Toshirō Mifune
Biography
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. 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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-04-01
Place of birth
Qingdao, China
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Cast
The Hidden Fortress
1958
8.00
Rashomon
1950
8.06
Throne of Blood
1957
7.92
Red Beard
1965
8.10
Grand Prix
1966
7.20
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
6.85
Stray Dog
1949
7.54
1941
1979
5.80
I Live in Fear
1955
7.30
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
7.20
Midway
1976
6.60
Sanjuro
1962
7.96
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
7.70
Red Sun
1971
6.90
The Idiot
1951
7.00
Hell in the Pacific
1968
6.90
Yojimbo
1961
8.10
The Lower Depths
1957
7.06
Drunken Angel
1948
7.63
Scandal
1950
6.90
Samurai Rebellion
1967
8.22
Death of a Tea Master
1989
5.40
High and Low
1963
8.35
Winter Kills
1979
5.88
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
6.80
The Rickshaw Man
1958
7.20
The Life of Oharu
1952
7.71
The Quiet Duel
1949
7.30
Chûshingura
1962
7.30
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
6.80
Japan's Longest Day
1967
7.10
The Challenge
1982
6.00
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
5.80
Samurai Pirate
1963
5.67
Samurai Banners
1969
7.60
Home-Brewed Tatsu
1962
0.00
The Sword of Doom
1966
7.73
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
6.60
Attack Squadron
1963
6.00
Princess from the Moon
1987
6.40
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
5.70
Samurai Assassin
1965
7.36
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
0.00
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
6.80
cf Girl
1989
7.00
Red Lion
1969
6.40
Desperado Outpost
1959
6.10
Paper Tiger
1975
5.73
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
6.00
Snow Trail
1947
6.96
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
7.00
The Important Man
1961
7.90
The Bushido Blade
1981
5.40
Inchon
1981
3.43
Fort Graveyard
1965
6.70
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
6.20
The Last Gunfight
1960
6.10
The Making of '1941'
1996
6.60
Samurai Saga
1959
6.70
Whirlwind
1964
6.80
Lowly Ronin
1981
0.00
The Three Treasures
1959
5.40
Wedding Ring
1950
6.60
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
7.40
All About Marriage
1958
0.00
Love and Faith
1978
6.30
The Ambitious
1970
7.20
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
0.00
The Mad Atlantic
1966
0.00
A Dangerous Hero
1957
0.00
A Man in the Storm
1957
0.00
Settlement of Love
1956
0.00
The Masterless 47
1960
0.00
All is Well 2
1955
0.00
All is Well
1955
0.00
Proof of the Man
1977
7.40
A Holiday in Tokyo
1958
0.00
Journey of Honor
1991
4.90
Shogun's Samurai
1978
7.00
Escape from Prison
1950
0.00
Safari 5000
1969
7.30
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
5.00
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983
0.00
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
8.30
A Wife's Heart
1956
6.80
Rise Against the Sword
1966
6.50
The Retired Samurai
1987
0.00
Deep River
1995
7.20
Picture Bride
1995
6.40
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
0.00
Port Arthur
1980
7.30
Shag
1978
7.00
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
5.60
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
7.00
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983
0.00
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
7.56
Battle Anthem
1983
7.00
The Big Boss
1959
6.30
No More God, No More Love
1985
6.00
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
7.00
The Militarists
1970
8.00
The Gambling Samurai
1960
6.30
Domineering
1982
5.00
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
6.30
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
7.10
Tora-san Goes North
1987
8.70
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
0.00
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
0.00
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951
6.75
The Shatterer
1987
0.00
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
0.00
The Last Embrace
1953
0.00
No Time for Tears
1955
0.00
Foghorn
1952
0.00
The Underworld
1956
0.00
Man Against Man
1960
0.00
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
8.30
Sword for Hire
1952
7.00
Kurosawa
2000
6.70
Theater Of Life
1983
0.00
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
0.00
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984
6.00
Lord Mito
1978
9.50
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
7.00
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
7.80
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
7.10
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982
0.00
Strawberry Road
1991
10.00
Down Town
1957
0.00
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
0.00
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
10.00
Good Luck to These Two
1957
6.00
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
8.80
Seven Samurai
1954
8.46
Scoundrel
1956
0.00
Theater of Life
1958
0.00
Swift Current
1952
0.00
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
6.00
Sunflower Girl
1953
0.00
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
10.00
A Man Among Men
1955
0.00
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
7.00
These Foolish Times
1947
0.00
The Walking Major
1970
2.00
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949
0.00
Pirates
1951
0.00
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
0.00
The Black Fury
1954
0.00
Rainy Night Duel
1956
0.00
The Surf
1954
0.00
Elegy
1951
0.00
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952
0.00
Shogun
1980
7.75