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Kaichi Yamamoto
Acting

Kaichi Yamamoto
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1877-09-06,Tokyo, Japan
Gender
Male
Biography
Kaichi Yamamoto, also known as Yamakichi, was a distinguished Japanese actor renowned for his performances in both contemporary and period films. He was a prominent figure at Nikkatsu studios following the era of Onoe Matsunosuke. At the age of 18 in 1895, he joined the "Kawakami Onjuro Troupe," a prominent New School (Shinpa) theater group led by Onjuro Kawakami. Four years later, at the age of 22, Yamamoto participated in the troupe's overseas performances, including those in the United States, showcasing his talent on international stages. In 1917, he was invited to join the Nikkatsu Mukojima Studio, where he transitioned to film acting after a prolific 22-year theatrical career, shortly before turning 40. His first film at Nikkatsu, "Tsuyu no Chigiri" (Oath of Dew), was released on June 30, 1917, at the Asakusa Opera Hall. After the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, which devastated the Mukojima Studio, Yamamoto transferred to Nikkatsu Kyoto Studio. He continued to excel in contemporary dramas, including films like "Okina to Seizo" (Okina and Seizo) and "Toge no Uta" (The Song of the Mountain Pass), the latter being part of the New Year's line-up in 1924[3]. For over a decade, he resided in Kyoto, where he became a stalwart in period dramas, particularly after the passing of Kabuki actor Onoe Matsunosuke. In 1934, with the establishment of Nikkatsu Tamagawa Studio (now Kadokawa Daiei Studio) as a hub for contemporary dramas, Yamamoto moved there and appeared in films like "Aizou Toge" (Love and Hate Pass). Yamamoto's filmography boasts a remarkable 250-plus films, demonstrating his enduring legacy in Japanese cinema. He passed away on December 17, 1939, at the age of 62, having left an indelible mark on the world of acting and film.

Filmography

Jinsei Gekijo: Zankyaku hen

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Jinsei Gekijo: Zankyaku hen
1938-07-01

9

The Homeland
1923-02-25

7

Jihishincho
1927-09-15

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

7

The 26 Martyrs of Japan
1931-10-01

7.5

Earth
1939-04-13

0

Mito Kōmon
1926-10-15

10

Happy Daughter
1934-05-03

10

Foggy Harbour
1923-07-29

Moken no himitsu

8

Moken no himitsu
1924-03-14

Aiyoku no nayami

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Aiyoku no nayami
1923-04-29

Mistress of a Foreigner

6.286

Mistress of a Foreigner
1930-07-01

A Paper Doll's Whisper of Spring

8

A Paper Doll's Whisper of Spring
1926-02-28

0

Skull Dance
1923-03-15

Metropolitan Symphony

10

Metropolitan Symphony
1929-01-02

Anguish of a Human Being

10

Anguish of a Human Being
1923-05-31

Jean Valjean: Part One

7

Jean Valjean: Part One
1931-02-17

Jean Valjean: Part Two

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Jean Valjean: Part Two
1931-02-25

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2

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Great Bodhisattva Pass 2
1936-04-14

Zōho kaitei Chūshingura

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Zōho kaitei Chūshingura
1927-09-01

Banquet Under the Midnight Sun

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Banquet Under the Midnight Sun
1932-10-13

0

Akatsuki
1918-03-16

0

The Naked Town
1937-05-13

The Living Corpse

0

The Living Corpse
1918-03-31

Zoku Mito Kōmon

5

Zoku Mito Kōmon
1928-04-15

The Day Love Came Back

10

The Day Love Came Back
1923-02-04

Hatobue wo Fuku Onna

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Hatobue wo Fuku Onna
1932-03-03

4.5

Sonno Joi
1927-10-01

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日輪　前篇
1926-05-21