police officer who has misgivings about the verdict of this case, starts to pursue the truth. He is convinced that it all began as a result of an incident caused by Nozomi and Naruse on an island in the Seto Inland Sea in the summer 15 years. “They committed a crime at that time. It was for the sake of each N.”Garden of the Wind
NYR
Overview:
The lead, Dr. Sadami Shiratori worked in the operating room at a famous Tokyo hospital was around death on a daily basis. His own father, Teizo Shiratori is also a doctor, called Grandfather as he raised the estranged children of his wayward son, he practiced medicine in a small town on Hokkaido, Japan’s most northern island. His practice was limited only to terminal patients…in their own homes. He cared for them and helped both them and their families prepare for the ‘final journey’.Kasuga the Court Lady
NYR
Overview:
This is the story about the a very powerful Lady Kasuga who established Ooku the inner palace.A Samurai's Sorrow
10
Overview:
A Japanese period drama broadcast in prime-time in 1984, based on Goseki Kojima and Kazuo Koike 's manga of the same title. Kainage Mondo is a secret child of Tokugawa Yoshimune and skilled swordsman. His job is a part to test food for poison for Yoshimune. He was on a journey but he goes to Edo to see Yoshimune. The Owari han have longed for the post of shogun and try to murder Yoshimune, in order to get shogun's post. Fuki is a kunoichi of Kōka. She tries to murder Yoshimue but she comes to like Mondo and eventually starts working for Mondo and Yoshimune. Mondo protects Yoshimune's life from Owari han and other enemies.Weekend Marriage
NYR
Overview:
Yoko always seems to say and do the right thing and has forever been the center of attention. Her younger sister, Tsukiko, having been compared to her sister since birth cannot help but feel inferior. Yoko has benefited from this situation for so long that she expects it to last forever. However, when Tsukiko's career takes a turn for the better and she gets engaged, Yoko feels that she must somehow sabotage her sister's success since her own career and marriage are not faring well. Tsukiko decides to defend herself, and the resultant feud threatens to ensnare their family and loved ones.Don't touch the thief!
NYR
Overview:
A drama adaptation of Jiro Akagawa's "Thief Series". Junichi Konno, also known as Phantom Thief Dark Cat, is a world-class thief, and his wife is Mayumi, a detective in the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division. A bumpy but friendly couple solves various cases.Izumo no Okuni
NYR
Overview:
Izumo no Okuni was born about 1571. This time period in Japanese history was fraught with struggle. It was known as the Period of Warring States, that is, the land barrons (daimyo) fought against one another for power. Her father was a blacksmith for the Izumo Grand Shrine and, consequently, the family served as well. It was a custom to send priests and young women, such as Buddhist nuns, among others to solicit contributions. Izumo was sent to Kyoto to perform sacred dances and songs. Her Okuni Kabuki was known and applauded throughout the land. After 25 years she retired.A Tale of Two Truncheons
NYR
Overview:
Based on Kazuo Koike's extensive manga (over 110 volumes), this Edo-period drama follows an unlikely pair of law enforcement officers. One is a serious, skilled investigator, while the other is a witty, unconventional problem-solver, creating a dynamic partnership. The series also features the charmingly unorthodox detective Suruyoshi in a notable period drama debut. A memorable and catchy soundtrack complements the engaging stories brought to life by a large and talented cast.Kwaidan
7.7
Overview:
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.Station
6.1
Overview:
A detective goes out of his way to crack the case of a serial killer who specialises in murdering police officers.The Return of Godzilla
7.2
Overview:
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.Samurai Wolf II
7.265
Overview:
