Akihiko Hirata Biography
Akihiko Hirata (born Hirata Akihiko; 26 December 1927–25 July 1984) was a Japanese film actor. While Hirata starred in many movies (including Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai trilogy), he is most well known for his work in the kaiju genre, including such films as King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Mysterians, and his most famous role of Dr. Daisuke Serizawa, the brilliant but disturbed young scientist in the original Godzilla, released in 1954.
Hirata died after a long battle with lung cancer in 1984, at age 56.
Akihiko Hirata Movies
Akihiko Hirata TV Shows
Akihiko Hirata Quotes
Lessons from the Mysterians' Tragedy
Ryoichi Shiraishi:
The tragedy of the Mysterians is a good example for us! Don't use science in the wrong way!
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Motives Behind Seeking a Story
Fujisaki: [referring to Goro's refusal to leave]
Do you still insist?
Goro Maki:
Yes.
Dr. Kusumi:
We don't need any publicity.
Goro Maki:
Who said I was doing this for your publicity? I'm working for myself. The smell of a story...
Fujisaki:
The smell of a story?
Goro Maki:
Yes. The smell of a story attracts me. The readers will decide whether to read it or not. I report what I see.
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