Filmography
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Known For
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Zatoichi (1970) -
Kaoyaku Ryota Tachibana (1971) -
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman Zatôichi (1971) -
Known For
Zatoichi in Desperation Zatoichi (1972) -
Actor
Rônin-gai Yagoemon Akaushi (1990) -
Saga of the Phoenix Jiku Ajari (1990) -
Zatoichi Zatôichi / Ichi, a zatô in the Tôdô-za (1989) -
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis Eichi Shibusawa (1988) -
Dokugan-ryu Masamune Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1987) -
The Politicians Masaki Teranishi (1983) -
Keishi-K K (1980) -
Zatôichi monogatari Zatoichi (1974-1979) -
The Homeless Komagen (1974) -
Bad Reputation: Turf Wars Asakichi (1974) -
![Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?]( "Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?")
Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami (1974) -
![Kâigun o shu ga kêimushyô]( "Kâigun o shu ga kêimushyô")
Kâigun o shu ga kêimushyô (1973) -
![Yokosuka Navy Prison]( "Yokosuka Navy Prison")
Yokosuka Navy Prison (1973) -
![Mute Samurai]( "Mute Samurai")
Mute Samurai Manji (1973) -
![Hanzo the Razor: The Snare]( "Hanzo the Razor: The Snare")
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami (1973) -
![Ôshô]( "Ôshô")
Ôshô (1973) -
![Zatoichi's Conspiracy]( "Zatoichi's Conspiracy")
Zatoichi's Conspiracy Zatôichi / Blind Man Ichi (1973) -
![Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice]( "Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice")
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami (1972) -
![Zatoichi in Desperation]( "Zatoichi in Desperation")
Zatoichi in Desperation Zatoichi (1972) -
![New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line]( "New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line")
New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line Kisaburô, Omiya (1972) -
![Zatoichi at Large]( "Zatoichi at Large")
Zatoichi at Large Zatoichi (1972) -
Dai Chûshingura Tawaraboshi Genba (1971)
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![Inn of Evil]( "Inn of Evil")
Inn of Evil Nameless Wanderer (1971) -
![Kaoyaku]( "Kaoyaku")
Kaoyaku Ryota Tachibana (1971) -
![Kitsune no kureta akanbô]( "Kitsune no kureta akanbô")
Kitsune no kureta akanbô Hariko no Torahachi (1971) -
![One Man Boss]( "One Man Boss")
One Man Boss (1971) -
![Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman]( "Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman")
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman Zatôichi (1971) -
![Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life]( "Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life")
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![Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival]( "Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival")
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival Zatoichi (1970) -
![Yakuza Masterpiece]( "Yakuza Masterpiece")
Yakuza Masterpiece Minoru (1970) -
![Easy Money]( "Easy Money")
Easy Money (1970) -
![Machibuse]( "Machibuse")
Machibuse Gentetsu (1970) -
![Fuji sanchô]( "Fuji sanchô")
Fuji sanchô (1970) -
![Tale of Dark Ocean Chivalry: With the Courage of Desperation]( "Tale of Dark Ocean Chivalry: With the Courage of Desperation")
Tale of Dark Ocean Chivalry: With the Courage of Desperation Isokichi Yoshida (1970) -
![Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo]( "Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo")
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Zatoichi (1970) -
![Useless Handcuffs]( "Useless Handcuffs")
Useless Handcuffs (1969) -
![Unknown Woman of Kanto]( "Unknown Woman of Kanto")
Unknown Woman of Kanto (1969) -
![Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best]( "Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best")
Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best Asakichi (1969) -
![Shirikurae Magoichi]( "Shirikurae Magoichi")
Shirikurae Magoichi Lord Nobunaga Oda (1969) -
![Hitokiri]( "Hitokiri")
Hitokiri Izo Okada (1969) -
![Devil's Temple]( "Devil's Temple")
Devil's Temple Mumyo Taro (1969) -
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Tomuraishi tachi Ganmen (1968)
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![Priest and the Gold Mint]( "Priest and the Gold Mint")
Priest and the Gold Mint (1968) -
![Samaritan Zatoichi]( "Samaritan Zatoichi")
Samaritan Zatoichi Zatoichi (1968) -
![Zatoichi and the Fugitives]( "Zatoichi and the Fugitives")
Zatoichi and the Fugitives Zatoichi (1968) -
![The Man Without a Map]( "The Man Without a Map")
The Man Without a Map Detective (1968) -
Eighteen Bad Reputation Asakichi Murakami (1968)
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![The Bogus Policeman]( "The Bogus Policeman")
The Bogus Policeman (1967) -
![Zatoichi Challenged]( "Zatoichi Challenged")
Zatoichi Challenged Zatoichi (1967) -
