Makoto Kakeda

Born: 1956-10-10

Makoto Kakeda is a Japanese actor recognized for his roles in several notable films. He appeared in Sonatine (1993), directed by Takeshi Kitano, portraying a member of the yakuza. Kakeda also featured in Cure (1997), a psychological thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, and Ring (1998), the influential horror film directed by Hideo Nakata. His performances have contributed to the success of these films, which are significant in Japanese cinema.


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Ring

as Kanrinin
Released: 1998-01-31

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist...

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Cure

as uncredited
Released: 1997-12-27

A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly...

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Mr. Baseball

as Umpire #2
Released: 1992-10-01

Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball...

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A Taxing Woman

as Pachinko Parlor Employee
Released: 1987-02-07

Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering...

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His Motorbike, Her Island

as uncredited
Released: 1986-04-26

After a series of chance meetings a shiftless motorbike enthusiast Ko begins a romance with a...

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Box: The Hakamada Case

as Bar owner Amaziya
Released: 2010-05-29

Based on the true story of former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada who has spent over 40 years...

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Wait and See

as Office Worker
Released: 1998-12-19

A salaryman faces a major life change as his firm undergoes financial difficulties. To add to...

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My Sister Is a Female Teacher

as uncredited
Released: 2000-04-07

High school teacher Miyoko and her younger brother Seiichi are living together. However, with...

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Battle Anthem

as uncredited
Released: 1983-06-04

The story of Japan's victory in the battle of Tsushima Strait.

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A Boy Called H

as uncredited
Released: 2013-08-10

Told from the viewpoint of the father Morio, "A Boy Called H" follows a young boy named Hajime...

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The Outer Way

as uncredited
Released: 1998-06-05

The cop Himuro is picked as scapegoat by his superiors because of their own involvement in...

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A Lone Scalpel

as uncredited
Released: 2010-06-05

Dr Toma, a skilled surgeon, starts work at a regional hospital in Japan. After performing an...

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Then Summer Came

as uncredited
Released: 2008-07-19

A humorous wedding story fueled by a rather no-good father and son, disguised as the old and new...

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Goku-Oni

as uncredited
Released: 2011-10-21

The legend of Yokudo Gokuki

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March Comes In Like a Lion

as Yamamoto
Released: 1991-04-13

The film begins with some Polaroids of a young boy and a young girl. A female voice over tells...

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Remembrance

as Ryosuke
Released: 1988-01-23

The Yamaoki family moved from Kyoto to Tosa around the turn of the '50s; local school teacher...

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Eve's Flower Petal

as Yutaka
Released: 1984-07-27

A young woman wanders aimlessly around a beach resort and has sex with various men.

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Moon Angel

as uncredited
Released: 1996-05-18

Two female truck drivers detest each other, and try to steal each other's business. Their rigs...

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Runin: Banished

as uncredited
Released: 2004-10-01

In 1838, the prisoners on Hachijo Island represent the furthest extreme of Japanese society....

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The Wicked Reporter 3: The One That Got Away

as uncredited
Released: 1996-06-22

A couple years have passed, Matsuzaki is divorced and has a daughter and is still up to his old...

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4 / Cat-Nekobun no Yon

as uncredited
Released: 2015-12-12

A short omnibus created by four young creators on the theme of "drawing the people of Ichii who...

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Wakaoku-sama: Futomono-biraki

as uncredited
Released: 1994-06-17

Cult filmmaker Hisayasu Sato's second comedy of the year, this silly softcore effort stars...

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Showa Tetsufuden - Sea of Japan

as uncredited
Released: 1991-02-03

A young Yakuza member is doomed as he swings between two organizations in the Tohoku region,...

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Straight to Heaven

as uncredited
Released: 2008-04-26

Koji and Tatsuya, both from the Nerima Juvenile Classification Home, make money by committing...

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Seiko's Juicy Thighs: Public Bath Beauty

as Katô - Marriage Impostor
Released: 1982-10-29

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Agony!! Virgin Fountain

as uncredited
Released: 1988-11-05

Pink film distributed by Xces / Nikkatsu.

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Shinigami-kun

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-04-18

Shinigami-kun, alias grim reaper #413, is a rookie who pronounces the death of those scheduled...

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Daddy, the Newscaster

as uncredited
First aired: 1987-01-09

He didn’t even like children, yet without warning, the handsome, single newscaster finds himself...

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