Kenji Endo

Known for Acting

1/13/1947

Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Kenji Endō (遠藤賢司, Endō Kenji, January 13, 1947-October 25, 2017) was a singer-songwriter and musician born in Katsuta City, Ibaraki Prefecture (now Hitachinaka City). His nickname was Enken (エンケン).

Known For (7 credits)

7.2

Movie

The Whispering Star

2015

A humanoid robot deliverywoman muses on the mystery of human nature as she drops off parcels around the galaxy.

5.7

Movie

Maruyama, the Middle Schooler

2013

Katsuya Maruyama is a middle school student boy full of obscene thoughts. He then meets Tatsuo Shimoi, a single father who moves into the same apartment complex. Tatsuo Shimoi is a bit of an enigma: he doesn't get along with the housewives in the apartment complex and doesn't appear to work. Through his encounter with the mysterious single father, Katsuya grows as a person.

Movie

MOONRIDERS THE MOVIE: PASSION MANIACS

2006

30 years of the band, 30 years of Japanese rock. The story of passion toward the band and music.

8.0

Movie

Iden & Tity

2003

If you loved movies such as Shonen Merikensack and GS Wonderland, then this one, which predates the former, will impress you as well. The story is set in the 80s rock scene and revolves around Nakajima (Kazunobu Mineta), the lead singer of a band called 'Speed Way'. Because he refuses to write trite, pop-friendly songs he is constantly at odds with his own record company. However, he refuses to bend on his rock principles simply for better record sales. The most interesting parts of this movie is how they pay homage to music icon, Bob Dylan who gave the filmmaker his blessing, which is no small feat itself, especially for a Japanese indie debut.

6.2

Movie

To Sleep So as to Dream

1986

An aging silent film actress hires a private eye and his wacky but helpful assistant to track down her missing daughter, Bellflower. The two follow a succession of bizarre, obscure clues, until they track down the location of the kidnappers and the daughter.

1.0

Movie

Hellywood

1982

In the far-off future of 2001, a young boy from outer space lands on earth inside a flying peach. The boy (named Apple) is adopted by a Catholic priest, but soon disappears. Three schoolgirls decide to search for him, and soon find evidence that he is being held captive in a trendy dance club. What is the club owner doing with him, and will his adopted father ever see him again?

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Sasurai

1971

A 15-year-old boy, Hiroshi, wanders about in atmospheric early-1970s Japan. It is a drama that depicts human encounters in exploration of the meaning of life.