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Motomu Furuta

Known For
Writing
Born
April 9, 1947 in Saga Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1978–2014 (37 Years)
Total Credits
41 credits in database
Writing Born Apr 9, 1947 Saga Prefecture, Japan 41 credits
41
Total Credits
1978–2014
37 Years Career Span
3
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Biography

Motomu Furuta is a Japanese screenwriter and writer born on April 9, 1947, in Saga Prefecture, Japan. Also known by the stage name written in Japanese characters, Furuta has a known credit count of forty-one. His work spans film and television, with writing credits including Monkey, Death Shadows, Crest of Betrayal, Tracked, A Samurai Chronicle, Suspicion, Kumokiri Nizaemon, Dynamite Don-Don, Noisy Dynamite, Until The Day Comes, The Ode to Joy, and Shimanto River. His birth year is also recorded as 1947 in Japanese Wikipedia and Library of Congress Authorities data.

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Career

Career overview

Motomu Furuta is a Japanese screenwriter and writer, also known for his work involving screenstories and scripts. Born on April 9, 1947, in Saga Prefecture, Japan, he has accumulated forty-one known credits in the industry.

Throughout his career, Furuta has contributed to numerous films and television projects. Some of his notable works include Monkey, Death Shadows, Crest of Betrayal, Tracked, A Samurai Chronicle, Suspicion, Kumokiri Nizaemon, and Dynamite Don-Don. Additional film credits associated with his career include Until The Day Comes, The Ode to Joy, Shimanto River, and Noisy Dynamite.

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Career timeline

A Samurai Chronicle · ScreenplayUntil the Day Comes · Writer
Kumokiri Nizaemon · Screenplay
Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding · ScreenplayOnihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm · Screenplay
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki · Screenplay
The Last Game: Waseda vs. Keio · Screenplay
The Ode to Joy · WriterOnihei Crime Files Special: Bandits · Screenplay
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya · Screenplay
Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel · Screenplay
On-yado Kawasemi · Writer
The Life of Bangaku · ScreenstoryMibu Gishiden: Shinsengumi de Ichiban Tsuyokatta Otoko · Writer
Kenkaku Shōbai · Screenplay
Benkei · Screenplay
The Abe Clan · ScreenplayHistory of Jirocho Shimizu · Screenplay
Crest of Betrayal · Screenplay
Destiny Pass · Screenplay
Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell · ScreenplayNurses and Doctors · WriterPinwheel Hamakichi's Spell · ScreenplayShadow Hunters · Screenplay
Shimanto River · Screenplay
Jailbreak Mountains · Script
Passenger · Screenplay
Death Shadows · Screenplay
Tracked · ScreenplayDangerous Women · Screenplay
水曜ドラマスペシャル · ScreenplayNezumi Kozō kaitō den · Screenplay
The Politicians · WriterShadow Hunters · ScreenplayNogare no machi · ScreenplayThe Tale of Saikaido · Screenplay
Suspicion · ScreenplayMunasawagi no hôkago · ScreenplayPinwheel Hamakichi’s Spell 2 · Screenplay
Monkey · WriterDynamite Don-Don · Screenplay

Full Filmography

41 titles
  • A Samurai Chronicle (2014) Screenplay
  • Until the Day Comes (2014) Writer
  • Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013) Screenplay
  • Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding (2011) Screenplay
  • Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm (2011) Screenplay
  • Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki (2009) Screenplay
  • The Last Game: Waseda vs. Keio (2008) Screenplay
  • The Ode to Joy (2006) Writer
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  • Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits (2006) Screenplay
  • Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya (2005) Screenplay
  • Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel (2004) Screenplay
  • On-yado Kawasemi (2003) Writer
  • The Life of Bangaku (2002) Screenstory
  • Mibu Gishiden: Shinsengumi de Ichiban Tsuyokatta Otoko (2002) Writer
  • Kenkaku Shōbai (1998) Screenplay
  • Benkei (1997) Screenplay
  • The Abe Clan (1995) Screenplay
  • History of Jirocho Shimizu (1995) Screenplay
  • Crest of Betrayal (1994) Screenplay
  • Destiny Pass (1993) Screenplay
  • Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell (1992) Screenplay
  • Nurses and Doctors (1992) Writer
  • Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell (1992) Screenplay
  • Shadow Hunters (1992) Screenplay
  • Shimanto River (1991) Screenplay
  • Jailbreak Mountains (1990) Script
  • Passenger (1987) Screenplay
  • Death Shadows (1986) Screenplay
  • Tracked (1985) Screenplay
  • Dangerous Women (1985) Screenplay
  • 水曜ドラマスペシャル (1984) Screenplay
  • Nezumi Kozō kaitō den (1984) Screenplay
  • The Politicians (1983) Writer
  • Shadow Hunters (1983) Screenplay
  • Nogare no machi (1983) Screenplay
  • The Tale of Saikaido (1983) Screenplay
  • Suspicion (1982) Screenplay
  • Munasawagi no hôkago (1982) Screenplay
  • Pinwheel Hamakichi’s Spell 2 (1982) Screenplay
  • Monkey (1978) Writer
  • Dynamite Don-Don (1978) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Motomu Furuta best known for?

Motomu Furuta is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013), Tracked (1985), Monkey (1978).

When and where was Motomu Furuta born?

Motomu Furuta was born on April 9, 1947 in Saga Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Motomu Furuta have?

Motomu Furuta has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2014.

What is Motomu Furuta's background in cinema and television?

Motomu Furuta is a Japanese screenwriter and writer born on April 9, 1947, in Saga Prefecture, Japan. Also known by the stage name written in Japanese characters, Furuta has a known credit count of forty-one. His work spans film and television, with writing credits including Monkey, Death Shadows, Crest of Betrayal, Tr...

Motomu Furuta by the numbers

41credits
32films
9TV series
1978–2014active years

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