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Joji Oka
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Joji Oka, born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 1902, was a renowned Japanese actor celebrated for his versatile roles in the film industry. His given name was Katsuzo Nakamizo, and he also used alternate names, including Susumu Minobe.
Oka embarked on his cinematic journey in the late 1920s, making his debut with the film "Ryuko no Maki Tora no Maki" in 1928. He rose to prominence as a leading actor in movies like "Akai Hi Aoi Hi" (Red Lights, Blue Lights) in 1929. His influence extended across silent and sound films, where he showcased his remarkable voice and talent.
In the early 1930s, Oka encountered personal and professional challenges, including a romantic involvement with actress Ran Ko…
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Joji Oka, born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 1902, was a renowned Japanese actor celebrated for his versatile roles in the film industry. His given name was Katsuzo Nakamizo, and he also used alternate names, including Susumu Minobe. Oka embarked on his cinematic journey in the late 1920s, making his debut with the film "Ryuko no Maki Tora no Maki" in 1928. He rose to prominence as a leading actor in movies like "Akai Hi Aoi Hi" (Red Lights, Blue Lights) in 1929. His influence extended across silent and sound films, where he showcased his remarkable voice and talent. In the early 1930s, Oka encountered personal and professional challenges, including a romantic involvement with actress Ran Koizumi and a subsequent disappearance incident. Later, he joined Toho Studios, further solidifying his position as a leading actor. Notable works, such as "Shiroi Kinjo" (White Robes) in 1936, featured his exceptional talents. During World War II, Oka served in the Imperial Japanese Army while simultaneously pursuing his acting career. Following the war, he resumed his involvement in filmmaking and garnered recognition for his roles in movies like "Kanchi eizu Seiretsu" (The Ambitious Gang) in 1954. Oka's career spanned from the late 1920s to the late 1960s, showcasing his versatility and skill in various genres, encompassing modern drama, period pieces, and action films. He passed away on December 17, 1970, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances within the realm of Japanese cinema.
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Joji Oka's Filmography
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Secret Love
Kono michi akashingō
A Devil of a Gentleman
Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3
Ayausgî G-Man - ânkoku gai no yagû
Lord of Red Banner
Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil
Moonlight Mask: The Challenging Ghost
Planet Prince - The Terrifying Spaceship
as Ambassador Maboroshi
Prince of Space
as Ambassador Dictator Phantom
Planet Prince
as Ambassador Maboroshi / Maboroshi taishi
The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
as War Minister Anami
Lion Crest Part 2
Lion Crest
The Spider-Man
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
The Mansion of Intrigue
as Dutch Merchant
Glorious Standard Bearer
Falcon Magistrate
Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2
Sasaki Kojiro
Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case
Mother Peacock
The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane Continued
The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane
No Poster
Appeal on the Cross
Case of a Young Lord 3
快剣士・笑いの面
Swordsman of the Two Sword Style
ふり袖小天狗
No Poster
The Vassal's Neck
The Shadow That Kills the Moon
No Poster
The Young Lord
Ghost Man
as Misaku Kanou
Turbid Youth
Tengu Kurama: A Strong Wind Through 808 Villages
関八州勢揃い
The Mysterious House
Kaiketsu kuro zukin
No Poster
Kinseimei shōbu monogatari: Kettō
Kurama Tengu and Katsu Kaishū
as Takamori Saigō
Lady Chatterley of Japan
as Nodori Takashima
Bored Hatamoto Passes By
Dedication of the Great Buddha
Furisode kyōjo
Mōjū Tsukai no Shōjo
Dokuja-tō kidan: Joōbachi
No Poster
Aizenbashi
Duel at Omagatsuji
Claws of Iron
as Kyôsuke Tashiro
Tetsuro no dankon
Enoken the Hero
as Oda Nobunaga
No Poster
Kaikyo no same
No Poster
Pirate Island
No Poster
Condor
Hyōchū no Bijo
Koga Manshion
Koi rōka
Haha kōbai
No Poster
Sen-hime goten
No Poster
Utsukushiki hyō
Chōchō shissō jiken
No Poster
Sabakareru aijō
As Long as I Live
音楽大進軍
as Ryusaku Okakura
Wings of Victory
Musashibo Benkei
The Night Before the Meiji Restoration
Tatakau Otoko
Mother's Melody
The Crown of Life
No Poster
Great Bodhisattva Pass 2
as Toranosuke Shimada
Great Bodhisattva Pass
No Poster
Storm in the City
No Poster
Constellations on Earth, Part 2: Constellations
No Poster
Constellations on Earth, Part One: Earth Chapter
The Genealogy of Women
as Chikara Hayase
No Poster
Mother of the East
as Ken (Omura's Son)
No Poster
Sôbô
as Kazuo Sunaga
Daphne
as Hakufu Nomura
No Poster
Clear and Cloudy
as Isuke Emura
Dragnet Girl
as Jyoji
No Poster
The Cheerleading Captain's Love
as Tsukamoto
No Blood Relation
as Masaya Kusakabe
The Loyal 47 Ronin
as Yanagisawa
Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki
Until the Day We Meet Again
as Man
Shin Yotsuya Ghost Story
First Steps Ashore
as Sakata
Victory or Defeat
Seven Seas: Chastity Chapter
as Takehiko
Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter
as Takehiko Yagibashi
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
The Morning Sun Shines
as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation