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Isao Kimura is known for acting.
Born in Senda, Hiroshima, Japan (died at age 58).
Isao Kimura has 25 credits in our database.
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Filmography (25)
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Film
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Film
Black Lizard
Film
Affair in the Snow
Film
The Secret of the Urn
Film
Miyamoto Musashi : Ganryūjima no kettō
Film
Miyamoto Musashi : Ichijōji no kettō
Film
Assassination
Film
Bushido, Samurai Saga
Film
Miyamoto Musashi : Nitōryū kaigen
Film
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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How old was Isao Kimura?
Isao Kimura was born on and passed away on at the age of 58.
Where was Isao Kimura born?
Isao Kimura was born in Senda, Hiroshima, Japan.
What movies or shows has Isao Kimura been in?
Isao Kimura has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974), Pastoral: To Die in the Country (1974), Black Lizard (1968), Affair in the Snow (1968), The Secret of the Urn (1966).
What is Isao Kimura known for?
Isao Kimura is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isao Kimura (木村 功 Kimura Isao), also known as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese actor. He appeared in several films…
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