Kiba Okaminosuke finds himself entangled with a group of prisoners being transported to their executions, one of whom oddly looks exactly like his dead father. There are crooked gold miners, a beautiful girl who is unfortunately a complete lunatic and a dojo master who is obsessed with killing Kiba just to prove that his school's sword style is the best.The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
8.097
Overview:
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labor chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts, and moves to Manchuria with his newly-wed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.The Fall of Ako Castle
6.6
Overview:
This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.Three Outlaw Samurai
7.5
Overview:
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.Hokuriku Proxy War
6.889
Overview:
In the setting of the Hokuriku region, where the snow and cold winds rage, for the first time in true-life yakuza film history, director Kinji Fukasaku shows battles among yakuza who value land over tradition. Hiroki Matsukata stars as Noboru Kawada, a Hokuriku yakuza who will use any measure for survival, disregarding parents, brothers, and tradition.Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
7.317
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.Revenge
7.5
Overview:
An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…Samurai Wolf
7.3
Overview:
This is the story of a vagrant samurai – the solitary, savage and scrupulous Kiba – who arrives at a village to defend a beautiful, blind woman against a sinister plot. Her assailants then send against him another samurai, named Sana, who is without scruples. The fight between them will become personal, for the honor and love of the blind woman.Message from Space
5.8
Overview:
The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.Be a Man!! Samurai School
4.7
Overview:
Momotaro and Hidemaro are 1st-years at Otokojuku, a private boys school where true men are made. Momotaro, proficient in academics and martial arts becomes good friends with Hidemaro an underachieving weakling. Omito Date, former student leader, plans his revenge against his former school. Now leader of an evil army from rival Kanto Gogakuren school he fully intends on taking over Otokojuku.Yakuza Graveyard
6.7
Overview:
A police investigator cracks down on yakuza business, but once he realizes the police are in negotiations with certain factions, he sides with his own syndicate of choice.Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn
6.6
Overview:
Loyal samurai Samanosuke is attacked, mutilated, and left for dead while carrying out a mission for his clan. He recovers but has lost an eye and an arm. Taking a new identity as Tange Sazen, he searches for a stolen urn which has hidden significance to his clan. But Tange Sazen has his own reasons for seeking the urn.Acting
2018blank 13 as Unknown
2016Desperate Sunflowers as Takaaki Kondo
20140.5 mm as Shozo Kataoka
2014Testimony of N (10 Episodes) as Nohara Kanefumi
2014Piano in a Storeroom as Unknown
2014Night School Teacher, SAKURA (10 Episodes) as Tomio Takakura（高倉 富雄）
2013The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji as Unknown
2011Shin Jidan Koshonin Ura File as Shigeo Yazaki
2009Clouds Over the Hill (4 Episodes) as 長谷川祖吉
2008Garden of the Wind (11 Episodes) as Misawa
2008Kizumomo. as Unknown
2008Be a Man!! Samurai School as Unknown
2007Boy as Unknown
2007The Graduates as Unknown
2006Love Tomato as Unknown
2006Izumo no Okuni (6 Episodes) as Baian
2002Mori no gakkō as Manzo Hatano
2001National Conquest Tekiya Tamashii as Unknown
2000Another Battle as Unknown
1999Karaoke as Unknown
1999Weekend Marriage (14 Episodes) as Unknown
1997The Fighting Cook as Unknown
1996The Life and Love of Kenji Miyazawa as priest
1996MOROCCO: The Story of the Yokohama Follies as Unknown
1996Hideyoshi (2 Episodes) as Sakuma Nobumori
1995Goodbye Japan as Unknown
1994Kieta minoshirokin as Unknown
1993Free and Easy 6 as Unknown
1993Hanzo, the Razor as Unknown
1991白馬岳殺意の峰 (1 Episode) as Unknown
1991Shy Security as Unknown
1990Don't touch the thief! (1 Episode) as Tokikuni Heisei
1990Betrayal tomorrow as Unknown
1990Aurora Borealis as landowner
1990Tales of the Bizarre (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989The Enchantment as Parking attendant
