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Eiji Kusuhara
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Eiji Kusuhara

1947 – 2010 · Tokio, Japan · Active 1972–2007

Eiji Kusuhara, active in the 1970s, is a Japanese actor who made a significant impact on the London stage before transitioning to film. In North Sea Hijack (1980), he brings a distinctive presence to the screen, contributing to the film's blend of action and dark humor. His experience in various roles across Europe and his early dominance in the UK acting scene highlight his unique position in the realm of cult cinema. Kusuhara's work resonates within the genre, offering a glimpse into the diverse narratives that define exploitation and grindhouse films.

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North Sea Hijack

North Sea Hijack

1980 ★ 6.2
as Eiji

When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.

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Filmography

36 credits
2000s 6 credits
2007
Confessions of a Diary Secretary as Japanese News Reporter
Movie
2006
Tokyo Jim as Mr. Yakamoto
Movie
2004
Hustle as Mr. Yakubi
TV ★ 7.7
2003
TV ★ 7.0
2001
The Parole Officer as Japanese Businessman
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 8 credits
1999
Topsy-Turvy as Second Kabuki Actor
Movie ★ 6.6
1999
Eyes Wide Shut as Japanese Man #2
Movie ★ 7.5
1998
dinnerladies as Mr Tashimoto
TV ★ 7.4
1994
Souvenir as Presentador TV
Movie ★ 9.0
1992
Movie ★ 8.0
1991
Stanley and the Women as Surangan Attaché
TV ★ 6.5
1990
Sticky Wickets as Nashimoto
Movie
1990
Diamond Skulls as Ewo Nagasaky
Movie ★ 3.4
1980s 19 credits
1989
Movie
1989
The Paradise Club as Yakuza #1
TV ★ 6.2
1989
The Ginger Tree as Takashi Maruyama
TV ★ 5.7
1987
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace as U.N. Guard - Japanese
Movie ★ 4.6
1986
Lovejoy as Miki Watanabe
TV ★ 7.4
1986
A Very Peculiar Practice as Japanese Interpreter
TV ★ 8.2
1985
Big Mäc as Professor
Movie ★ 4.0
1985
Restless Natives as Presenter
Movie ★ 6.8
1985
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
Screen Two as Oko-Ri
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Movie ★ 10.0
1983
Return of the Jedi as Lieutenant Telsij - Grey Squadron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1982
Third Time Lucky as Mr Ho Moy
TV ★ 6.0
1981
Tenko as Lt. Sato
TV ★ 8.3
1981
Tenko as Captain Sato
TV ★ 8.3
1980
The Elephant Man as Japanese Bleeder
Movie ★ 8.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 3 credits
1979
Licensed to Love and Kill as Male Madam Wang
Movie ★ 5.8
1979
Terry and June as Japanese Gentleman
TV ★ 6.5
1972
TV ★ 7.3