So Yamamura Biography
So Yamamura (山村聰, Yamamura So, 24 February 1910 – 26 May 2000) was a Japanese actor and film director. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1947 and 1991, and directed four films. He was also known by the name Satoshi Yamamura, while his actual birth name is Koga Hirosada. In the US, he is well known for his portrayals of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto of the Combined Fleet, in Tora! Tora! Tora!, and of Mr.
Sakamoto, the CEO of Assan Motors in Gung Ho.
So Yamamura Movies
So Yamamura TV Shows
So Yamamura Quotes
Cultural Differences in Business Expectations
Hunt Stevenson:
If you walk out that door, you're going to miss a great comeback. We're ready to roll here, Jack.
Mr. Sakamoto:
This will never be like a Japanese factory... Jack.
Hunt Stevenson:
Oh, yeah? You're right. You know what else? So what?
Mr. Sakamoto:
You failed.
Hunt Stevenson: [hands keys to Mr. Sakamoto; points to cars in assembly line; Turns to workers]
Really? You know what? I got one of the first cars ever made here. I got the first car ever - I don't think I want it anymore. As a matter of fact, here. Why don't you take the keys, OK? I'd rather have one of those cars. I'd rather have one of these cars that we made together, by hand. Your guys and my guys, together. You know why? Because those cars stand for something. Those cars stand for something pretty great. I'm proud of those cars. I'm taking one. Gentlemen, I'm going home in my new car!
Hunt Stevenson:
I tell ya, I thought it handled great!
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