Tomoyuki Tanaka
Production
Born: April 26, 1910 · Osaka, Honshu, Japan
Died: April 2, 1997 (aged 86)
Highest Rated
Biography
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Tomoyuki Tanaka was head man at Toho Studios and one of its most prolific producers. Throughout his career he would produce the films of notable filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa, Senkichi Taniguchi, Kon Ichikawa, and Mikio Naruse. However, he is probably best remembered as the creator of Godzilla. After graduating from the Economic Department at Kansai University, Tanaka joined Toho in 1940. In 1954 Tanaka would spearhead the original Godzilla film with director Ishiro Honda. After Godzilla's monumental success, Tanaka was instructed to "make another one". Tanaka would produce every Toho monster film up until Godzilla vs Destoroyah. Tanaka was also a heavy supporter of Toshiro Mifune, producing his films with Kurosawa as well as Mifune's own production company and sole directorial effort in Legacy of the 500,000. Tanaka would champion Godzilla's return in 1984 and be heavily involved in the series until his death in 1997. In his near 60 year career Tanaka would go on to produce over 200 films.
Known for
Godzilla
1998
Yojimbo
1961
High and Low
1963
Godzilla
1954
House
1977
Kagemusha
1980
Sanjuro
1962
Red Beard
1965
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964
The Return of Godzilla
1984
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
Photos (1)
Movies (1)
Self / Appearances (1)
Upcoming (1)
Writing (17)
Godzilla
Story
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Story
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Story
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Lyricist
The Return of Godzilla
Story
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Lyricist
Godzilla 1985
Story
Mothra
Lyricist
Godzilla
Story
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Story
The War in Space
Story
Rebirth of Mothra II
Story
Rebirth of Mothra II
Lyricist
Rebirth of Mothra
Original Story
Rebirth of Mothra
Lyricist
Attack Squadron
Writer
Tokyo 1960
Story
Producing (232)
High and Low
Producer
Godzilla
Producer
Yojimbo
Executive Producer
Sanjuro
Producer
Kagemusha
Executive Producer
Red Beard
Producer
House
Producer
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Executive Producer
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Producer
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Producer
Will to Conquer
Producer
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Executive Producer
Son of Godzilla
Executive Producer
The Return of Godzilla
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Executive Producer
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Executive Producer
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Executive Producer
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Gigan
Producer
Destroy All Monsters
Producer
Samurai Rebellion
Producer
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Executive Producer
Godzilla Raids Again
Producer
Rodan
Producer
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Producer
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Executive Producer
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Producer
Atragon
Producer
Submersion of Japan
Producer
The Bad Sleep Well
Producer
All Monsters Attack
Executive Producer
Zone Fighter
Producer
Zone Fighter
Production Supervisor
Godzilla 1985
Executive Producer
Mothra
Producer
King Kong Escapes
Executive Producer
The Mysterians
Producer
Matango
Executive Producer
Submersion of Japan
Executive Producer
The Lower Depths
Producer
The War of the Gargantuas
Executive Producer
Latitude Zero
Executive Producer
The Makioka Sisters
Executive Producer
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Producer
Snow Trail
Producer
Gunhed
Executive Producer
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Executive Producer
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
Producer
Godzilla
Producer
Varan the Unbelievable
Producer
Battle of the Japan Sea
Production Director
Battle of the Japan Sea
Producer
Space Amoeba
Executive Producer
Gorath
Producer
The Human Vapor
Executive Producer
The H-Man
Producer
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Producer
Battle in Outer Space
Producer
Mother and Son
Executive Producer
Chûshingura
Producer
The Imperial Navy
Executive Producer
Japan's Longest Day
Producer
Tidal Wave
Executive Producer
Admiral Yamamoto
Producer
Prophecies of Nostradamus
Executive Producer
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Producer
The War in Space
Executive Producer
High Seas Hijack
Executive Producer
Kill!
Producer
Satan's Creature
Executive Producer
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
Production Supervisor
Big Shots Die at Dawn
Executive Producer
Untamed Woman
Producer
The Legend of the White Serpent
Executive Producer
The Three Treasures
Producer
The Vampire Doll
Executive Producer
Foghorn
Producer
Interpol Code 8
Executive Producer
The Rickshaw Man
Producer
Mount Hakkoda
Producer
The Last War
Executive Producer
ESPY
Executive Producer
Siege of Fort Bismarck
Producer
A Man in the Storm
Producer
Princess from the Moon
Executive Producer
Outpost of Hell
Producer
The Man Who Came to Port
Producer
The Storm of the Pacific
Producer
A Man in Red
Executive Producer
Conflagration
Executive Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
Producer
The Merciless Trap
Producer
The Last Embrace
Producer
Swords and Brocade
Producer
Who Will Judge Me?