![The Hoodlum Priest]( "The Hoodlum Priest")
The Hoodlum Priest (1967) -
![Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack]( "Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack")
Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack Tough yakuza draftee (1967) -
![Zatoichi the Outlaw]( "Zatoichi the Outlaw")
Zatoichi the Outlaw Zatoichi (1967) -
Life of Bad Reputation Asakichi (1967)
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![Zatoichi's Cane Sword]( "Zatoichi's Cane Sword")
Zatoichi's Cane Sword Zatoichi (1967) -
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![Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again]( "Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again")
Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again Tough yakuza draftee (1966) -
Drunken Harbor Gyoro-matsu (1966)
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![Dynamite Doctor Returns]( "Dynamite Doctor Returns")
Dynamite Doctor Returns Denjirô Daimatsu (1966) -
![Zatoichi's Pilgrimage]( "Zatoichi's Pilgrimage")
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage Zatoichi (1966) -
![Hoodlum Soldier's Escape]( "Hoodlum Soldier's Escape")
Hoodlum Soldier's Escape (1966) -
![Dynamite Doctor]( "Dynamite Doctor")
Dynamite Doctor Denjirô Daimatsu (1966) -
![Zatoichi's Vengeance]( "Zatoichi's Vengeance")
Zatoichi's Vengeance Zatoichi (1966) -
Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms Asakichi (1966)
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Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. Tough yakuza draftee (1965)
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![Zatoichi and the Chess Expert]( "Zatoichi and the Chess Expert")
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Zatoichi (1965) -
![Bad Reputation: Invincible]( "Bad Reputation: Invincible")
Bad Reputation: Invincible Asakichi (1965) -
![Zatoichi and the Doomed Man]( "Zatoichi and the Doomed Man")
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Zatoichi (1965) -
![Muhômatsu no isshô]( "Muhômatsu no isshô")
Muhômatsu no isshô Matsugorô Tomishima (1965) -
Flag of Bad Reputation Asakichi (1965)
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![Zatoichi's Revenge]( "Zatoichi's Revenge")
Zatoichi's Revenge Zatôichi / Ichi, a zatô in the Tôdô-za (guild for the blind) (1965) -
![Hoodlum Soldier]( "Hoodlum Soldier")
Hoodlum Soldier Kisaburo Omiya (1965) -
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![Story of a Bad Temper: Impudent Fellow]( "Story of a Bad Temper: Impudent Fellow")
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Rônin-gai (1964)
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![Adventures of Zatoichi]( "Adventures of Zatoichi")
Adventures of Zatoichi Zatoichi (1964) -
Shiawasa nara te o tatake (1964)
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Kojiki taisho (1964)
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![Fight, Zatoichi, Fight]( "Fight, Zatoichi, Fight")
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight Zatoichi (1964) -
Surugayu kyoden yabure tekka (1964)
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Suruga yûkyôden (1964)
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![Bad Reputation: The Big Drum]( "Bad Reputation: The Big Drum")
Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Asakichi (1964) -
![Zatoichi's Flashing Sword]( "Zatoichi's Flashing Sword")
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword Zatoichi (1964) -
Suruga yûkyôden: Toba arashi (1964)
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![The Money Dance]( "The Money Dance")
The Money Dance Hapyaku Machida (1964) -
![Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold]( "Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold")
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold Zatoichi (1964) -
![A Life of Bad Temper]( "A Life of Bad Temper")
A Life of Bad Temper (1963) -
Number One Bad Reputation Asakichi (1963)
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![Zatoichi on the Road]( "Zatoichi on the Road")
Zatoichi on the Road Zatôichi / Ichi, a zatô in the Tôdô-za (guild for the blind) (1963) -
Bad Reputation Harbor Asakichi (1963)
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![Zatoichi the Fugitive]( "Zatoichi the Fugitive")
Zatoichi the Fugitive Zatoichi (1963) -
Zahyo monogatari (1963)
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![Bad Reputation Marketplace]( "Bad Reputation Marketplace")
Bad Reputation Marketplace Asakichi (1963) -
![New Tale of Zatoichi]( "New Tale of Zatoichi")
New Tale of Zatoichi Zatoichi (1963) -
![An Actor's Revenge]( "An Actor's Revenge")
An Actor's Revenge Hojin (1963) -
Bad Reputation of the Big Three Asakichi (1963)
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Budda (1962)
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![Another New Bad Reputation Story]( "Another New Bad Reputation Story")
Another New Bad Reputation Story Asakichi (1962) -
