Dankichi Kuruma
Known For & Full Filmography16 Titles
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Driver
Japan in the 1940s. A high school boy went into a magic encounter with Ozuka Hana, a geisha (pub-girl) when he traveled through Amagi Pass. A mysterious murder took place afterwards, an Ozuka was held responsible. 40 years later, the boy, who became a printing shop owner, was visited by a retired policeman who came from Amagi Pass. The truth then started to reveal itself.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In the year 20XX, anarchy reigns over Tokyo after a devastating earthquake destroyed the city. Isolated from the rest of the country, the chaos-ridden city is ruled over by an autocratic governor (Izumiya Shigeru) who has forbidden all forms of entertainment including cinema. Timid movie lover Furuta (Wentz Eiji) and mischievous rocker Nitta (Nakao Akiyoshi), two peddling high school boys lost in the city's wasteland, gather forces and lead a youth rebellion against the governor.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • as Sociologist
A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.
Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Police Officer
Obayashi's take on the famous Kosuke Kindaichi series, made popular partly thanks to the numerous movie-adaptions by Kon Ichikawa, the most known being The Inugami Family. Kosuke Kindaichi is the most famous detective in Japan. Kindaichi gets a new case to figure out who has beheaded a valuable statue and made off with its head.
Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A trio of high school boys get summer jobs at a seaside resort. Soon, however, they learn that the woman who runs it is in financial trouble. The three decide to help her.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hiroki Matsukata is a fish market worker and a fanatical Japanese festival rascal. He also falls in love with a stripper while delivering his colleague's love letter to her but forgetting to mention it's from another man.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Takoyaki Shop Customer A
Comedy about a lewd man (Fujita) learning to enjoy life's little pleasures.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Comedy around a motorman and a conductor of a streetcar.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Two born rivals plot a new start after a string of ups and downs.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Father-in-law
A down-on-his luck writer meets a movie producer, who asks him to write a screenplay on the condition that he visit locations for the film. Chaos ensues.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Comedy about two employees who work against their boss.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Adaptation of "The Lady Killer" by Masako Togawa.
Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The story of a timid samurai attempting to rid his name of the stigma attached to it.