Takashi Shimurascreen performanceTakashi Shimura plays Kanji Watanabe in Ikiru.
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Kanji Watanabe
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Kanji Watanabe in Ikiru (1952), played by Takashi Shimura.
Film guide · 1 film · 1952 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Kanji Watanabe on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1952Main sequence runtime: 2h 23m
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1952 · 2h 23m
Portrayed by Takashi Shimura · screen performanceTakashi Shimura is credited as Kanji Watanabe in Ikiru (1952).
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Takashi Shimurascreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Kanji Watanabe screen credits
Screen credits: Ikiru (1952) — Takashi Shimura as Kanji Watanabe.
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“I can't afford to hate anyone. I don't have that kind of time .”
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Mitsuo, son of Kanji
Kanji Watanabe and Mitsuo, son of Kanji both appear in Ikiru.
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Kanji Watanabe and Sakai both appear in Ikiru.
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