Where to watch Keiju Kobayashi in the UK
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Keiju Kobayashi (23 November 1923–16 September 2010) was a Japanese actor. Born in Gunma Prefecture, he began acting at the Nikkatsu studio after dropping out of Nihon University and made his film debut in 1942. In a career that spanned 65 years, he appeared in over 250 films, most famously in the "Company President" (Shachō) comedy films made at Toho, where he worked alongside Hisaya Morishige, Daisuke Kato, Norihei Miki, and others. There he helped define the popular image of the postwar salaryman. He also won many awards for his acting, including best…
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- Whisper of the Heart (1995) as Shiro Nishi (voice)
- Karin (1993) as 小森弥之助
- Submersion of Japan (1974) as Dr. Yusuke Tadokoro
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura
- Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow (1976) as Taira no Yoshimasa
- Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981) Cast
- Waves of Spring (1985) Cast
- Sanjuro (1962) as The Spy
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Prime Minister Mitamura
- Chûshingura (1962) as Awajinokami Wakisake
- Pieces of Autumn (1973) Cast
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Chamberlain Yoshihiro Tokugawa
- Submersion of Japan (1973) as Dr. Tadokoro
- Samurai Assassin (1965) as Einosuke Kurihara
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) as General Ushijima
- The End of Summer (1961) as Hisao
- Mount Hakkoda (1977) Cast
- The Imperial Navy (1981) as Isoroku Yamamoto
- A Taxing Woman (1987) as Ryoko's Boss
- Ken (1964) as Eri Itami
- Japan Sinks (1974) as 田所雄介博士
- The Militarists (1970) as Premier Hideki Tojo
- Repast (1951) as Shinzo Murata
- White Love (1979) as Keisuke Uemura
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960) Cast
- Nonki saiban (1955) Cast
- A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) as Fujiyama
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as Staff Officer (uncredited)
- Vengeance for Sale (2002) as Undertaker
- The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman (1963) as Eburi Toshimaru
- Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) as Toshizo Hijikata
- Here Is a Spring (1955) Cast
- Tidal Wave (1975) as Dr. Tadokoro
- L・O・V・I・N・G (1983) Cast
- The Lost Alibi (1960) as Teiichiro Ishino
- Mother Country (1962) Cast
- My Hobo (1962) as Junpei Shishido
- A Wife's Heart (1956) as Shinji
- The Stranger Within a Woman (1966) as Isao Tashiro
- The Gentlemen’s Alliance (1986) Cast
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Where can I watch Keiju Kobayashi films in the UK?
Keiju Kobayashi's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
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Most-watched Keiju Kobayashi films currently: Whisper of the Heart (1995), The Return of Godzilla (1984), Sanjuro (1962), Godzilla 1985 (1985), Chûshingura (1962).
What TV shows has Keiju Kobayashi appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Karin (1993), Submersion of Japan (1974), Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow (1976), Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981), Waves of Spring (1985).
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