Yoshio Tsuchiya

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 18, 1927 (98 years old)
Death date
Feb 08, 2017

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Known For

Mifune: The Last Samurai
1h 21m
Movie 2016

Mifune: The Last Samurai

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
1h 8m
Movie 2015

Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction

An independent crowd-funded documentary that celebrates the sixty-year legacy of the world's greatest monster, Godzilla. Filmed on location in Tokyo to document kaiju-related events, locations and to interview cast, crew and fans of the Godzilla series about their passion and experiences with the King of the Monsters.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
1h 9m
Movie 2008

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

The Seven Chefs
1h 54m
Movie 1997

The Seven Chefs

Traveling chef Ryuji is called back to Tokyo to help save his late teacher’s restaurant. With the help of his close friend Kinu, Ryuji must complete the training of Wataru — the apprentice chosen by his late teacher to become the next master chef — in the art of culinary excellence and running a successful business.

Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo
0h 52m
Movie 1990

Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo

Biography

Yoshio Tsuchiya (土屋 嘉男 Tsuchiya Yoshio, May 18, 1927 – February 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor known for his frequent appearances in Akira Kurosawa's Samurai films as well as Ishiro Honda's science fiction films.

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