Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
2002 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Akihiko Hirata
Actor · born 26 December 1927 · 日本, 東京都
Akihiko Hirata (born Hirata Akihiko; 26 December 1927–25 July 1984) was a Japanese film actor. While Hirata starred in many movies (including Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai trilogy), he is most well known for his work in the kaiju genre, including such films as King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Mysterians, and his most famous role of Dr. Daisuke Serizawa, the brilliant but disturbed young scientist in the original Godzilla, released in 1954. Hirata died after a long battle with lung cancer in 1984, at age 56.
Where to start: Sanjuro (1962).
As actor 136
Revive! Ultraman
1996 · 5.8/10
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Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
1995 · 7.7/10
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Fugitive Alien
1987 · 3.9/10
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Sayonara Jupiter
1984 · 5.5/10
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Legend of the Cat Monster
1983 · 5.0/10
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Brain 17
1982 · 7.5/10
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At This Late Date, the Charleston
1981 · 7.0/10
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Station
1981 · 6.2/10
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The Imperial Navy
1981 · 6.6/10
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Port Arthur
1980 · 7.4/10
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Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
1979 · 6.0/10
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Nomugi Pass
1979 · 7.2/10
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Dog of Fortune
1979 · 5.7/10
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The War in Space
1977 · 6.0/10
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Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977 · 8.8/10
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Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
1977 · 7.0/10
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Godzilla
1977 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Zero Pilot
1976 · 5.6/10
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Main Line to Terror
1975 · 6.2/10
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Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Prophecies of Nostradamus
1974 · 5.7/10
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
1974 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Family
1974 · 9.2/10
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The Human Revolution
1973 · 7.0/10
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The Militarists
1970 · 7.5/10
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Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970 · 10.0/10
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The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club
1969 · 8.0/10
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Travels of Lord Mito
1969 · 7.0/10
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Battle of the Japan Sea
1969 · 6.4/10
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Latitude Zero
1969 · 5.9/10
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Crazy Big Explosion
1969 · 7.0/10
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Samurai Banners
1969 · 7.4/10
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Young Challengers
1968 · 8.0/10
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Admiral Yamamoto
1968 · 8.5/10
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Son of Godzilla
1967 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Japan's Longest Day
1967 · 7.3/10
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Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
1967 · 7.0/10
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Kojiro
1967 · 8.0/10
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The Killing Bottle
1967 · 8.2/10
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
The Mad Atlantic
1966 · 9.0/10
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Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966 · 6.2/10
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Rise Against the Sword
1966 · 6.3/10
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The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966 · 7.0/10
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Ironfinger
1965 · 6.8/10
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The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965 · 7.0/10
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The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · 8.4/10
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Homeless Ninja Trick Book
1965 · 8.0/10
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Samurai Assassin
1965 · 7.3/10
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · 7.0/10
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The Rabble
1964 · 10.0/10
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Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
1964 · 8.0/10
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Ant Hell War
1964 · 9.0/10
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Tiger Flight
1964 · 10.0/10
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Whirlwind
1964 · 6.6/10
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Atragon
1963 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
1963 · 6.2/10
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Operation Mad Dog
1963 · 7.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Akihiko Hirata movie?
By viewer score, Sanjuro (1962) at 7.9/10.
What are Akihiko Hirata’s most popular movies?
Godzilla, Sanjuro, King Kong vs. Godzilla.
How many movies has Akihiko Hirata made?
136 films on TMDB, 136 as actor.