Hitoshi Ueki
Biography: Hitoshi Ueki (植木 等, Ueki Hitoshi, December 25, 1926 – March 27, 2007) was a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and guitarist. He won six awards for acting. His film credits stretch from 1960 to 1995. Ueki came to fame through the comic jazz-band The Crazy Cats led by Hajime Hana. His major appearances were in the Musekinin Otoko film series, the comedy variety show Shabondama Holiday, the prime-time television series The Hangman, and the ten 2-hour television shows in the Nagoya Yomeiri Monogatari franchise. He appeared in the Akira Kurosawa epic jidaigeki film Ran, and received a nomination for the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 25, 1926
Deathday: March 27, 2007
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Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
1969-11-01
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Overview: Maruyama, a day laborer, is living on an abandoned ship at the port of Osaka when he meets an elusive man offering a job.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-11-01
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Sarari man donto bushi - Kiraku na kagyô to kita monda
1962-05-12
Sarari man donto bushi - Kiraku na kagyô to kita monda
Overview: The salaryman is the object of admiration in the world. Because there is no more carefree job than this, this cheerful song comedy is set to the hit melody of Ueki etc. [Selection of Actors and Directors].
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-12
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スーダラ節 わかっちゃいるけどやめられねぇ
1962-03-25
スーダラ節 わかっちゃいるけどやめられねぇ
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-03-25
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女難コースを突破せよ
1962-04-01
女難コースを突破せよ
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-01
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The Crazy Family
1984-06-24
The Crazy Family
Overview: The Kobayashi family finally are able to move out of their tiny, cramped Tokyo apartment to the suburban house of their dreams. But things are not as perfect as they seem: the house is infested by termites and the family starts going crazy. As the Kobayashi's house begins to crumble, so does the sanity of its inhabitants. Father Katsuhiko takes it upon himself to keep them from the asylum… at any cost.
Genres: Drama Comedy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-06-24
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Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
1962-04-15
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-15
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Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
1962-04-15
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-15
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In Love With Him
1987-05-30
In Love With Him
Overview: It depicts a young man who challenges a 2600km traverse of Japan from Hidaka in Hokkaido to Kagoshima in Kyushu with Hokkaido horses.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-05-30
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Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963-12-22
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
Overview: Comedy has the proprietors of a tonkatsu (deep-fried pork) restaurant match wits with a Chinese developer.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-22
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Japan for Sale
1968-11-02
Japan for Sale
Overview: The sixth "Japan's No. 1 Man" feature. Followed by "Japan’s No. 1 Disconnected Man".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-11-02
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Nippon Irresponsible Guy
1962-12-23
Nippon Irresponsible Guy
Overview: Sequel to "Irresponsible Age of Japan".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-23
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Whisper of the Spirits
1987-01-01
Whisper of the Spirits
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Yume de aimasho
1962-09-15
Yume de aimasho
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-15
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Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988-11-26
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
Overview: A hard-working section chief, fast approaching retirement and beset by stress from all directions, joins a jazz band and reignites his youthful passion for the music, giving him a chance to set things right in his life.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-11-26
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Wakai kisetsu
1962-10-20
Wakai kisetsu
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-20
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Roar of the Crowd
1990-06-09
Roar of the Crowd
Overview: Based on the non-fiction books by Takushi Ono (the NHK announcer, not the gymnast) and Yoshinari Tobe.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-06-09
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Tattoo
1982-06-05
Tattoo
Overview: An ardent culture-vulture youth, previously charged for the murder of a woman when he was young, plans to hold hostage a local bank.
