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Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada (April 29, 1934–March 14, 2022) was a Japanese film actor, best known for his roles in the Godzilla film series.

  • Nikko Story
  • A World Without Cherry Blossoms
  • War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
  • Dance with Me
  • The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
  • Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
  • Bridge over Troubled Water
  • The Great Buddha Arrival
  • The Man of the Political Economy
  • Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
  • Godzilla Battle Royale
  • Godzilla
  • A Far Promise
  • The Cabin Attendant
  • Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
  • A Sparkle of Life
  • Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
  • Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
  • A Miracle of Hakone
  • Glory to the Filmmaker!
  • The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
  • Fantastipo
  • Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
  • A Melody for My Father
  • Godzilla: Final Wars
  • I Am a Sardine
  • Black Corridor
  • The Spirit of Godzilla
  • Fukumimi
  • Prince Shōtoku
  • Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
  • Road to the Don 12
  • Tales of the Unusual
  • History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
  • History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
  • Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
  • Woman in Witness Protection
  • Sure Death 6
  • My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
  • The man who became a billionaire.
  • Godzilla vs. Mothra
  • Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
  • Patio
  • Tales of a Golden Geisha
  • Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
  • The Audition
  • Shinobu's Tomorrow
  • Legend of Plumeria
  • Love You Till I Die
  • Godzilla
  • Travels of Lord Mito
  • Latitude Zero
  • Golden Eyes
  • Imaginary Paradise
  • Devils-in-Law
  • King Kong Escapes
  • Let's Go! Young Guy
  • Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
  • The Daphne
  • 3 Raccoon Dogs
  • More Than 10,000 Women But...
  • Big Wind from Tokyo
  • Invasion of Astro-Monster
  • Ironfinger
  • The Longest Night
  • The White Rose of Hong Kong
  • Start Here
  • Mothra vs. Godzilla
  • Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
  • Blood and Diamonds
  • Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
  • A Woman's Life
  • Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
  • Devices Stronger Than Women
  • Walleyed Nippon
  • Daybreak Chorus
  • Long Way to Okinawa
  • Chûshingura
  • Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
  • Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
  • Let's Meet in Our Dreams
  • Anything For Success
  • A Wanderer's Notebook
  • Woman of Design
  • The Wiser Age
  • Star of Hong Kong
  • Me and Me
  • The End of Summer
  • The Last War
  • Different Sons
  • A Night in Hong Kong
  • The Masterless 47 – Part II
  • Taking a Success Course
  • Lovers of Ginza
  • Beyond the Hills
  • The Storm of the Pacific
  • The Lovelorn Geisha
  • The Masterless 47
  • Daughters, Wives and a Mother
  • The Dangerous Kiss
  • The Poem of the Blue Star
  • Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
  • The 6th Suspect
  • Singing in the Sun
  • Showdown on Pier No.3
  • Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
  • Samurai Saga
  • A Whistle in My Heart
  • The Big Boss
  • The Three Treasures
  • Someday I'll Know
  • 3 Dolls in College
  • The College Ruggers
  • Young Lovers
  • Yaji and Kita on the Road
  • The Capital of Love
  • Holiday in Tokyo
  • Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
  • The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
  • Flower's Yearning
  • Bright Young Maidens
  • Romance and Rhythm
  • Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
  • The College Hero
  • Birth of Romance
  • Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
  • Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
  • Price of Beauty
  • A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
  • The Paradise Island Story
  • On Wings of Love
  • A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
  • Reign of Terror
  • A Town with a Mountain and River
  • Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
  • Diary of a Successful Salaryman
  • The Blue Mountains
  • The Blue Mountains Part 2
  • The Green Voyage
  • The Singing Tireless Town
  • Schooldays
  • Runaway Bride
  • Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
  • Love on Rainbow Island
  • Jacks and Jills
  • Morishige, where are you going?
  • Eacape of Fear
  • Wharf with the Weeping Girl
  • Fighting Cha Cha Girl
  • Triumphant Song of Youth
  • Blue Buds
  • The Wife is a University Student
  • A Strong Wind Blows
  • Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
  • Engagement Ring
  • Beast Man Snow Man
  • All is Well
  • All is Well 2
  • Tomboy Daughter Diary
  • Bridal Candidates
  • Frame of Snow
  • New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
  • Young Love Conquers All
  • Godzilla
  • How the Bell of Liberty Rings
  • Bride in a Bathing Suit

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