![The Great Wall]( "The Great Wall")
The Great Wall Emperor Shih Huang Ti (1962) -
![The Tale of Zatoichi Continues]( "The Tale of Zatoichi Continues")
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Zatoichi (1962) -
Nagadosu chûshingura (1962)
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![Killer Whale]( "Killer Whale")
Killer Whale (1962) -
![A New Bad Reputation Story]( "A New Bad Reputation Story")
A New Bad Reputation Story Asakichi (1962) -
![The Tale of Zatoichi]( "The Tale of Zatoichi")
The Tale of Zatoichi Zatôichi / Blind Man Ichi (1962) -
Sabakareru Echizen no kami Yoshimune Tokugawa (1962)
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![Third Generation's Loyalty Offering]( "Third Generation's Loyalty Offering")
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![Mito komon umi o wataru]( "Mito komon umi o wataru")
Mito komon umi o wataru (1961) -
![3 Young Samurai]( "3 Young Samurai")
3 Young Samurai Sakon Hachiro (1961) -
![Another Bad Reputation Story]( "Another Bad Reputation Story")
Another Bad Reputation Story Asakichi (1961) -
![Buddha]( "Buddha")
Buddha Devadatta (1961) -
![Bad Reputation]( "Bad Reputation")
Bad Reputation Asakichi (1961) -
![Midaregami]( "Midaregami")
Midaregami Aikichi (1961) -
![Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut]( "Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut")
Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut Sasaki Kojiro (1961) -
![Hanakurabe tanuki dochu]( "Hanakurabe tanuki dochu")
Hanakurabe tanuki dochu Shinsuke Tanuki / Kitahachi (1961) -
![Zoku Jirochô Fuji]( "Zoku Jirochô Fuji")
Zoku Jirochô Fuji Mori no Ishimatsu (1960) -
![Futari no musashi]( "Futari no musashi")
Futari no musashi Sasaki Kojiro (1960) -
![Tsukinode no ketto]( "Tsukinode no ketto")
Tsukinode no ketto Asakichi (1960) -
![Agent Shiranui]( "Agent Shiranui")
Agent Shiranui Suginoichi (1960) -
Three Bosses Takabayashi (1960)
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![The Demon of Mount Oe]( "The Demon of Mount Oe")
The Demon of Mount Oe Watanabe-no-Tsuna (1960) -
Fûun shôgidani (1960)
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Seki no Yatappe (1959)
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Beni azami (1959)
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![Jôen]( "Jôen")
Jôen Tsunokuniya (1959) -
![Enchanted Princess]( "Enchanted Princess")
Enchanted Princess Kurisuke (1959) -
Tsukikage Hyôgo: Jôdan kasumigiri Hyôgo Tsukikage (1959)
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![Samurai Vendetta]( "Samurai Vendetta")
Samurai Vendetta Nakayama Yasubei (1959) -
Machibugyô nikki: Tekka botan Koheita Mochizuki (1959)
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![Bibô ni tsumi ari]( "Bibô ni tsumi ari")
Bibô ni tsumi ari Kanzo Fujikawa (1959) -
![Jirôchô Fuji]( "Jirôchô Fuji")
Jirôchô Fuji Mori no Ishimatsu (1959) -
![Benten kozô]( "Benten kozô")
Benten kozô Toyama Saemonnojo (1958) -
Mito Kômon man'yûki Sutekichi (1958)
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![Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion]( "Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion")
Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion Shijo Kingo (1958) -
Hana no yukyo-den (1958)
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Tôkaidô no yarô domo (1958)
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![The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall]( "The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall")
The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall (1958) -
![The Loyal 47 Ronin]( "The Loyal 47 Ronin")
The Loyal 47 Ronin Genzô Akagaki (1958) -
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The Magnificent Five (1958)
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Red Signal (1957)
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![Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp]( "Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp")
Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp (1957) -
Nijukyu-nin no kenka-jô (1957)
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![An Osaka Story]( "An Osaka Story")
An Osaka Story Ichinosuke Abumiya (1957) -
Studio wa ten'yawan'ya (1957)
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![Yagyû renyasai: hidentsuki kageshô]( "Yagyû renyasai: hidentsuki kageshô")
Yagyû renyasai: hidentsuki kageshô Tsunashiro (1956) -
The Flowery Hood Part II (1956)
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![Tsukigata Hanpeita: Hana no maki; Arashi no maki]( "Tsukigata Hanpeita: Hana no maki; Arashi no maki")
Tsukigata Hanpeita: Hana no maki; Arashi no maki Shusaku Utsugi (1956) -
![The Fiery Magistrate]( "The Fiery Magistrate")
The Fiery Magistrate (1956) -
The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane Continued Harunosuke Kineya / Keitarô Akashi (1956)
