Hideo Murota

Hideo Murota

Deceased · Born: Oct 7, 1937 · Died: Jun 15, 2002

Personal Details

BornOct 7, 1937 Hokkaido, Japan

Biography

Hideo Murota, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on October 7, 1937, in the picturesque prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in a wide range of films.

One of his most notable roles was in the critically acclaimed film "Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior," released in 1980. This cinematic masterpiece, directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, showcased Murota's exceptional acting abilities and further solidified his position as a prominent figure in Japanese cinema.

In addition to his work in "Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior," Murota also appeared in the 1992 film "Original Sin," a psychological thriller that tested his acting chops in a more dramatic and intense setting. His versatility as an actor was once again on full display in this thought-provoking film.

Furthermore, Murota's impressive acting career also included a role in the 1995 film "Endless Waltz," a poignant and emotional drama that highlighted his ability to convey a range of emotions with ease and conviction.

Sadly, Hideo Murota's life came to a close on June 15, 2002, in the bustling city of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy as a talented and dedicated actor continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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2001
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1998
Black Angel Vol. 1
Black Angel Vol. 1 as Mitsuru Amaoka
{"id":225676,"title":"The Five","year":"1995","character":"Shikine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-five-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225676.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
The Five
The Five as Shikine
{"id":158984,"title":"The Setting Sun","year":"1992","character":"Yamami Gou","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-setting-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158984.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158984.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Setting Sun
The Setting Sun as Yamami Gou
{"id":221104,"title":"Hiruko the Goblin","year":"1991","character":"Watanabe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hiruko-the-goblin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221104.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221104.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
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1990
Heaven and Earth
Heaven and Earth as Obu Toramasa
{"id":224351,"title":"A Taxing Woman","year":"1987","character":"Jukichi Ishii","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-taxing-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224351.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
A Taxing Woman
A Taxing Woman as Jukichi Ishii
{"id":10819,"title":"Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence","year":"1983","character":"New Commandant of Camp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/merry-christmas-mr-lawrence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76b8lvnoeqa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76b8lvnoeqa0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence as New Commandant of Camp
{"id":225373,"title":"Samurai Reincarnation","year":"1981","character":"Priest Inshun Hozoin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/samurai-reincarnation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225373.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation as Priest Inshun Hozoin
{"id":7816,"title":"Kagemusha","year":"1980","character":"Nobufusa Baba","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kagemusha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v5vu89la7e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v5vu89la7e0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Kagemusha
Kagemusha as Nobufusa Baba
{"id":119399,"title":"Hunter in the Dark","year":"1979","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hunter-in-the-dark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119399.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1977
Doberman Cop
Doberman Cop as Officer Jirō Takahashi
{"id":26541,"title":"Karate Warriors","year":"1976","character":"Ryuzo Nishimura","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/karate-warriors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26541.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Karate Warriors
Karate Warriors as Ryuzo Nishimura
{"id":228206,"title":"Wolf Guy","year":"1975","character":"Sanuki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wolf-guy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1goj9j0j56dg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1goj9j0j56dg.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Wolf Guy
Wolf Guy as Sanuki
{"id":222963,"title":"Cops vs Thugs","year":"1975","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cops-vs-thugs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222963.jpg"},"released":1}
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Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor as Yasuo Matsuoka
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1974
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Police Tactics
Police Tactics as Hideo Hayakawa
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{"id":109922,"title":"The Tattooed Hitman","year":"1974","character":"Takeshi Daito","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tattooed-hitman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109922.jpg"},"released":1}
The Tattooed Hitman
The Tattooed Hitman as Takeshi Daito
{"id":221106,"title":"Hiroshima Death Match","year":"1973","character":"Keisuke Nakahara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hiroshima-death-match","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221106.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Hiroshima Death Match
Hiroshima Death Match as Keisuke Nakahara
{"id":224757,"title":"Proxy War","year":"1973","character":"Hideo Hayakawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/proxy-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224757.jpg"},"released":1}
Proxy War
Proxy War as Hideo Hayakawa
{"id":227819,"title":"Bodyguard Kiba 2","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bodyguard-kiba-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227819.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81442,"title":"Bodyguard Kiba","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bodyguard-kiba","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81442.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81442.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":221736,"title":"Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41","year":"1972","character":"Okizaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/female-prisoner-scorpion-jailhouse-41","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rql90h91460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rql90h91460.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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{"id":226310,"title":"Gendai yakuza: Hito-kiri yota","year":"1972","character":"Miyahara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gendai-yakuza-hito-kiri-yota","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226310.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":227820,"title":"Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder","year":"1972","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yakuza-wolf-i-perform-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227820.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":18445,"title":"Tora! Tora! Tora!","year":"1970","character":"Japanese Pilot (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tora-tora-tora","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fmfdlah11o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fmfdlah11o0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora! as Japanese Pilot (uncredited)
{"id":224441,"title":"A Fugitive from the Past","year":"1965","character":"Pressman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-fugitive-from-the-past","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224441.jpg"},"released":1}
1965