Seizaburō Kawazu

Seizaburō Kawazu

August 31, 1908 · 118 years old

Seizaburō Kawazu (河津 清三郎 Kawazu Seizaburō) was born in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor, known for Yojimbo (1961), Tōmei ningen (1954) and Rōnin-gai (1957). He died on February 20, 1983.

Known For

12 titles
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Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961 · 1h 50m · Movie

A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.

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Mothra

Mothra

1961 · 1h 41m · Movie

An expedition to Infant Island uncovers a native tribe and twin tiny fairy priestesses of a mythical deity, who sets out to rescue the pair after they are kidnapped by a greedy businessman.

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The 47 Ronin

The 47 Ronin

1941 · 4h 1m · Movie

The legendary Forty-seven ronin plot to avenge the death of their lord, Asano Naganori, by killing Kira Yoshinaka, a shogunate official responsible for Asano being forced to commit seppuku.

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The Insect Woman

The Insect Woman

1963 · 2h 3m · Movie

Life story of a woman born in poverty trying to succeed. Through her many schemes, she faces her ups and downs in a cyclical nature, fueled mostly by self-interest.

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A Geisha

A Geisha

1953 · 1h 25m · Movie

A seasoned geisha and her apprentice maiko are forced to give in to their clients' sexual advances to survive.

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Chushingura

Chushingura

1962 · 3h 27m · Movie

After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.

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7
Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

1956 · 1h 21m · Movie

A couple stand indecisively on a bridge in Asakusa. Tsutae and Yoshiji have lost confidence and passion for their future as they get on the bus for Tsukishima and get off at Suzaki. Across the bridge they see the sign for Suzaki P...

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Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga

1959 · 1h 51m · Movie

Japanese version of 'Cyrano de Bergerac', a poet/swordsman with a huge nose who loves a woman who loves another. Ignoring his true feelings, he helps them get together.

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Shôwa zankyô-den: Karajishi jingi

Shôwa zankyô-den: Karajishi jingi

1969 · 1h 30m · Movie

Hidejuro is sent to prison after killing the boss of a rival family. After being released, he discovers that his family has scattered and he is taking in by a company of quarry workers, whose boss has a strict code of non-violence.

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10
Gambler's Farewell

Gambler's Farewell

1968 · 1h 34m · Movie

The story of men devoted to the Yakuza lifestyle and their struggles during a time of fading Yakuza power.

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11
Hazardous Graduation

Hazardous Graduation

1970 · 1h 23m · Movie

Sex games by students at a junior high school are exposed by the principal and teachers, but the tables are turned in favor of the students.

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Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963 · 1h 34m · Movie

Agent Jiro Kitami attempts to stop a smuggling ring from shipping arms to Vietcong guerrillas.

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