Rinsaku Ogata

Rinsaku Ogata

Born: January 6, 1925
in Tokyo, Japan
Frequent supporting player in Toho films beginning in the 50s. Ogata’s stern features lent him to background roles as military officers and personnel in several of Toho’s sci-fi films. One of his more prominent roles (i.e., it had dialogue) are as a policeman in the opening scene of The Human Vapor (1960). He also played Goro, one of the first victims in Rodan (1956).

Movies for Rinsaku Ogata...

The Militarists
Title: The Militarists
Character: Fukuyama
Released: September 11, 1970
Type: Movie
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Space Amoeba
Title: Space Amoeba
Character: Islander (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1970
Type: Movie
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
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Admiral Yamamoto
Title: Admiral Yamamoto
Character: Capt. Hayakawa
Released: August 14, 1968
Type: Movie
As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.
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Destroy All Monsters
Title: Destroy All Monsters
Character: 1st Officer (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1968
Type: Movie
At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.
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Invasion of Astro-Monster
Title: Invasion of Astro-Monster
Character: Scientist
Released: December 19, 1965
Type: Movie
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
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You Can Succeed, Too
Title: You Can Succeed, Too
Released: May 30, 1964
Type: Movie
A group of friends try to find success in corporate Japan.
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
Title: Mothra vs. Godzilla
Character: Transport Aircraft Operations Assistant (uncredited)
Released: April 29, 1964
Type: Movie
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.
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Atragon
Title: Atragon
Released: December 22, 1963
Type: Movie
The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.
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47 Ronin
Title: 47 Ronin
Released: November 3, 1962
Type: Movie
After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.
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Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
Title: Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
Released: June 1, 1962
Type: Movie
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Operation Sewer Rats
Title: Operation Sewer Rats
Character: (uncredited)
Released: June 1, 1962
Type: Movie
Towards the end of World War II, five men are tasked with freeing the son of a general from Chinese captivity.
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Josei jishin
Title: Josei jishin
Released: May 22, 1962
Type: Movie
1962 Japanese movie
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Gorath
Title: Gorath
Character: Ôtori Engineer
Released: March 21, 1962
Type: Movie
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.
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Mothra
Title: Mothra
Character: Ship Survivor
Released: July 30, 1961
Type: Movie
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
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Yojimbo
Title: Yojimbo
Character: Seibei Follower
Released: April 25, 1961
Type: Movie
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
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The Human Vapor
Title: The Human Vapor
Character: (uncredited)
Released: December 11, 1960
Type: Movie
A librarian is subject to a scientific experiment which goes wrong and transforms him into 'The Human Vapour'. He uses his new ability to rob banks to fund the career of his girlfriend, a beautiful dancer. The Human Vapour is ruthless in his quest for money and kills anyone who stands in his way, especially police. He soon becomes Tokyo's most wanted criminal. Can he be stopped before he kills again?
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The Secret of the Telegian
Title: The Secret of the Telegian
Character: Other cop (uncredited)
Released: April 10, 1960
Type: Movie
Men are being murdered by a psycho called "The Telegian," who uses a matter-transmitting device to locate his victims.
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Battle in Outer Space
Title: Battle in Outer Space
Character: Astronomer
Released: December 26, 1959
Type: Movie
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
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The Hidden Fortress
Title: The Hidden Fortress
Character: Young Man (uncredited)
Released: December 28, 1958
Type: Movie
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
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Varan
Title: Varan
Released: October 14, 1958
Type: Movie
When a rare species of butterfly is found in a mysterious valley in Japan, a pair of entomologists go to investigate and find more. They discover Varan, a giant monster, who decides to leave the valley and head straight for Tokyo.
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The H-Man
Title: The H-Man
Character: Nightclub patron (uncredited)
Released: June 24, 1958
Type: Movie
Nuclear tests create a radioactive man who can turn people into slime.
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The Mysterians
Title: The Mysterians
Character: Policeman Ogata
Released: December 28, 1957
Type: Movie
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.
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Rodan
Title: Rodan
Character: Goro
Released: December 26, 1956
Type: Movie
Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
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Half Human
Title: Half Human
Character: Mountain guide (uncredited)
Released: August 14, 1955
Type: Movie
Three competing parties all race against time to track down an elusive creature known only as the Snowman.
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Title: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Character: (uncredited)
Released: July 12, 1955
Type: Movie
After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the school's followers. While Otsu waits, Akemi also seeks him, expressing her desires directly. Meanwhile, Takezo is observed by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident he can dethrone Takezo. After leaving Kyoto in triumph, Takezo declares his love for Otsu, but in a way that dishonors her and shames him. Once again, he leaves alone.
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Jirocho in Disgrace
Title: Jirocho in Disgrace
Released: July 14, 1954
Type: Movie
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Last of the Wild Ones
Title: Last of the Wild Ones
Released: June 8, 1954
Type: Movie
A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.
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Farewell Rabaul
Title: Farewell Rabaul
Released: February 10, 1954
Type: Movie
A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of any woman who will have them, they spend their days indulging in every fantasy in order to escape the overwhelming fear of death looming just over the horizon.
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Jirocho's New Year
Title: Jirocho's New Year
Released: January 3, 1954
Type: Movie
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Jirocho, the Hunted
Title: Jirocho, the Hunted
Released: December 15, 1953
Type: Movie
A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.
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Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Title: Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Released: November 3, 1953
Type: Movie
Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.
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Eagle of the Pacific
Title: Eagle of the Pacific
Released: October 21, 1953
Type: Movie
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.
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Mr. Pu
Title: Mr. Pu
Released: April 15, 1953
Type: Movie
A math teacher loses his job while falling in love with a local girl.