Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba (July 17, 1922 – September 24, 2006) was a distinguished Japanese actor known for his versatile talent across five decades. Recognized globally for his portrayal of Tiger Tanaka in the iconic 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice," Tamba's cinematic journey was a remarkable blend of cultural bridges. Before embarking on his acting career, Tamba worked as an interpreter for the Allied Powers' Supreme Commander. Graduating from Chuo University in 1948, he later joined Shintoho company, making his debut in the film Satsujin Yougishain in 1951. Tamba's impact on Western audiences extended beyond Bond, with standout performances in films like Bridge to the Sun and The 7th Dawn. He earned acclaim in Japan as well, most notably as the lead in police dramas like Key Hunter and G-Men '75. His talents weren't confined to the screen alone. Tamba lent his voice to characters like the Cat King in Studio Ghibli's The Cat Returns and graced historical roles in television dramas, leaving an indelible mark on period pieces. In 2005, Tamba faced health challenges but continued to contribute until the end. Sadly, he passed away in Tokyo at 84 due to pneumonia on September 24, 2006. His legacy lives on through his son, actor Yoshitaka Tamba, while his last appearances in the 2005 Taiga drama Yoshitsune and the 2006 film Sinking of Japan remain a testament to his enduring impact on Japanese cinema and beyond.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1922-07-17
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As: 丹波 哲郎, Tetzuro Tamba, Tetsurô Tanba , Tetsuro Tambo, Tetsurô Tamba, Tetsurou Tanba

