Tetsuya Yamaoka

Tetsuya Yamaoka

Born: January 27, 1925
Died: June 9, 1997
in Tokyo, Japan

Movies for Tetsuya Yamaoka...

Lowly Ronin
Title: Lowly Ronin
Released: October 30, 1981
Type: Movie
Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time, he reluctantly agrees when a girl hires him to kill a local offical who has unfairly taxed her villagers. But he soon discoves that not all is at it appears when he finds a direct link to his past.
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The Revolt
Title: The Revolt
Released: January 15, 1980
Type: Movie
When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
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0計画を阻止せよ-総理大臣誘拐!!-
Title: 0計画を阻止せよ-総理大臣誘拐!!-
Character: Minister of Justice
Released: March 3, 1979
Type: Movie
Samonji, a reporter, receives a message on his answering machine from his friend Takada that says "stop it... zero plan! February." Learning that Takada is dead, Samonji begins an investigation. He and his younger sister Fumiko investigate major events happening in February but cannot find anything relevant. Meanwhile, Kanzaki, a doctor who works at a clinic on a remote island, is working on a plan to extort two billion yen.
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Proof of the Man
Title: Proof of the Man
Released: October 8, 1977
Type: Movie
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
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Title: Special Crime Investigation Front
Released: April 6, 1977
Type: TV
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The Ando Gang Documentary Film
Title: The Ando Gang Documentary Film
Released: December 1, 1973
Type: Movie
This biopic of notorious yakuza-turned-actor Noboru Ando focuses on the days leading to his arrest after the shooting of businessman Hideki Yokoi.
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Organized Crime: Killer's Glory
Title: Organized Crime: Killer's Glory
Released: May 27, 1972
Type: Movie
A professional lone-wolf hitman comes to his blood brother's aid when his boss is brutally murdered by an unknown yakuza faction.
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The Last Kamikaze
Title: The Last Kamikaze
Released: October 29, 1970
Type: Movie
With World War II is coming to its end and Japan nearing defeat, Japanese military leaders step up suicide attacks on Allied ships. Toei legend Koji Tsuruta stars as a Kamikaze squad leader who has second thoughts about suicide runs. He becomes torn between his own morality and his duty to his country when he must deal with a pilot under his command who refuses to complete his mission.
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The Drifting Gambler
Title: The Drifting Gambler
Released: April 18, 1970
Type: Movie
8th part of the Gamblers / Bakuchi-uchi series.
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Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers
Title: Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers
Released: January 20, 1970
Type: Movie
After the enactment of the Anti-Prostitution Law, the red-light district in Shinjuku lost its allure. Even the gambling den of the Ryūzaki family was always deserted. Ryūzaki, the boss, declared his retirement in response to the changing times. It was thought that Igarashi, who valued righteousness and principles and had the respect of others, would become the second-in-command. However, he was an annoying presence to Ryūzaki...
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Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers
Title: Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers
Released: November 20, 1969
Type: Movie
An honorable yakuza syndicate deeply rooted in Kyoto fights for survival when a new breed of gangsters threaten their very existence.
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The Biggest Gamble
Title: The Biggest Gamble
Released: September 14, 1969
Type: Movie
When Honjo is selected as Kansai district's chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible to have Honjo step down, which puts Itsuki between a rock and a hard place.
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Quick-draw Okatsu
Title: Quick-draw Okatsu
Released: April 10, 1969
Type: Movie
This film focuses on Okatsu; the adopted daughter of a master swordsman. She is a master with a sword herself and her talents far overshadow that of her brother, and real child of the man who adopted her. Her brother unfortunately has a gambling habit, and it plunges the family into trouble when he loses a lot of money in a crooked dice game. After releasing he is unable to pay the debt he owes; the blame is shouldered by the father, who is killed, leading Okatsu on a path of revenge.
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A Modern Yakuza: The Code of The Lawless
Title: A Modern Yakuza: The Code of The Lawless
Released: February 1, 1969
Type: Movie
Just released on parole, one young man hurtles towards a face-off with the gangsters controlling Shinjuku and its lucrative prostitutes.
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Desperate Hoodlum
Title: Desperate Hoodlum
Released: November 2, 1968
Type: Movie
Second part of the Zenka mono series.
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The Bandits
Title: The Bandits
Character: Yasukawa
Released: May 21, 1968
Type: Movie
Action drama about a Japanese gangster in Manchuria circa 1932, who finally joins some Chinese mountain bandits.
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Prison Boss
Title: Prison Boss
Released: April 18, 1968
Type: Movie
Rival gangs fight over ownership of bicycle race track.
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Three Gamblers
Title: Three Gamblers
Released: January 12, 1967
Type: Movie
Three closely associated gamblers have adventures in Yokohama, Hokkaido, and Macao. Gambling trio endure hardships to rescue Naojiro’s family.