Production
Tomoyuki Tanaka
EN, JA, IT, ZH cinema · 234 credits
Born
26 April 1910
Died
2 April 1997 (aged 86)
Birthplace
Osaka, Japan
Also known as Tanaka Tomoyuki · Yuko Tanaka · Tanaka Yūkō · Hachiro Jinguji · Tomoyuka Tanaka · Suwari-Ushi
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
Filmography
Godzilla
In Memory Of
Rebirth of Mothra II
Producer, Story, Lyricist
Rebirth of Mothra
Original Story, Lyricist, Producer
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Executive Producer, Story, Lyricist
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Executive Producer
Gunhed
Executive Producer
Princess from the Moon
Executive Producer
Actress
Producer
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
as Self, Production Supervisor
Godzilla 1985
Executive Producer, Story
Making of The Return of Godzilla
Production Supervisor, Producer
The Return of Godzilla
Story, Executive Producer
Ohan
Executive Producer
Zero
Producer
Sayonara Jupiter
Executive Producer
The Makioka Sisters
Executive Producer
The Longest Tunnel
Producer
The Imperial Navy
Executive Producer
The Last Days of Planet Earth
Executive Producer
Kagemusha
Executive Producer
Magnitude 7.9
Executive Producer
Mount Hakkoda
Producer
Godzilla
Producer, Story
The War in Space
Executive Producer, Story
High Seas Hijack
Executive Producer
House
Producer
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Executive Producer
Monsters of the Lost Continent
Executive Producer
The Alaska Story
Producer
Zero Pilot
Executive Producer
Human Revolution II
Executive Producer
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Executive Producer
Conflagration
Executive Producer
Tidal Wave
Executive Producer
Prophecies of Nostradamus
Executive Producer
ESPY
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Executive Producer
Submersion of Japan
as Government official (uncredited), Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Producer
The Human Revolution
Producer
Horror of the Wolf
Executive Producer
Katango's War
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Gigan
Producer
Satan's Creature
Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
Executive Producer
The Vampire Doll
Executive Producer
Terror in the Streets
Executive Producer
Space Amoeba
Executive Producer
Battle of the Japan Sea
Production Director, Producer
Latitude Zero
Executive Producer
Portrait of Hell
Producer
All Monsters Attack
Executive Producer
Samurai Banners
Producer
Motta, the Flying Dracula Monster
Executive Producer
Kill!
Producer
Judge and Jeopardy
Producer
Golden Eyes
Executive Producer
Homeless Ninja Trick Book: Lose in All Directions
Executive Producer
Admiral Yamamoto
Producer
Destroy All Monsters
Executive Producer
Samurai Rebellion
Producer
The Killing Bottle
Executive Producer
The Age of Assassins
Executive Producer
Japan's Longest Day
Producer
King Kong Escapes
Executive Producer
Son of Godzilla
Executive Producer
The Mad Atlantic
Producer
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Executive Producer
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Executive Producer
Zero Fighter
Producer
The War of the Gargantuas
Executive Producer
Red Beard
Producer
Ironfinger
Executive Producer
Homeless Ninja Trick Book
Executive Producer
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Executive Producer
Key of Keys
Executive Producer
Samurai Assassin
Producer
Fort Graveyard
Producer
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Executive Producer
Sanshiro Sugata
Producer
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Executive Producer
Ant Hell War
Producer
Oh, Bomb!
Producer
Whirlwind
Producer
Blood and Diamonds
Executive Producer
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Executive Producer, Lyricist
Tiger Flight
Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
Producer
Dogora
Executive Producer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Executive Producer
A Keg of Powder
Executive Producer
High and Low
Producer
Atragon
Producer
Attack Squadron
Writer, Executive Producer
Operation Mad Dog
Producer
Outpost of Hell
Producer
Interpol Code 8
Executive Producer
Young Swordsman
Executive Producer
Warring Clans
Producer
Matango
Executive Producer
Samurai Pirate
Executive Producer
Gorath
Producer
The Weed of Crime
Executive Producer
Operation Enemy Fort
Executive Producer
Sanjuro
Producer
Chûshingura
Producer
Operation Sewer Rats
Producer
Counterstroke
Executive Producer
Tatsu
Executive Producer
The Witness Killed
Executive Producer
Yojimbo
Executive Producer
Mothra
Producer, Lyricist
Eternity of Love
Producer
The Merciless Trap
Producer
Blueprint of Murder
Executive Producer
Big Shots Die at Dawn
Executive Producer
A Man in Red
Executive Producer
Blood on the Sea
Executive Producer
The Last War
Executive Producer
The Bad Sleep Well
Producer
The Human Vapor
Executive Producer
The Last Gunfight
Executive Producer
Westward Desperado
Executive Producer
Man Against Man
Executive Producer
Samurai Saga
Producer
The Big Boss
Executive Producer
Desperado Outpost
Executive Producer
A Whistle in My Heart
Executive Producer
The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
Executive Producer
The Three Treasures
Producer
The Terrible Game
Producer
Little Peach
Producer
The Rickshaw Man
Producer
Varan
Producer
The H-Man
Producer
Who Is the Informer?
Production Director
The Lower Depths
Producer
A Man in the Storm
Producer
The Mysterians
Producer
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Producer, Story
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Producer
Untamed Woman
Producer
Tokyo 1960
Producer, Story
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Associate Producer
The Decoy
Producer
Faraway Man
Producer
Rodan
Producer
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Story, Producer
The Legend of the White Serpent
Executive Producer
The Maiden Courtesan
Executive Producer
Scoundrel
Producer
Rainy Night Duel
Producer
The Wicked Boy
Producer
Godzilla Raids Again
Producer
Beast Man Snow Man
Producer
Mother and Son
Executive Producer
Lovetide
Executive Producer
Love Never Fails
Producer
Ticket to Hell
Producer
Godzilla
Producer, Story
Farewell Rabaul
Producer
The Surf
Producer
Itsuko to sono haha
Producer
Forever Be Mine
Producer
Adolescence Part II
Producer
The Last Embrace
Producer
Yasugorō shusse
Producer
Their Father's Wife
Producer
Foghorn
Producer
Sword for Hire
Producer
Shanghai Rose
Producer
Adolescence
Producer
Swift Current
Producer
Sekidô matsuri
Producer
Beyond Love and Hate
Producer
Who Will Judge Me?
Producer
Swords and Brocade
Producer
White Beast
Producer
Heat and Mud
Producer
The Angry Street
Executive Producer, Producer
Escape at Dawn
Producer
Devil's Gold
Producer
Tokyo Gate
Producer
Lady From Hell
Producer
Scarface Senta
Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
Producer
Snow Trail
Producer
Four Love Stories
Producer
Those Who Make Tomorrow
Executive Producer
陽気な女
1946
Yoki na onna
Producer
Three Women of the North
Executive Producer