Fujita Susumu
- Name: Fujita Susumu
- Native name: 藤田進
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 8, 1912
- Died: March 23, 1990
Before and during World War II Fujita was considered one of the great stars of Japanese cinema. In the post-war period he became known for supporting roles, often playing a soldier in war films. During the sixties and seventies, he played minor roles in "special effects pictures" such as Ultraman and Frankenstein Conquers the World.
Fujita was born in Kurume, Fukuoka in Japan. After graduating from high school in 1929 he moved to Tokyo, where he took entrance examinations for several universities but failed to gain admission. Before returning to Fukuoka he stayed in Kyoto with Furumi Takuji, a film director from his hometown. With assistance from Furumi, he secured employment with producer Ishikawa Utaemon as an extra. He was hired as an actor by Toa Cinema in 1931 but did not appear in any films that year. In 1932 he was drafted into military service and enlisted in the 12th Artillery Division. After being discharged from the army in 1934, Fujita went to work for Makino Masahiro's Kyoto Film Recording as an audio engineer. He returned to acting in 1939 when he moved to Toho studios.
At first, Fujita was a contract player appearing in minor roles, but in 1940 he co-starred in Tsuma no Baai with Irie Takako and Takada Minoru; he was praised as a sincere and genuine actor. Beginning in 1941 he played a succession of leading roles, including Shido Monogatari. In 1943 he appeared in Sugata Sanshiro, the directorial debut of Kurosawa Akira, which brought him to wide popularity. Fujita's popularity as a manly action hero was further cemented with his performance in Kato Hayabusa Sentoutai. He was in the midst of filming The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail when World War II ended.
After the war, Fujita condemned his own portrayal of war heroes and considered leaving acting. However, unable to see himself in any other profession, he returned to the screen. In 1946 he appeared in Kurosawa's first post-war film, No Regrets for Our Youth, about a war-time liberal who was executed for treason.
During a strike at Toho in 1948 Fujita, along with Okochi Denjiro, Hasegawa Kazuo, and other members of the so-called "Flag ten" secession union broke away to form a new studio, Shintoho (New Toho). This reorganization ended Fujita's collaboration with Kurosawa. At Shintoho, he appeared in several melodramas and action films.
After his contract with Shintoho ended in 1957, Fujita returned to Toho, where he appeared primarily in supporting roles. Fujita and Kurosawa worked together again on The Hidden Fortress in 1958. Although Fujita appeared in a supporting role, it was essential to the film. He appeared in three more Kurosawa films, including Yojimbo, but only in minor roles.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Mada Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
["Megalos" gym trainer] (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Sanbiki no Samurai 4
Japanese Drama, 1966, 26 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Warera Seishun
Japanese Drama, 1962, 43 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Longest Tunnel
Japanese Movie, 1982,
(Unknown)
|
5.0
|
Rengo Kantai
Japanese Movie, 1981,
(Unknown)
|
6.0
|
Shikake Hito Baian
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Otowaya Hanemon
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Winter's Flower
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Ryokichi Sakata
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Japanese Humanity and Justice
Japanese Movie, 1977,
Shingu Eisaku
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
A Young Man's Stronghold
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Iwami Jiro
(Unknown)
|
3.0
|
The Falcon Fighters
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Kihara Shingo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Japan's Longest Day
Japanese Movie, 1967,
Haga Toyojiro
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
The Retreat from Kiska
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Akitani
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
A Fugitive from the Past
Japanese Movie, 1965,
[Police chief]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Tiger Flight
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Sakuma [Commander]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Young Swordsman
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Kagawa Tanomo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Chintao Yousai Bakugeki Meirei
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Director Katou
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
High and Low
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Bit part)
|
8.1
|
Yojimbo
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Homma
(Bit part)
|
8.2
|
Daredevil in the Castle
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Yasukatsu Sakakibara
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
The Bad Sleep Well
Japanese Movie, 1960,
[Detective]
(Bit part)
|
7.9
|
The Hidden Fortress
Japanese Movie, 1958,
General Hyoe Tadokoro
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Okami: Boss wo Taose
Japanese Movie, 1958,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
Japanese Movie, 1957,
Inoue Kaoru
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
The Seaman Recruit
Japanese Movie, 1957,
Major Otsuki
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Revenge of the Pearl Queen
Japanese Movie, 1956,
Asamura Kenji
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Silver Snake Iwaya
Japanese Movie, 1956,
Deplorable Buddist Priest
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Hokkai no Hanran
Japanese Movie, 1956,
Kuroda Atsuo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
My Name is Master Peten
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Kimiya Taisaku
(Bit part)
|
4.0
|
Submarine Rogo Has Not Yet Surfaced
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Captain Sasaki
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Rebellion
Japanese Movie, 1954,
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
My Love is in the Shade of the Tree
Japanese Movie, 1953,
Dr. Yoshida
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Battleship Yamato
Japanese Movie, 1953,
Deputy General Manager Yamato, Colonel Nomura Jiro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Fengyun Child of Love
Japanese Movie, 1953,
Nirei
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Salaryman Fights 3 Generations
Japanese Movie, 1952,
Tateishi Shota
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
Japanese Movie, 1952,
Togashi
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Ki Kuni
Japanese Movie, 1949,
Giichi
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Shirozukin Arawaru
Japanese Movie, 1949,
Senta
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Gun Okami
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Ikite Iru Gazo
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Nanbara Yutaka
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Fujisancho
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Nonaka Itaru
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Hana Hiraku: Machiko Yori
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Kawai Teruhiko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Aijo Shindansho
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Tashiro Isamu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Koisuru Tsuma
Japanese Movie, 1947,
[Husband]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Dare ka Yume Naki: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1947,
Kawaji Ryunosuke
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Dare ka Yume Naki: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1947,
Kawaji Ryunosuke
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kakedashi Jidai
Japanese Movie, 1947,
Asahina Goro
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
A Thousand and One Nights With Toho
Japanese Movie, 1947,
Fujita Kazuya
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
No Regrets for Our Youth
Japanese Movie, 1946,
Noge Ryukichi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
The Descendants of Taro Urashima
Japanese Movie, 1946,
Urashima Goro
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Sanshiro Sugata Part II
Japanese Movie, 1945,
Sugata Sanshiro
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Raigekitai Shutsudo
Japanese Movie, 1944,
Mikami
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
Wakaki hi no Yorokobi
Japanese Movie, 1943,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sanshiro Sugata
Japanese Movie, 1943,
Sugata Sanshiro
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Mother Never Dies
Japanese Movie, 1942,
[Elementary school teacher]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Seishun no Kiryu
Japanese Movie, 1942,
Murakami
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Suyan Chen
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Suyan Chen
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
In the Case of Wife Part 2
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Byakuran no Uta: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
Director Mitsutetsu
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Byakuran no Uta: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
Mitsutetsu [Director]
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
The Whole Family Works
Japanese Movie, 1939,
[Genji's fellow worker]
(Bit part)
|
7.1
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Gubijinso
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Onihei Hankacho
Japanese Special, 1969, 65 eps
(Ep. 19-20)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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