Kiichi Nakai

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​ Kiichi Nakai (born 18 September 1961) is a Japanese actor. His father, Keiji Sada, also a movie actor, died when Nakai was only two years old. Nakai started his acting career while he was still in university and was awarded the Rookie of the Year of Japan Academy Awards in 1981. He won the Japan Academy Best Supporting Actor award in 1994 (for 47 Ronin) and Best Actor award in 2003 (for Mibu gishi den (When the Last Sword is Drawn). He also won the award for best supporting actor at the 19th Hochi Film Award for 47 Ronin. In 2003 he played a Japanese delegate to a Chinese emperor of the Tang dynasty in Warriors of Heaven and Earth. Though a few of his lines are in Japanese, most are in Mandarin. His older sister, Kie Nakai, is also an actress.

Most Popular Kiichi Nakai Trailers

Total trailers found: 82

Railways Trailer (2010)

29 May 2010

A heartwarming tale about the turning point in the life of an elite business man in his fifties and a local train that has been running since 1911.

Marriage Trailer (1993)

16 July 1993

An omnibus featuring the work of three different filmmakers.

Legend of Plumeria Trailer (1983)

02 July 1983

Emiko Hayasaka (Seiko Matsuda), who lives in Hawaii, has arranged a marriage with Akira Kuniyoshi (Shinji Yamashita), the son of the president of a hotel chain.

Shura Group Trailer (2002)

16 February 2002

Remake of The Story of a Man Among Men (1984)

Moyuru Toki: The Excellent Company Trailer (2006)

11 February 2006

Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess Trailer (2009)

18 July 2009

A man arrives in the city upon news of a potential terrorist strike in Italy. He is Japanese foreign diplomat, Kosaku Kuroda, and he’s here under orders of his supervisor at the Foreign Ministry, Hiroshi Kataoka (Kiichi Nakai), to aid in the safeguarding of Japanese citizens.

Unmei no gyakuten: Nusuma reta kigyô himitsu! Trailer (1992)

10 April 1992

Kazuhiko, a game software planner, resigns and decides to go independent after a trade secret leak to a rival company.

The Greatest Man in the World Trailer (1986)

25 October 1986

Remake of classic samurai film of 1932

劇場の灯を消すな!PARCO劇場編 Trailer (2020)

31 October 2020

Gekashitsu Trailer (1992)

08 February 1992

In the Meiji era, Countess Kibune must undergo surgery to save her life, but she refuses to receive anesthesia because she is afraid to reveal a secret.

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Trailer (1986)

02 August 1986

Director Ogata discovers a new female star in Koharu Tanaka, who works selling candy at a studio theater and she is given a part as a bit player.

The Burmese Harp Trailer (1985)

20 July 1985

In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.

Make-Up Trailer (1984)

02 May 1984

1750 Days of Turbulence Trailer (1990)

15 September 1990

After the death of previous Boss, a gang war lasts for more than four years.

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Trailer (2005)

22 December 2005

Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital.

Dororo Trailer (2007)

15 March 2007

Hyakkimaru, a warrior on a quest to reclaim 48 of his body parts which were each taken by a demon, is joined by Dororo, a thief on a quest to avenge the death of her parents.

Hero Trailer (2007)

08 September 2007

After six years away, D.A. Kuryu Kohei (Kimura Takuya) returns to his former Josai branch of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, just in time for a brewing storm.

Flower and Sword Trailer (2017)

03 June 2017

In the late 16th century, after the death of Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi takes power. The age of war is about to end, but Hideyoshi Toyotomi's rule makes life difficult for the people.

Yakuza Warfare Trailer (1991)

09 November 1991

Two childhood friends find themselves caught in the midst of an all-out turf war between rival factions in the yakuza-stained region of Kyushu.

Those Swell Yakuza Trailer (1988)

11 June 1988

Ryo, a young former banker, gets beaten up over a debt from gambling. A yakuza boss saves him, and Ryo decides to train to become a yakuza under him.

The Magic Hour Trailer (2008)

07 June 2008

A hustler who gets in trouble with a gang boss in the port town of Sukago agrees to make good with the don by putting him in contact with a mysterious hitman — an assassin the hustler has no idea how to contact.

Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Trailer (2019)

24 May 2019

The story takes place over a 24 hour period. In the southernmost part of Japan, 20 fishing boats of an unknown nationality suddenly fire upon and occupy parts of the Hateruma archipelago.

Tora-san Goes Religious? Trailer (1983)

28 December 1983

Tora-san visits brother-in-law Hiroshi's hometown to attend a memorial service for his late father. When the local temple priest becomes intoxicated, Tora-san wearing the priest's robe delivers the memorial speech, much to his family's surprise.

Rockers Trailer (2003)

27 September 2003

Guitarist Ko-chan is a mess of sexual repression after a childhood at the mercy of two elder sisters eager to use him as a guinea pig for their make-up skills.

HERO SP Trailer (2006)

03 July 2006

Five years have passed since Kuryu Kohei's transfer from Tokyo to Ishigaki, and then to Sapporo. He ends up in a small town of Nijigaura in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

A Flawless Concierge Trailer (2011)

05 November 2011

A comedy about a concierge at a plush hotel who deals with a series of unusual guests.

The Hall of the Crying Deer Trailer (1986)

20 September 1986

When the Last Sword Is Drawn Trailer (2003)

18 January 2003

Kanichiro Yoshimura is a Samurai and Family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the the low pay he receives from his small town clan, he is forced by the love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.

The Imperial Navy Trailer (1981)

08 August 1981

A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.

Princess from the Moon Trailer (1987)

26 September 1987

Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.

The Wings of the Kirin Trailer (2012)

28 January 2012

A man's body is found under the statue of a winged kirin in the Nihombashi area of Tokyo. A suspect named Yashima has a car accident and falls unconscious while he is attempting to run away.