Genres: Drama Crime Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-06-05
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Ran
1985-06-01
Ran
Overview: With Ran, legendary director Akira Kurosawa reimagines Shakespeare's King Lear as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan. Majestic in scope, the film is Kurosawa's late-life masterpiece, a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-06-01
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愛しのチィパッパ
1986-12-20
愛しのチィパッパ
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-20
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Assassin's Road
1982-05-28
Assassin's Road
Overview: Toma (Go Kato) is a son of a doctor in Takane, Yoshitomo Monzen. He was ordered by the sick federal lord and travel to Edo. It was said that Tsurunosuke, the man supposed to be the next federal lord, got a heavy disease, and the order aimed to make sure if it is true or not. On his way to Edo, Toma gave a hand to Kiku (Mayumi Okamura) who had a stomachache. However, she seemed to be in big trouble, and there were many warriors on the roads… This is the remade drama of “Wakasamamono” written by a popular novelist Tatsuji Satte. Go Kato as Dr. Waka brandishes a sword to come up against the plot of Karo, related to the inheritance of Takane Han.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-05-28
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Ningen no sabaku
1990-04-28
Ningen no sabaku
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-28
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Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
1973-05-02
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-05-02
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Hana no Oedo no Musekinin
1964-12-20
Hana no Oedo no Musekinin
Overview: A comedy directed by Kajiro Yamamoto, based on an original idea by Koji Toita, co-written by Yasuo Tanami, who worked on "Hibari Chiemi Izumi Sannin Yoba" and Kajiro Yamamoto, who worked on "The Story of a Genius Swindler: Tanuki no Hanamichi." Photographed by Seiichi Endo of "Things That Live at the End of the Earth."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-12-20
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ホラ吹き太閤記
1964-10-31
ホラ吹き太閤記
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-10-31
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クレージーだよ 奇想天外
クレージーだよ 奇想天外
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Original Language: ja
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クレージー大作戦
1966-10-29
クレージー大作戦
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-10-29
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クレージーの殴り込み清水港
1970-01-15
クレージーの殴り込み清水港
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-01-15
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You Can Succeed, Too
1964-05-30
You Can Succeed, Too
Overview: A group of friends try to find success in corporate Japan.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-30
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Happy Go-Lucky
1962-07-27
Happy Go-Lucky
Overview: An irresponsible salaryman works his way to the top of the corporate ladder.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-27
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The Woman Who Touched Legs
1960-08-24
The Woman Who Touched Legs
Overview: Detective Katahachi meets a young and beautiful pickpocket and doesn’t arrest her because she was not in the act. Instead, he listens to the story about her parents who killed himself and died for overwork to feel sorry about her.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-24
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Guys Who Never Learn
1987-08-15
Guys Who Never Learn
Overview: Comedy based on a book by Joji Abe, about a man in prison for the 12th time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-08-15
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Completely... With That Air!
1981-12-20
Completely... With That Air!
Overview: This film is Beat Takeshi's first starring role.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-12-20
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The Long Way 'Round
1980-08-02
The Long Way 'Round
Overview: 1980 Japanese film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-08-02
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Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967-04-28
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Overview: The Crazy Cats, a Japanese musical-comedy group, were showcased a series of comic adventures throughout the 1960s. Las Vegas Free-For-All, one of their most popular movies, featured scenes filmed on location in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Appearing with the seven Cats were the lovely Mie Hama and such Japanese musical artists as The Peanuts, The Johnnys, The Drifters, and Jackie Yoshikawa & the Blue Comets.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-28
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The Crazy Adventure
1965-10-31
The Crazy Adventure
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-10-31
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I Go to Tokyo
1985-08-03
I Go to Tokyo
Overview: A young man working as a cameraman in Tokyo is visited for three days by his parents from the countryside.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-08-03
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Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986-06-28
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
Overview: A lighthouse keeper and his family follow work from town to town, each time making new friends and receiving a visit from his troublesome father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-06-28
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The Best Playboy In Japan
1963-07-13
The Best Playboy In Japan
Overview: The music teacher, who danced the twist at the graduation ceremony of the solemn female school, was fired but became star. First film in popular "Number 1" Series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-07-13
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Monsieur Zivaco
1967-10-28
Monsieur Zivaco
Overview: International thief Zivaco, who can assume any identity, eludes the authorities and battles rival thief WCWC for a rare gold samurai sword.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-10-28
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Karate Cop 4
1985-10-10
Karate Cop 4
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Genres: Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-10-10
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The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966-01-03
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
Overview: Sangoro Oiwake runs out of money. He visits rice shop, eat and drink for free, and owners send him to prison. In prison Sangoro will have a new life
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-01-03
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Mexican Free-for-All
1968-04-27
Mexican Free-for-All
Overview: A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-04-27
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Crazy Big Explosion
1969-04-27
Crazy Big Explosion
Overview: A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-04-27
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Congratulatory Speech
1985-12-28
Congratulatory Speech
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-12-28
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Goodbye for Tomorrow
1995-09-23
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Overview: People from all walks of life all receive mysterious messages from loved ones who were killed 3 months earlier in a shipwreck. They are instructed to go to a small island in the Inland Sea that evening.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-09-23
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The Sandal Keeper
1964-06-11
The Sandal Keeper
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-06-11
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Crazy Operation
1963-03-24
Crazy Operation
Overview:
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-03-24
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Kureji sakusen: Kudabare! Musekinin
1963-10-26
Kureji sakusen: Kudabare! Musekinin
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-26
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Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko
1965-05-29
Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-05-29
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Me and Me
1962-08-11
Me and Me
Overview: Toho comedy shot in Tohoscope featuring performances from the Peanuts and the Crazy Cats. Original released alongside another Toho comedy, King Kong vs. Godzilla.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-11
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