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Oretachi Wa Tenshi Da!
is an action and comedy Japanese TV series starring Masaya Oki which was originally broadcast on Nippon TV in 1979. The show won great popularity in its time. It is noted for the ad-libbing and jokes by the cast and staff. Plot Masato Asō was a detective of Nizuma police station but he was forced to resign. He sets up office in a building in Aoyama as a private detective. Asō solves various incidents taking advantage of his former profession. He is always trying to get a lot of money even with nearly illegal ways through works from clients. But eventually, it always ends up not working. Each of Asō private detective office's members has their own profession, but helps Aso's investigation as a part-time job.沖雅也in太陽にほえろ! p.96-99 They have unique nicknames. Cast Asō's private detective office members * Masaya Oki as Masato Asō (Cap) * Yumi Takigawa as Youko Fujinami (You), a secretary of Asō * Kyōhei Shibata as Shōzō Irie (Darts) * Masaki Kanda a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Oki
was a Japanese actor and singer who appeared in many films and television series. Life He was born in Beppu, Ōita, as . Because of his parents' divorce, he left his home and went to Tokyo. In the same year, he debuted as a film actor at the Nikkatsu studio. In 1969, he received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. Oki was playing lead role in Toshiya Fujita (director), Toshiya Fujita's film " Wet Sand in August" but was forced to drop off in a motorcycle accident while shooting. He gradually won popularity through his roles in television dramas such as Hissatsu series and Taiyo ni Hoero!. In 1979, Oki played lead role in Oretachi wa Tenshi da! on NTV and won new popularity. In 1975, he became an adopted child of his talent agency president, Tadao Hikage. Oki was one of the most influential candidates for the role of D Capt. Yonoi in Nagisa Oshima’s film in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence but he had to step down because of his illness. He ended his life by leaping fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Onodera
is a Japanese actor and narrator. He is well known for his role as Denka in ''Taiyō ni Hoero!''. He made his television debut in 1969 with ''Panto Akogare. In 2015, Onodera won the award for best supporting actor of Tokyo Sports Film Award for Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen. Selected filmography Films *''226/Four Days of Snow and Blood'' (1989) *''It's a Summer Vacation Everyday'' (1994) *'' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe'' (1995) *''Tsuribaka Nisshiseries'' *'' Aibō the Movie'' (2008) *'' Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess'' (2009) *''Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen'' (2015) Television *''Taiyō ni Hoero!'' (1972-1980) as Shima Kimiyuki *''Ōgon no Hibi'' (1978) as Konishi Yukinaga *'' Oretachi wa Tenshi da!'' (1979) as Lawer Fujinami *'' On'yado Kawasemi'' (1980–83) *''Hissatsu Shikirinin'' (1984) as Shinkichi *'' Aoi '' (2000) as Kyōgoku Takatsugu was a ''daimyō'' (feudal lord) of Ōmi Province and Wakasa Province during the late Sengoku period of Japan's history. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Television Series
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crimes by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately. Overview Informally, and primarily in fiction, a detective is a licensed or unlicensed person who solves crimes, including historical crimes, by examining and evaluating clues and personal records in order to uncover the identity and/or whereabouts of criminals. In some police departments, a detective position is achieved by passing a written test after a person completes the requirements for being a police officer. In many other police systems, detectives are college graduates who join directly from civilian life without first serving as uniformed officers. Some argue that detectives do a completely different job and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon TV Dramas
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Japanese Drama Television Series
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Kunishirō Hayashi
was a Japanese actor, action director, martial artist and sword fight arranger. He served as a sword fight arranger in almost all of the Taiga drama series on NHK in his lifetime. In 1963, he founded stunt performers production company ''Wakakoma action club''. His final appearance as an actor was in the 2016 Taiga drama series Sanada Maru, he played the role of Takeda Shingen. He was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Japan Action Awards. Selected filmography As an actor * Taiga drama ** ''Ten to Chi to'' (1969) as Morozumi Torasada ** ''Kaze to Kumo to Niji to'' (1976) as Fujiwara no Hidesatos vassal ** '' Dokuganryū Masamune'' (1987) as Matsubara Tamon ** ''Hana no Ran'' (1994) as Asakura Takakage ** ''Mōri Motonari'' (1997) as Shinagawa Daizen ** ''Kōmyō ga Tsuji'' (2006) as Takenouchi Soemon ** ''Tenchijin'' (2009) as Kamiizumi Hidetsuna ** ''Sanada Maru'' (2016) as Takeda Shingen * ''Taiyō ni Hoero!'' (1972) as an Assassin (ep.1) * '' Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taisaku Akino
