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Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune’s screen credits include Kikuchiyo in Seven Samurai and Kingo Gondo in High and Low.
Born April 1, 1920† December 24, 1997 Qingdao, China2 movies on MoviHero
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Toshirō Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born in Qingdao, China, but was raised in Japan. Mifune's career spanned over 50 years, during which he collaborated extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, creating some of the most iconic films in Japanese cinema. Mifune gained international recognition for his performances in Kurosawa's films, particularly in samurai films. He portrayed strong, dynamic, and often rebellious characters, bringing a raw intensity to his roles. Some of his notable collaborations with Kurosawa include "Rashomon" (1950), "Seven Samurai" (1954), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958), which inspired George Lucas's "Star Wars." Apart from his work with Kurosawa, Mifune appeared in numerous other films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played roles in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and war films. …
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Some of his other notable films include "The Throne of Blood" (1957), "High and Low" (1963), and "Red Beard" (1965).
Mifune's charismatic presence, powerful performances, and ability to convey complex emotions made him an iconic figure in Japanese cinema. He received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the film industry, including several honors at the Venice Film Festival and a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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- 2016Mifune: The Last SamuraiSelf - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
- 2012Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen(archive footage)
- 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'Self
- 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'Self
- 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'Self
- 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'Self
- 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'Self
- 1995Picture BrideThe Benshi
- 1995Deep RiverTsukada
- 1992Shadow of the WolfKroomak
- 1991Journey of HonorIeyasu Tokugawa
- 1991Strawberry RoadTaoka
- 1990Heaven and Earth: Dawn EpisodeNagao Tamekage
- 1989cf GirlShūichirō Hase
- 1989Death of a Tea MasterRikyu Sen-no
- 1989The Demon Comes in SpringKukkune no jî
- 1987Princess from the MoonTaketori-no-Miyatsuko
- 1987The Retired SamuraiHikozaemon Ōkubo
- 1987Tora-san Goes NorthJunkichi Ueno
- 1987The ShattererMurai
- 1986The Ballad of the Sea of GenkaiKyūbei Matsufuji
- 1985No More God, No More LoveKōzō Kanzaki
- 1984The Miracle of Joe, the PetrelFisherman
- 1984Okita Soji: Swordsman of FireShūsai Kondō
- 1983Secret of the Forbidden ValleyActor
- 1983The Women of Osaka CastleTokugawa Ieyasu
- 1983Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate PassSûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
- 1983Battle AnthemAdmiral Heihachiro Togo
- 1983Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan GirlSûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
- 1983Lowly Ronin 4: Living HellSanjuro Hinoki
- 1983Theater Of LifeHyōtarō Aonari
- 1982DomineeringMasao Tadokoro
- 1982Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of BloodSanjuro Hinoki
- 1982The ChallengeToru Yoshida
- 1982The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at DawnActor
- 1982Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2Tamon Umei
- 1981Lowly RoninSanjuro Hinoki
- 1981The Bushido BladeShogun's Commander
- 1981Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1Tamon Umei
- 1981InchonSaito-San
- 1980ShogunLord Yoshi Toranaga
- 1980Port ArthurEmperor Meiji
- 19791941Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
- 1979Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret PoliceProducer · Sadanobu Matsudaira
- 1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiKindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
- 1979Winter KillsKeith
- 1978Lord MitoSakuzaemon Okumura
- 1978The Fall of Ako CastleTsuchiya Michinao
- 1978Japanese Godfather: ConclusionKosuke Oishi
- 1978Love and FaithTaiko Hideyoshi
- 1978ShagProducer · Captain Takeo Murata
- 1978Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan ConspiracyYoshinao Tokugawa
- 1977Japanese Godfather: AmbitionKosuke Oishi
- 1977Proof of the ManYohei Kori
- 1976MidwayAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto
- 1975Paper TigerAmbassador Kagoyama
- 1971Red SunKuroda Jubei
- 1971Morning for TwoProducer
- 1970The MilitaristsAdm. Isoroku Yamamoto
- 1970The Walking MajorKinugasa Tadao
- 1970Incident at Blood PassProducer · Yojimbo
- 1970The AmbitiousShojiro Goto
- 1970Zatoichi Meets YojimboYojimbo/Sasa
- 1969Shinsengumi: Assassins of HonorProducer · Isami Kondo
- 1969Red LionProducer · Gonzo
- 1969Battle of the Japan SeaAdmiral Heihachiro Togo
- 1969Safari 5000Yūichirō Takase
- 1969Samurai BannersProducer · Kansuke Yamamoto
- 1968Hell in the PacificCaptain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
- 1968The Day the Sun RoseKumaza
- 1968Admiral YamamotoAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto
- 1968The Sands of KurobeKitagawa
- 1967Japan's Longest DayWar Minister General Korechika Anami
- 1967Samurai RebellionProducer · Isaburo Sasahara
- 1966Grand PrixIzō Yamura
- 1966Grand Prix: Challenge of the ChampionsSelf
- 1966The Mad AtlanticProducer · Heihachirô Murakami
- 1966Adventure in Kigan CastleProducer · Osami
- 1966The Sword of DoomToranosuke Shimada
- 1966Rise Against the SwordAbare Gōemon
- 1965Fort GraveyardProducer · Sergeant Kosugi
- 1965The Retreat from KiskaOmura
- 1965Sanshiro SugataShogoro Yano
- 1965Red BeardDr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
- 1965Samurai AssassinTsuruchiyo Niiro
- 1964WhirlwindLord Akashi
- 1963Samurai PirateSukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
- 1963Legacy of the 500,000Director · Producer · Takeichi Matsuo
- 1963Attack SquadronLt. Colonel Senda
- 1962ChûshinguraGenba Tawaraboshi
- 1962Three Gentlemen Return from Hong KongZhang Zhizhang
- 1962TatsuTatsu
- 1962SanjuroSanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
- 1961The Important ManÁnimas Trujano
- 1961The Youth and His AmuletFudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
- 1961YojimboSanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
- 1961The Masterless 47 – Part IIActor
- 1961Daredevil in the CastleMohei
- 1960The Masterless 47Kazuo Momoi
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High and Low
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