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Takeshi Sakamoto

Takeshi Sakamoto was a renowned Japanese actor who appeared in over 300 films between 1926 and 1956. He was known for his comedic roles and appeared in films for legendary director Yasujiro Ozu. Sakamoto was also a founding member of the Daiichi Katsura acting troupe.

Titles credited to Takeshi Sakamoto

I Was Born, But...

大人の見る繪本 生れてはみたけれど

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1932 IMDB Rating: 7.9

Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood. Ozu's charming film is a social satire that draws from the antics of childhood as well as the tragedy of maturity.

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A Story of Floating Weeds

浮草物語

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1934 IMDB Rating: 7.7

An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.

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What Did the Lady Forget?

淑女は何を忘れたか

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1937 IMDB Rating: 7

A professor, Komiya, and his bossy wife, Tokio, are to look after Setsuko, their high-spirited niece from Osaka. Despite being a minor, Setsuko is a liberated woman who does whatever she wants, includ...

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Walk Cheerfully

朗かに歩め

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1930 IMDB Rating: 6.4

Kenji is a small-time thief who likes drinking and fighting. When he falls in love with sweet and simple Yazue, and she finds out what kind of guy he really is, she leaves him "until he becomes an hon...

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