is a Japanese actor. In 1970, he married actress Kiwako Taichi. They later divorced. Selected filmography Films *''It's Tough Being a Man'' (1969) as Kawamata Noboru *''Tora-san's Cherished Mother'' (1969) as Kawamata Noboru *''Tora-san's Grand Scheme'' (1970) as Kawamata Noboru *'' Tora-san's Dear Old Home'' (1972) as Kawamata Noboru *''Tora-san's Dream-Come-True'' (1972) as Kawamata Noboru *'' Hissatsu Shikakenin Baian Arijigoku '' (1973) *''Pink Lady no Katsudō Daishashin'' (1978) *'' Marriage Counselor Tora-san'' (1984) as Kawamata Noboru *''Bloom in the Moonlight'' (1993) as Sakunosuke Koyama *''Agitator'' (2001) *''Izo'' (2004) *'' Bunny Drop'' (2011) Television *Hissatsu series **Hissatsu Shikakenin (1972–73) as Misaki no Senzō **Hissatsu Shiokinin (1973) as Ohirome no Hanji **Tasukenin Hashiru (1973074) as Rikichi **Kurayami Shitomenin (1974) as Hanji *Edo no Kaze (1975-1978) as Sanai * Oretachi no Tabi (1975–76) as Kumazawa Shinroku *Oretachi wa Tenshi da! (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tappei Shimokawa
was a Japanese actor. He attended Musashino Art University, but withdrew before completing his degree. In 1964, he joined Bungakuza Theatre Company but left in 1977. He is well known for his role as Chōsan (Detective Tarō Nozaki) in the detective drama television series ''Taiyō ni Hoero!''. His notable films are ''The Sands of Kurobe'' (1968), Akira Kurosawas film ''Dodes'ka-den'' (1970) and ''Kimi yo Fundo no Kawa o Watare '' (1976).日本タレント名鑑 1982 VIP タイムズ社、1981 年、101頁 Selected filmography Films *''The Sands of Kurobe'' (1968) *''Portrait of Hell'' (1969) *''Dodes'ka-den'' (1970) *''Karei-naru Ichizoku'' (1974) *''Failed Youth aka Bitterness of Youth'' (1974) *''Prophecies of Nostradamus '' (1974) *'' Kimi yo Fundo no Kawa o Watare '' (1976) *''Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron'' (1978) *''A Distant Cry from Spring '' (1980) *''The Catch'' (1983) *''Boku to, bokura no natsu'' (1990) *''Edo Jō Tairan'' (1991) *'' After the Rain'' (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Katsuno
is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. Katsuno's debut was as a detective Texas in the television series Taiyō ni Hoero! in 1974 and he won great popularity through the role. The episode his character Texas was killed recorded 42.5% audience rating, it was highest audience rating in Taiyō ni Hoero! , literally ''Roar at the Sun!'', was a long-running prime-time television detective series in Japan, which ran from 1972 to 1986 for a total of 718 episodes. The lead star was Yujiro Ishihara. It also helped further the career of actors such a .... Filmography Film Television References External linksOfficial Site * {{DEFAULTSORT:Katsuno, Hiroshi 1949 births Living people People from Kumamoto Prefecture Japanese male actors Aoyama Gakuin University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toho
is a Japanese film, theatre production and distribution company. It has its headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Osaka-based Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group. Outside of Japan, it is best known as the producer and distributor of many '' kaiju'' and ''tokusatsu'' films, the Chouseishin ''tokusatsu'' superhero television franchise, the films of Akira Kurosawa, and the anime films of Studio Ghibli, CoMix Wave Films, TMS Entertainment and OLM, Inc. All nine of the highest-grossing Japanese films are released by Toho. Other famous directors, including Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, and Mikio Naruse, also directed films for Toho. Toho's most famous creation is Godzilla, who is featured in 32 of the company's films. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla are described as Toho's Big Five because of the monsters' numerous appearances throughout the franchise, as well as spin-offs. Toho has also been involved in the pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōru Emori
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and theater director. He has appeared in more than sixty films since 1965. Career Emori entered the acting school at the Bungakuza theater troupe in 1962 and came to fame with the play ''Ōmugiiri no chikin sūpu'' in 1964. Also appearing on television and in film, he began directing theater in 1981 with ''Hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ...''. Selected filmography Television Film References External links * 1944 births Living people People from Tokyo Japanese male voice actors Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
