Kichijirō Ueda

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Characters played by Kichijirō Ueda

Bandit Scout — Seven Samurai (1954)

Reconnaissance fighter captured by the village, reveals bandit camp location in Seven Samurai.

Commoner — Rashomon (1950)

Cynical bystander at Rashomon gate who represents societal moral decay.

Sekitan'ya — The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961)

Coal mine worker supplying resources for war effort.

Priest Ogon — Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

A Buddhist priest who guides Miyamoto spiritually and offers counsel during his journey.

Tatsuemon Kanamura — Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967)

Village headmaster organizing resistance against expressway project and coordinating with foreman

Boss Jinbei — Adventures of Zatoichi (1964)

A coercive crime boss who exploits local merchants, abducts people, and uses political protection to expand his influence.

Hotel owner — Superexpress (1964)

Local business owner witnessing key meetings or clandestine activities

Gentaro Kakimoto — Black Report (1963)

Veteran figure with wartime ties affecting corporate espionage tactics

Sagamiya — The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958)

Cunning antagonist or rival samurai with hidden agendas.

Kumatora — Our Miyo-chan (1969)

Factory worker or local, involved in Our Miyo-chan plot.

Kawakami — Fun on the Run (1970)

Local figure, minor role in Fun on the Run.

Kumakichi — Madcap Mixup (1969)

Local figure, minor role in Madcap Mixup.

Career Overview

Kichijirō Ueda has 199 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 24 cinematic universes — most prominently Wolves of the City Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Rashomon, Gamera vs. Gyaos, The Orion Constellation. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
199
Birth Date
1904-03-30 00:00:00
Birth Place
Kobe, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 24 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11359731), public domain (CC0).