Stray Dog
1963
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Takashi Shimura (志村 喬, Shimura Takashi, March 12, 1905 – February 11, 1982) was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1934 and 1981. He appeared in 21 of Akira Kurosawa 's 30 films (more than any other actor), including as a lead actor in Drunken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954). [3]
Japanese character actor Takashi Shimura was one of the finest film actors of the 20th century and a leading member of the "stock company" of master director Akira Kurosawa. A native of southern Japan, Shimura was a descendant of the samurai warrior class.
4 days ago · Just as swiftly as Kambei Shimada (Takashi Shimura), the noble samurai leader of the seven, sprints this way and that in the climactic battle, “Seven Samurai” moves — man, does it move. It flies through rice fields and down wooded pathways.
Takashi Shimura, an iconic figure in Japanese cinema, is best remembered for his collaborations with renowned director Akira Kurosawa. Known for his commanding screen presence and diverse character portrayals, Shimura's body of work is vast and impressive.
Jun 9, 2024 · Director Akira Kurosawa's classic 1954 heroes-on-a-mission movie 'Seven Samurai,' which starred Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, returns to U.S. theaters this summer in a new 4K restoration.
Japanese character actor Takashi Shimura was one of the finest film actors of the 20th century and a leading member of the "stock company" of master director Akira Kurosawa. A native of southern Japan, Shimura was a descendant of the samurai warrior class.
Apr 7, 2022 · Appearing in nearly 300 films and television shows from the earliest days of the sound era to the early 1980s, Shimura excelled for decades as both a charismatic leading man and a devoted character actor.