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The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane Harunosuke Kineya / Keitarô Akashi (1956)
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The Flowery Hood (1956)
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![Ghost-Cat of Gojusan-Tsugi]( "Ghost-Cat of Gojusan-Tsugi")
Ghost-Cat of Gojusan-Tsugi Minami Sanjirô (1956) -
![Marason-zamurai]( "Marason-zamurai")
Marason-zamurai (1956) -
Racket and Love (1956)
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The Thief and the Magistrate (1955)
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The Rust Cleaner Sings (1955)
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![Bara ikutabika]( "Bara ikutabika")
Bara ikutabika Akira Takakura (1955) -
Tenka no nera ubishonin (1955)
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Kago de iku no wa (1955)
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![The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing]( "The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing")
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Actor
![Hana no Byakkotai]( "Hana no Byakkotai")
Hana no Byakkotai Yasojirô Kobayashi (1954) -
Producer
![Zatoichi]( "Zatoichi")
Zatoichi (1989) -
![Shogun Assassin]( "Shogun Assassin")
Shogun Assassin (1980) -
![The Homeless]( "The Homeless")
The Homeless (1974) -
![Bad Reputation: Turf Wars]( "Bad Reputation: Turf Wars")
Bad Reputation: Turf Wars (1974) -
![Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?]( "Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?")
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![The Fighters]( "The Fighters")
The Fighters (1973) -
![Mute Samurai]( "Mute Samurai")
Mute Samurai (1973) -
![Hanzo the Razor: The Snare]( "Hanzo the Razor: The Snare")
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) -
![Zatoichi's Conspiracy]( "Zatoichi's Conspiracy")
Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) -
![Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice]( "Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice")
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![Zatoichi in Desperation]( "Zatoichi in Desperation")
Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) -
![Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades]( "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades")
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![New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line]( "New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line")
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![Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx]( "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx")
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![Zatoichi at Large]( "Zatoichi at Large")
Zatoichi at Large (1972) -
![Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance]( "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance")
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![Kaoyaku]( "Kaoyaku")
Kaoyaku (1971) -
![Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman]( "Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman")
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![Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival]( "Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival")
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Producer
![Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo]( "Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo")
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) -
Director
![Zatoichi]( "Zatoichi")
Zatoichi (1989) -
Keishi-K (1980)
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![Zatôichi monogatari]( "Zatôichi monogatari")
Zatôichi monogatari (1974-1979) -
Fûfu tabi nikki saraba ronin (1976)
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![Mute Samurai]( "Mute Samurai")
Mute Samurai (1973) -
![Zatoichi in Desperation]( "Zatoichi in Desperation")
Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) -
Director
![Kaoyaku]( "Kaoyaku")
Kaoyaku (1971) -
Writer
![Zatoichi]( "Zatoichi")
Zatoichi (1989) -
Keishi-K (1980)
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![Zatôichi monogatari]( "Zatôichi monogatari")
Zatôichi monogatari (1978-1979) -
![Kaoyaku]( "Kaoyaku")
Kaoyaku (1971) -
Writer
![Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival]( "Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival")
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Music Department
![Zatôichi monogatari]( "Zatôichi monogatari")
Zatôichi monogatari (1974)
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Awards
5 wins.Did You Know
Trivia
Father of actor Ryûtarô Gan
Trademark
Was best remembered for portraying the blind samurai Zatoichi in more films than any other actor.
Nickname
Katsu-shin
Personal Details
Born
Toshio Okumura
Tokyo, Japan
Died
(age 65)
Kashiwa, Japan
Height:
5' 8" (1.73 m)Contribute to this page
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