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Kichijirō Ueda

1 film on Movie OTT

Kichijirō Ueda, born in Kobe, Japan, on March 30, 1904, entered the Japanese film industry during a transformative period that would see the emergence of the New Wave. His career, as documented by available records, notably includes his performance in Masahiro Shinoda's 1962 corporate espionage thriller, *Black Test Car*. This film, released by Shochiku, positioned itself squarely within a burgeoning trend of Japanese cinema that critically examined the darker undercurrents of the nation's post-war economic boom. Shinoda, one of the key figures of the Shochiku New Wave, used *Black Test Car* to dissect the ruthless competition and moral compromises inherent in Japan's burgeoning industries, moving away from the more traditional melod

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About Kichijirō Ueda

Kichijirō Ueda, born in Kobe, Japan, on March 30, 1904, entered the Japanese film industry during a transformative period that would see the emergence of the New Wave. His career, as documented by available records, notably includes his performance in Masahiro Shinoda's 1962 corporate espionage thriller, *Black Test Car*. This film, released by Shochiku, positioned itself squarely within a burgeoning trend of Japanese cinema that critically examined the darker undercurrents of the nation's post-war economic boom.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where was Kichijirō Ueda born?

Kichijirō Ueda was born 1904-03-30 in Kobe, Japan.

What films is Kichijirō Ueda known for?

Kichijirō Ueda has 1 title indexed on Movie OTT, including Black Test Car.

Where can I watch Kichijirō Ueda's films?

1 of Kichijirō Ueda's films are currently streaming, available on Prime Video.