Movies List of Tetsuro Tamba

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You Only Live Twice

1967 Movie
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Minamoto Yoshitsune

1991 Movie
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Kwaidan

1965 Movie
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Operation Diamond

1962 Movie
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Pigs and Battleships

1961 Movie
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Demon Pond

2005 Movie
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Gozu

2003 Movie
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The Wolves

1971 Movie
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King of Pornography

1971 Movie
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The Castle of Sand

1974 Movie
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Deadly Outlaw: Rekka

2002 Movie
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Hawk of the Harbour

1967 Movie
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Tokyo Untouchable

1962 Movie
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The Cat Returns

2002 Movie
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The Water Margin

1972 Movie
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13 Assassins

1990 Movie
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Futari dake no toride

1963 Movie
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Hunter in the Dark

1979 Movie
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The 5-Man Army

1969 Movie
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Violent Streets

1974 Movie
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Samurai Spy

1965 Movie
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Goyokin

1969 Movie
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The Peking Man

1997 Movie
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The Political Game

1989 Movie
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Silence

1971 Movie
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Revenge

1964 Movie
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The 7th Dawn

1964 Movie
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Shadow Hunters

1972 Movie
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Three Outlaw Samurai

1964 Movie
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Japanese Hell

1999 Movie
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Assassination

1964 Movie
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鬼姫競艶録

1956 Movie
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Submersion of Japan

1973 Movie
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Umineko ga tonde

1962 Movie
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Blackmail Is My Life

1968 Movie
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Screwed

1998 Movie
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Mount Hakkoda

1977 Movie
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Heat Wave

1991 Movie
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Twilight Saloon

1955 Movie
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Aurora Borealis

1990 Movie
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Bridge to the Sun

1961 Movie
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The Tale of Genji

1991 Movie
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The Tale of Saikaido

1983 Movie
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Zero Fighter

1976 Movie
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Ankoku gai jingi

1965 Movie
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Zankokuna tsuki

1962 Movie
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Shōwa Gokudōshi

1972 Movie
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Detective

1964 Movie
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Homicide

1964 Movie
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Hanran

1954 Movie
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Shogun's Shadow

1989 Movie
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The Gambler

1965 Movie
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Sky Scraper!

1969 Movie
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The Code of Man

1968 Movie
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Shura Group

2002 Movie
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Kim's War

1991 Movie
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Red Flowers of Hell

1961 Movie
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Tokyo Drifters

1966 Movie
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Best Ever Bond

2002 Movie
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Element of Surprise

1963 Movie
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Zero

1984 Movie
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Battle Anthem

1983 Movie
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Shura Group Part 2

2002 Movie
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Shura Group Part 1

2002 Movie
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You're My Destiny

1987 Movie
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Ronin on a Mission

1987 Movie
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雪夫人繪圖

1975 Movie
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Seven Nights in Japan

1976 Movie
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The Gambling Samurai

1960 Movie
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Never Give Up

1978 Movie
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April Fish

1986 Movie
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Tokyo Blackout

1987 Movie
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The Battle of Okinawa

1971 Movie
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Mukeisatsu

1959 Movie
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The Alaska Story

1977 Movie
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A Flame at the Pier

1962 Movie
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Dead Angle

1979 Movie
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Kukai

1984 Movie
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Female Neo-Ninjas

1991 Movie
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Shogun's Ninja

1980 Movie
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金語楼の雷社長

1956 Movie
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Army Intelligence

1968 Movie
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Samurai from Nowhere

1964 Movie
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Speed King

1956 Movie
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Harakiri

1962 Movie
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The Fencing Collegian

1956 Movie
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Gang vs. Gang

1962 Movie
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Kyōen Kobanzame

1958 Movie
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The Wild Daisy

1981 Movie
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Flickering Flames

1977 Movie
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Kingoro's Soldier

1956 Movie
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The Bad Boss

1968 Movie
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Tokyo Pop

1988 Movie
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Be Free!

1986 Movie
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G-Men in the Pacific

1962 Movie
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Tange Sazen

1963 Movie
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Call from Darkness

1981 Movie
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A Madcap Corporation

1983 Movie
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Abashiri Prison

1965 Movie
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Jubaku: Spellbound

1999 Movie
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Human Revolution II

1976 Movie
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Night Train

1987 Movie
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Suspicion

1982 Movie
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The Challenge

1962 Movie
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The Shogun's Vault

1964 Movie
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An Outlaw

1964 Movie
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Quick on the Trigger

1958 Movie
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Graveyard of Honor

2002 Movie
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Queen of Asia

1957 Movie
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Conflagration

1975 Movie
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Underwater Murder

1958 Movie
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All Rascals

1962 Movie
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Flames of Blood

1981 Movie
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High Seas Hijack

1977 Movie
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Kaachan

1961 Movie
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The Incident

1978 Movie
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Gambler's Farewell

1968 Movie
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Mysterious Pygmy

1955 Movie
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All Men Are Brothers

1975 Movie
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Nichiren

1979 Movie
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Jakoman and Tetsu

1964 Movie
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Thirst for Love

1966 Movie
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Yakuza Ladies 3

1989 Movie
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The Bullet Train

1975 Movie
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Blood of Revenge

1965 Movie
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The Ghost of Kasane

1957 Movie
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A Wicked Woman

1958 Movie
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Four Sisters

1962 Movie
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Organized Violence II

1967 Movie
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King of the Gang

1967 Movie
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Penitentiary Brothers

1969 Movie
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The Private Police

1969 Movie
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The Last True Yakuza

1985 Movie
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Gang vs. G-Men

1962 Movie
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Dissolution Rites

1967 Movie
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Yakuza Skirmishes

1972 Movie
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Black Lizard

1968 Movie
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Portrait of Chieko

1967 Movie
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Shogun's Samurai

1978 Movie
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Samurai Reincarnation

1981 Movie
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13 Assassins

1963 Movie
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Wild Cop 2

1973 Movie
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The Geisha

1983 Movie
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The Imperial Navy

1981 Movie
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The Yellow Climate

1961 Movie
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To Trap a Kidnapper

1982 Movie
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Eleven Gangsters

1963 Movie
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Port Arthur

1980 Movie
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The Shogun Assassins

1979 Movie
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Get 'em All

1960 Movie
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L・O・V・I・N・G

1983 Movie
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Once and For All

1967 Movie
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Destroyer Yukikaze

1964 Movie
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Blood and Law

1965 Movie
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Organized Violence

1967 Movie
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Informal Dress

1972 Movie
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The Kii River

1966 Movie
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Mist and Shadows

1961 Movie
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Female Slave Ship

1960 Movie
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The Sand Boat

1980 Movie
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Japan's Top Gangster

1973 Movie
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The Twilight Samurai

2002 Movie
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Postwar Secrets

1970 Movie
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Murderer!

1976 Movie
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The Bushido Blade

1981 Movie
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Tale of Ninja Duty

1965 Movie
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Karafuto 1945 Summer

1974 Movie
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Yakuza Warfare

1991 Movie
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School Be-In Bully

1990 Movie
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The Great Duel

1964 Movie
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The Human Revolution

1973 Movie
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Game of Chance 3

1967 Movie
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Company Buggers

1975 Movie
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Cabaret

1986 Movie
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Message from Space

1978 Movie
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The Stupid Teacher

2000 Movie
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The Supernormal II

1993 Movie
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Sugata Sanshiro

1977 Movie
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Troops of Darkness

1971 Movie
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Teruo Ishii Fan Club

2006 Movie
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Taira no Kiyomori

1992 Movie
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Gang and G-Men Part 2

1963 Movie
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Lone Rebel

1969 Movie
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The Corporation

1976 Movie
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T.R.Y.

2003 Movie
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Hell's Kitchen

1962 Movie
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Drive for the Future

1980 Movie
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花眞珠

1955 Movie
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Tabaruzaka

1987 Movie
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Zero sen no jorō gun

1960 Movie
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Snake Woman's Curse

1968 Movie
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Tokyo: The Last War

1989 Movie
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Yakuza Demon

2003 Movie