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Shintarô Katsu(1931-1997)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
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Shintarô Katsu
Zatoichi tries to unrest the mob rule over a small village all while the gang leader's bodyguard is actually the Yojimbo, secretly taking the gang down from the inside. Will the two heroes realize in time that they are on the same side?
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Shintarô Katsu was born on 29 November 1931 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and director, known for Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), Kaoyaku (1971) and Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman (1971). He was married to Tamao Nakamura. He died on 21 June 1997 in Kashiwa, Japan.
BornNovember 29, 1931
DiedJune 21, 1997(65)
BornNovember 29, 1931
DiedJune 21, 1997(65)
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  • Awards
    • 5 wins total

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Known for

Toshirô Mifune and Shintarô Katsu in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
7.0
  • Zatôichi
  • 1970
Kaoyaku (1971)
Kaoyaku
6.9
  • Ryota Tachibana
  • 1971
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
7.1
  • Zatôichi
  • 1971
Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)
Zatoichi in Desperation
6.8
  • Zatôichi
  • 1972

Credits

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Actor

  • Ronin Gai (1990)
    Ronin Gai
    6.6
    • Yagoemon Akaushi
    • 1990
  • Saga of the Phoenix (1989)
    Saga of the Phoenix
    5.3
    • Jiku Ajari
    • 1989
  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • Zatôichi
    • 1989
  • Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis (1988)
    Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
    6.0
    • Eichi Shibusawa
    • 1988
  • Dokugan-ryu Masamune (1987)
    Dokugan-ryu Masamune
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Toyotomi Hideyoshi
    • 1987
  • The Politicians (1983)
    The Politicians
    5.6
    • Masaki Teranishi
    • 1983
  • Keishi-K (1980)
    Keishi-K
    TV Series
    • K
    • 1980
  • Shintarô Katsu in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1974)
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Zatoichi
    • 1974–1979
  • Kôchiyama Sôshun (1975)
    Kôchiyama Sôshun
    TV Series
    • 1975
  • The Homeless (1974)
    The Homeless
    5.6
    • Komagen
    • 1974
  • Bad Reputation: Turf Wars (1974)
    Bad Reputation: Turf Wars
    7.6
    • Asakichi
    • 1974
  • Shintarô Katsu in Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974)
    Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?
    6.5
    • Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
    • 1974
  • Yokosuka Navy Prison (1973)
    Yokosuka Navy Prison
    6.7
    • 1973
  • Tomisaburô Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Manji
    • 1973
  • Shintarô Katsu in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973)
    Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
    6.9
    • Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
    • 1973

Director

  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Keishi-K (1980)
    Keishi-K
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Shintarô Katsu in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1974)
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1974–1979
  • Fûfu tabi nikki: Saraba rônin (1976)
    Fûfu tabi nikki: Saraba rônin
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Kôchiyama Sôshun (1975)
    Kôchiyama Sôshun
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Tomisaburô Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973–1974
  • Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)
    Zatoichi in Desperation
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Kaoyaku (1971)
    Kaoyaku
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1971

Producer

  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1989
  • Tomisaburô Wakayama and Akihiro Tomikawa in Shogun Assassin (1980)
    Shogun Assassin
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1980
  • The Homeless (1974)
    The Homeless
    5.6
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Bad Reputation: Turf Wars (1974)
    Bad Reputation: Turf Wars
    7.6
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Shintarô Katsu in Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974)
    Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?
    6.5
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Muhammad Ali in Ali the Fighter (1973)
    Ali the Fighter
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Tomisaburô Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.6
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1973–1974
  • Shintarô Katsu in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973)
    Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
    6.9
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973)
    Zatoichi's Conspiracy
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972)
    Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
    6.5
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)
    Zatoichi in Desperation
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1972
  • New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972)
    New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line
    6.7
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
    7.9
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Zatoichi at Large (1972)
    Zatoichi at Large
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1972

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Shintaru Katsu
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • November 29, 1931
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Died
    • June 21, 1997
    • Kashiwa, Japan(throat cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Tamao NakamuraMarch 5, 1962 - June 21, 1997 (his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Played the character 'Zatoichi' in a total of 26 movies, from 1962-1989.
  • Trademark
      Was best remembered for portraying the blind samurai Zatoichi in more films than any other actor.
  • Nickname
    • Katsu-shin

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  • When did Shintarô Katsu die?
    June 21, 1997
  • How did Shintarô Katsu die?
    Throat cancer
  • How old was Shintarô Katsu when he died?
    65 years old
  • Where did Shintarô Katsu die?
    Kashiwa, Japan
  • When was Shintarô Katsu born?
    November 29, 1931

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