G-Men '75 (Gメン'75, G Men nanajūgo) was a long-running prime-time television detective series in Japan. It aired on Saturday nights in the 9:00--9:54 p.m. time slot on the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) network from May 24, 1975 to April 3, 1982. A sequel, G-Men '82, followed, as did various specials. With several updates and cast changes, it included 355 episodes.
The story revolved around an investigative organ, the G-Men. The principal character, who spanned the entire series (and continued into the sequel and specials), was Superintendent Kuroki. Portrayed by Tetsuro Tamba, Kuroki directed the members of the group.
The original cast also included Yasuaki Kurata as Detective Kusano, trained in karate. Gō Wakabayashi joined in Episode 105, and remained to the end of the series (and the sequel). His character, Lieutenant Tachibana, replaced a detective who was written out of the script.
Many more actors and actresses took regular roles in the series over the years.Bolo Yeung,Gō Ibuki, Maria Mori, Mari Natsuki, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Takeshi Kaga, Bun-jaku Han, and Kyōko Enami were among them.
Shunsuke Kikuchi wrote the opening theme songs. Various artists, including some cast members, wrote and performed the closing songs. Among the actresses who sang were Mari Natsuki, Bun-jaku Han, and Kyōko Enami. For most years, the lyrics were by Junya Sato, set to music by Shunsuke Kikuchi. Veteran announcer Takayuki Akutagawa narrated the series.
Selections are available on DVD.
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Uh, this is not G-MEN '75, this was the OP from the 1976 TV action series, FIGHT, DRAGON! (TATAKAE! DORAGON), produced by Nippon Gendai/Senkousha, and starring Yasuaki Kurata. And you're not seeing things; Bolo Yeung guest-stars as a villain!
ryuuseipro 3 years ago 6
今でも完璧に歌える、この主題歌。
燃えよドラゴンの大ヒット以後、映画、テレビは
しばらくカンフー物が流行っていたな~。
なつかしい。
kaneda1960 2 years ago 3