1989Festival of Dreams as Unknown
1989Nemuri Kyōshirō as Unknown
1989長七郎江戸日記スペシャル 長七郎 大奥まかり通る as Unknown
1989Kasuga the Court Lady (50 Episodes) as Shigemichi Inaba
1988Mystery of the Coral Seas as Takuzo Nakamori
1987Moonlight Rabbit as Unknown
1986Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari as Unknown
1986Sure Death! 3 as Unknown
1985Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as General Mashita (segment "November 25, 1970")
1985Godzilla 1985 as Director-General of the Defense Agency
1984Fushin no Toki as Unknown
1984The Return of Godzilla as Director-General of the Defense Agency
1984Beauty in the Flame as Unknown
1984A Samurai's Sorrow as Unknown
1984A Tale of Two Truncheons (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1984The Awesome Circus Bastard as Sogoro Nakahata
1984Ana as Chief Sasaki
1984Aijin Bank Satsujin Jiken as Detective Matsuno
1984Appassionata as Unknown
1983Ginpei From Koina: Migratory Bird of Winter as Unknown
1983Kenkaku Shōbai: Kadowakashi as Unknown
1983Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1, 1, 1 Episode) as Akio Kamijō, Terasaka, Kōan Murase
1982The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo as Unknown
1982The Imperial Japanese Empire as Teijiro Toyoda
1982Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 as Unknown
1981Station as Unknown
1981Willful Murder as Unknown
1981The Imperial Navy as Unknown
1980May Love Be Restored as Genyu
1979No More Easy Life as Unknown
1979０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－ as Inspector Yabe
1978The Fall of Ako Castle as Tokubei
1978Message from Space as Kido
1977Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu (1 Episode) as Unknown
1977New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X as Dr. Katô
1977Japanese Humanity and Justice as Unknown
1977Hokuriku Proxy War as Yanaka
1977Japan's Don as Unknown
1976Yakuza Graveyard as Takechi Hatano
1976The Great Okinawa Yakuza War as Unknown
1976New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss as Unknown
1976Operation Plazma in Osaka as Unknown
1975The Wild Trucker as Unknown
1975New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss as Seiji Izeki
1974My Way as Yamada
1974Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode as Hideo Hayakawa
1973Tora-san's Forget Me Not as Unknown
1972My Voiceless Friends as Unknown
1971Kaoyaku as Yoshikawa
1971A Woman Called En as Unknown
1968Song of Vengeance as 杉良
1967Samurai Wolf II as Unknown
1966Samurai Wolf as Unknown
1966Game of Chance as Unknown
1966Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn as Ippusai
1966Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 as Unknown
1965Dupe as Unknown
1965Kwaidan as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
1964Detective as Unknown
1964Revenge as Unknown
1964Assassination as Kamo Serizawa
1964Roadside Stone as Junkichi
1964Three Outlaw Samurai as Kurahashi
1963Element of Surprise as Unknown
1963Tale of Army Brutality as Unknown
1963Kizu-darake no futeki-sha as Unknown
1963Gang and G-Men Part 2 as Unknown
1962Curry Rice as Unknown
1962Gang vs. G-Men as Yuichi Noguchi
1962Tokyo Untouchable as as Hisakazu Yoshii
1962Police Precinct: Landfill No. 19 as Unknown
1962The Injured Boy as Unknown
1962The Escape as Unknown
1961Run, Genta, Run! as Unknown
1961Mist and Shadows as Unknown
1960If You're Man Enough as Unknown
1960World War III Breaks Out as Unknown
1960Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy as Unknown
1960Police Precinct Part 12 as Unknown
1959Hell's Companion as Unknown
1959The Human Condition I: No Greater Love as (uncredited)
1958I Want to Be a Shellfish as Unknown
1957Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer as Unknown
1957The Story of Pure Love as Detective A
1956I Will Buy You as Shirô Kurita
1956Tengoku wa doko da as Unknown
1956Darkness at Noon as Detective Sugita
1955Forever a Woman as Shigeru Anzai
1955Beautiful Days as (uncredited)
1955The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes as Unknown
1954Student Double Suicide as Unknown
1954The Street Without Sun as Unknown
1953At the End of the Clouds as Unknown
1953A Lonely Woman in a Lonely Land as Kiichi Yamada