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Kaichi Yamamoto‌

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Kaichi Yamamoto

Tokyo, Japan

Kaichi Yamamoto

Tokyo, Japan

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1877-09-06

Popularity

star1.2

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.

Movie Credits

Jinsei Gekijo: Zankyaku hen

Jinsei Gekijo: Zankyaku hen‌
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calendar 1938

The Homeland

The Homeland‌
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calendar 1923

Jihishincho

Jihishincho‌
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calendar 1927

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

The 26 Martyrs of Japan‌
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calendar 1931

Earth

Earth‌
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calendar 1939

Mito Kōmon

Mito Kōmon‌
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calendar 1926

Happy Daughter

Happy Daughter‌
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calendar 1934

Foggy Harbour

Foggy Harbour‌
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calendar 1923

Moken no himitsu

Moken no himitsu‌
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calendar 1924

Aiyoku no nayami

Aiyoku no nayami‌
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calendar 1923

Mistress of a Foreigner

Mistress of a Foreigner‌
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calendar 1930

A Paper Doll's Whisper of Spring

A Paper Doll's Whisper of Spring‌
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calendar 1926

Skull Dance

Skull Dance‌
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calendar 1923

Metropolitan Symphony

Metropolitan Symphony‌
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calendar 1929

Anguish of a Human Being

Anguish of a Human Being‌
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calendar 1923

Jean Valjean: Part One

Jean Valjean: Part One‌
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calendar 1931

Jean Valjean: Part Two

Jean Valjean: Part Two‌
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calendar 1931

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2‌
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calendar 1936

Zōho kaitei Chūshingura

Zōho kaitei Chūshingura‌
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calendar 1927

Banquet Under the Midnight Sun

Banquet Under the Midnight Sun‌
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calendar 1932

Akatsuki

Akatsuki‌
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calendar 1918

The Naked Town

The Naked Town‌
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calendar 1937

The Living Corpse

The Living Corpse‌
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calendar 1918

Zoku Mito Kōmon

Zoku Mito Kōmon‌
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calendar 1928

The Day Love Came Back

The Day Love Came Back‌
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calendar 1923

Hatobue wo Fuku Onna

Hatobue wo Fuku Onna‌
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calendar 1932

Sonno Joi

Sonno Joi‌
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calendar 1927

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