Producer
The Big Boss
Executive Producer
Zero
Producer
The Last Escape
Producer
Dogora
Executive Producer
Actress
Producer
As Long as I Live
Producer
Blood on the Sea
Executive Producer
The Retreat from Kiska
Producer
The Last Gunfight
Executive Producer
Operation Mad Dog
Producer
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Associate Producer
Adolescence
Producer
Samurai Saga
Producer
Scoundrel
Producer
The Last Days of Planet Earth
Executive Producer
Desperado Outpost
Executive Producer
Sayonara Jupiter
Executive Producer
The Longest Tunnel
Producer
The Age of Assassins
Executive Producer
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Executive Producer
Golden Eyes
Executive Producer
Rebirth of Mothra II
Producer
White Beast
Producer
Rebirth of Mothra
Producer
Samurai Banners
Producer
The Witness Killed
Executive Producer
Samurai Assassin
Producer
Ohan
Executive Producer
The Terrible Game
Producer
The Killing Bottle
Executive Producer
Four Love Stories
Producer
The Secret of the Telegian
Producer
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Producer
Zero Fighter
Executive Producer
Three Women of the North
Executive Producer
Farewell Rabaul
Producer
Westward Desperado
Executive Producer
Warring Clans
Producer
Devil's Gold
Producer
Samurai Pirate
Executive Producer
Faraway Man
Producer
The White Orchid
Producer
Varan
Producer
Man Against Man
Executive Producer
Beast Man Snow Man
Producer
Horror of the Wolf
Executive Producer
Attack Squadron
Producer
Whirlwind
Producer
Housewives Are Suing
Producer
Forever Be Mine
Producer
Human Revolution II
Executive Producer
Sanshiro Sugata
Producer
Swift Current
Producer
Apple Blossom Town
Producer
Eternity of Love
Producer
Tokyo 1960
Producer
Those Who Make Tomorrow
Executive Producer
Love Never Fails
Producer
Their Father's Wife
Producer
Portrait of Hell
Producer
The Wicked Boy
Producer
Beyond Love and Hate
Producer
A Whistle in My Heart
Executive Producer
Katango's War
Executive Producer
Sword for Hire
Producer
Little Peach
Producer
Adolescence Part II
Producer
The Mad Atlantic
Producer
Eleven High School Girls
Producer
Itsuko to sono haha
Producer
The Maiden Courtesan
Executive Producer
Rainy Night Duel
Producer
Motta, the Flying Dracula Monster
Executive Producer
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
Producer
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
Executive Producer
Fort Graveyard
Producer
The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
Executive Producer
Lady From Hell
Producer
Escape at Dawn
Producer
Operation Enemy Fort
Executive Producer
The Weed of Crime
Executive Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
Producer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Executive Producer
The Red Light Military Base
Producer
Magnitude 7.9
Executive Producer
Who Is the Informer?
Production Director
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Executive Producer
Sekidô matsuri
Producer
My Wonderful Yellow Car
Producer
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
Producer
Judge and Jeopardy
Producer
Legacy of the 500,000
Producer
風来忍法帖
Executive Producer
My Love on the Other Side of the Mountain
Producer
Love on Rainbow Island
Producer
No Response from Car 33
Producer
Blood and Diamonds
Executive Producer
Ironfinger
Executive Producer
Blueprint of Murder
Executive Producer
Tiger Flight
Producer
Heat and Mud
Producer
Duel at Yagyu Valley
Producer
Operation Sewer Rats
Producer
The Human Revolution
Producer
Terror in the Streets
Executive Producer
The Angry Street
Executive Producer
The Angry Street
Producer
Key of Keys
Executive Producer
A Keg of Powder
Executive Producer
A Photo journalist's Story: Risk Your Life for the Moment
Producer
Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
Producer
Counterstroke
Executive Producer
Ticket to Hell
Producer
Shanghai Rose
Producer
The Surf
Producer
Ant Hell War
Producer
Monsters of the Lost Continent
Executive Producer
Young Swordsman
Executive Producer
Tokyo Gate
Producer
Zero Fighter
Producer
Oh, Bomb!
Producer
The Sun is Calling You
Producer
To Love and Forgive
Producer
Reporters from the Sky
Producer
Scarface Senta
Producer
Brilliant! The First Detective: Zenigata Heiji in His Youth
Producer
The Decoy
Producer
Reign of Terror
Producer
Yasugorō shusse
Producer
Lovetide
Executive Producer
Making of The Return of Godzilla
Production Supervisor
Making of The Return of Godzilla
Producer