Dale Ishimoto
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dale Ishimoto (April 3, 1923 – March 4, 2004) was an American actor of Japanese descent. He was born in Delta, Colorado in 1923 and was raised in Guadalupe, California. After being sent to the Gila River internment camp in Arizona, Ishimoto volunteered to fight in World War II, joining the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After two years, he was awarded a Purple Heart and given a medical discharge. After starting a business in Chicago, he moved back to California, where he grew up, and started his acting career by acting at the Altadena Playhouse. He became a "familiar figure" for playing "villainous Japanese soldiers". Over the course of his career, he acted in a wide variety of movies, such as a Japanese army captain in Beach Red (1967), a Korean doctor in MASH (1970), a karate instructor in Superchick (1973), and as Vice Admiral Boshiro Hosogaya in Midway (1976). He became famous in the late 1990s for his appearances in television commercials for Nissan in which he portrayed Yutaka Katayama, the company's former president. He also appeared in one episode of Wanted:Dead or Alive"
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Birthday: April 03, 1923
Deathday: March 04, 2004
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Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000-08-01
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Overview: A film biography with a difference, Sir John Mills' Moving Memories charts the life of one of Britain's most distinguished actors. Compiled from interviews with the man himself and with his family and friends, it traces his career from humble beginnings to all-time great of British cinema. The many film clips reveal an electric screen presence and a willingness to undertake a range of difficult, challenging roles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-01
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Beverly Hills Ninja
1997-01-17
Beverly Hills Ninja
Overview: Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. With the grace of all Three Stooges rolled into one body, Haru is an embarrassment to his clan. But when a beautiful blonde pleads for his help, Haru is given one dangerous, disastrously funny chance to prove himself.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-17
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Dangerous Company
1982-02-09
Dangerous Company
Overview: The true story of Ray Johnson, a convict who spent most of his life in and out of prison until he finally decided to turn his life around.
Genres: TV Movie Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-09
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Ninja III: The Domination
1984-09-14
Ninja III: The Domination
Overview: Aerobics instructor Christie Ryder becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after he was shot down.
Genres: Action Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-14
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Beach Red
1967-08-03
Beach Red
Overview: American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-08-03
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In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
1994-01-23
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Overview: A criminal gang commits a string of violent robberies and murders, culminating in the assassination of the police detective on the case, which may lead to their downfall.
Genres: Thriller Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-23
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Sharks' Treasure
1975-04-18
Sharks' Treasure
Overview: Eccentric charter skipper Jim Carnahan and his team of hard-luck dreamers battle sharks, bandits and their own greed to recover sunken treasure
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-04-18
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Mad Bull
1977-12-21
Mad Bull
Overview: An embittered professional wrestler, convinced that his life has no meaning outside the ring, meets a beautiful woman. Unlike most of the women he has known, she seems to be interested in him for himself rather than his fame or his money, and he finds himself becoming attracted to her.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-21
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When the North Wind Blows
1974-01-14
When the North Wind Blows
Overview: Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. Thinking he's accused of murder, he flees civilization, and eventually adapts to life among these same tigers. Boris (Herbert Nelson) , knows that his son's death was an accident, and tries to find Avakum and tell him he's innocent and should came back to the village. In the year that follows, Ava survives the harsh Siberian winter and finds himself at home beyond civilized life, to the point where when Boris finally does find him, it is a very touching goodbye, since the two old friends have drifted apart and have to remain in their separate worlds
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-14
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Run Silent, Run Deep
1958-03-27
Run Silent, Run Deep
Overview: The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-03-27
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Cocoon
1968-09-20
Cocoon
Overview: In this pilot film to the "Hawaii Five-0" television series, special law officer Steve McGarrett tracks down Red Chinese operatives and their spy ring in Honolulu.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-20
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The Nun and the Sergeant
1962-01-01
The Nun and the Sergeant
Overview: A weary sergeant in Korea commands military prisoners on a dangerous mission and is joined by a nun and a group of schoolgirls in enemy territory.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960-12-29
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Overview: Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can get there in one piece.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-29
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Moro Witch Doctor
1964-11-01
Moro Witch Doctor
Overview: The murders of two American plantation owners leads an Interpol agent into a battle with Filipino drug smugglers and violent religious fanatics.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-01
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Enter the Ninja
1981-07-17
Enter the Ninja
Overview: After completing his training of ninjutsu within Japan, an American Angolan Bush War veteran by the name of Cole visits his war buddy Frank Landers and his newly wed wife Mary Ann, who are the owners of a large piece of farming land in the Philippines. Cole soon finds that the Landers are being repeatedly harassed by a CEO named Charles Venarius.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-17
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King Rat
1965-10-27
King Rat
Overview: When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-10-27
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The Games
1970-08-07
The Games
Overview: From Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Australia and behind the Iron Curtain. They are the most superbly conditioned animals in the world. They are also the pawns of powerful nations, the victims of dangerous drugs and the object of many men's ambitions. Once every four years they come together... for the Olympic Games.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-08-07
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Midway
1976-06-18
Midway
Overview: This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Genres: Action Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-18
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Cannonball Run II
1984-06-29
Cannonball Run II
Overview: When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-29
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Come See the Paradise
1990-08-17
Come See the Paradise
Overview: In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
Genres: Drama Romance History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-17
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M*A*S*H
1970-02-18
M*A*S*H
Overview: The staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and hijinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-02-18
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