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Isao Kimura

木村功

Isao Kimura is known for Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), High and Low (1963).

Biography

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Isao Kimura (木村 功 Kimura Isao), also known as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese actor. He appeared in several films directed by Akira Kurosawa. The first was Stray Dog (1949) as Yusa the criminal. Perhaps his most notable collaboration with Kurosawa was in Seven Samurai as the youngest of the samurai, Katsushiro. During his career he also appeared in several films directed by Mikio Naruse as well as appearing in the famous Lone Wolf and Cub film series. In addition to a film career spanning almost thirty years, Kimura founded and directed an acting company which ultimately went bankrupt. He died of esophageal cancer at 57 years old.

Questions about Isao Kimura

How many Isao Kimura films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 55 films with Isao Kimura, from 1942 to 1974.

What is the best rated Isao Kimura film?

The best rated Isao Kimura film in the catalogue is Seven Samurai (1954), rated 8.5.

What was the first Isao Kimura film?

The first Isao Kimura film in the catalogue is Stray Dog, from 1949.

Who has Isao Kimura worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Isao Kimura shares the most credits with Akira Kurosawa (4 films), Asakazu Nakai (4 films) and Minoru Chiaki (4 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

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Spouse
Kozue Kimura

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Full filmography

105 films — 55 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

Cast