F2 Grand Prix Trailer (1984)

14 April 1984

Drama set in the world of Formula 2 motor racing in Japan.

47 Ronin Trailer (1994)

22 October 1994

Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicate their lives to avenging his death.

Good Morning Show Trailer (2016)

08 October 2016

The morning variety show, a staple of television around the world, offers news and entertainment but TV host Shingo didn’t expect to be himself the source of the news and entertainment.

Onmyoji II Trailer (2003)

04 October 2003

A group of demons in the ancient Japanese capital of Heian is dismembering members of a family of Japanese nobles.

Princess Toyotomi Trailer (2011)

28 May 2011

National Audit Bureau member Hajime Matsudaira (Shinichi Tsutsumi), Tadako Torii (Haruka Ayase) & Asahi Gainsbourg (Masaki Okada) travel from their homebase of Tokyo to the city of Osaka.

MARKS Trailer (1995)

22 April 1995

Assistant police inspector Aida is assigned to investigate the murder of a former gang member. When a justice ministry official is killed days later in a similar manner, he begins to suspect that something bigger is going on.

The Firefly Trailer (2001)

01 May 2001

Shūji Yamaoka was a suicide pilot during the war who somehow survived Japan's surrender. After decades of working as a fisherman in Kumamoto, a provincial seaside city in southern Kyushu, Yamaoka remains reluctant to discuss his wartime experiences with anyone, much less an intrusive reporter looking for a feature story.

Owls' Castle Trailer (1999)

30 October 1999

As the great military commander Nobunaga Oda was consolidating his power across Japan, one of his actions was to wipe out a clan of assassins, killing every man, woman and child he found in the village.

Second to Last Love Trailer (2012)

02 November 2012

Shura Group Part 2 Trailer (2002)

25 November 2002

Ryuji Inahara, the heir to the Atami Yamazakiya family, subsequently placed the group under the control of the influential members of the Guretai, known as the "Yokohama Four Heavenly Kings," and the Inahara group quickly expanded its influence from Yokohama to the Tokaido region.

Time Never Stops Trailer (2014)

22 February 2014

A family that was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck in March 2011, and a family that escaped the disaster.

We Make Antiques! Trailer (2018)

05 January 2018

Sakai is a city near Osaka by the bay famous for its swords in the old days and kitchen knives today.

Tales of the Unusual Trailer (2000)

03 November 2000

A four-part anthology in the spirit of The Twilight Zone, this film starts off with a group of commuters stranded at a train station in the rain, listening to stories told by one of the group.

Warriors of Heaven and Earth Trailer (2003)

23 September 2003

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

Begging for Love Trailer (1998)

25 September 1998

During a quest to find a Taiwanese father's grave, disturbing memories of child abuse are aroused.

YUKIKAZE Trailer (2025)

15 August 2025

Just 80 years ago, the peaceful sea was a battlefield. Soldiers continued to fight, dreaming of returning home, and their families continued to pray and wait for their safety.

The Warring States Trailer (2011)

12 April 2011

Rival Chinese military strategists Sun Bin (Sun Honglei) and Pang Juan (Francis Ng) clash in this historic war adventure set during the Era of Warring States.

Snow on The Blades Trailer (2014)

20 September 2014

At Sakurada Gate in 1860, the shogun’s chief minister and his retinue of bodyguards are ambushed and annihilated.

A Hardest Night!! Trailer (2005)

22 October 2005

A celebration of the ancient art of Japanese rakugo, roughly translated as “comic storytelling”. The film is interspersed with numerous funerals and wakes, songs, dances, and often disgustingly crude jokes.

Shura Group Part 1 Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

Denzaburo Kato, the third generation leader of the Horii family whose territory encompasses the Yokohama area, has a dramatic encounter at a certain judo hall with a young man who would later shake up Japan's yakuza society.

We Make Antiques! Kyoto Rendezvous Trailer (2020)

31 January 2020

The central Kansai region of Japan is the setting for the historic cities of Sakai and Kyoto. Noda and Koike from We Make Antiques are back and together for the tea ceremony by Furuta Shigenari who is the master of the ceremony.

Silence of the Sea Trailer (2024)

22 November 2024

The day before his exhibition, world-renowned painter Tamura discovers that his own work contains a forgery.

A Ghost of a Chance Trailer (2011)

29 October 2011

Defence lawyer Emi is assigned to a particularly unusual case: a man is suspected of murdering his wealthy wife, and his only alibi is a 421-year old ghost, Rokubei.

Aegis Trailer (2005)

30 July 2005

The Isokaze, an Aegis-class escort vessel, sets sail on a routine training exercise, playing host to a platoon from the Fleet Training Group.

Darkness in the Light Trailer (2001)

17 February 2001

A middle-aged salaryman with a typical family, living quietly in a provincial city (Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture), wakes up one morning in the summer of 1994 to find himself the prime suspect in the biggest mass-murder case of the decade.

Hit Me Anyone One More Time Trailer (2019)

13 September 2019

Keisuke Kuroda wakes up in a hospital bed unable to remember who he is. While sneaking out of the hospital, he sees a glimpse of the news and realizes that he is the Prime Minister of Japan.

Shura Group Part 3 Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

Ryuji Inahara changed the name of the Inahara-gumi to the Inahara-kai, and accordingly unified the emblem of the Inahara-kai.

We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams Trailer (2023)

06 January 2023

A treasure appears in front of antique dealer Norio Koike (Kiichi Nakai) and potter Sasuke (Kuranosuke Sasaki).

Zankyo Trailer (1999)

13 February 1999

The story of Iwaki, a young brawler who becomes a professional criminal when he joins a Yakuza clan.