Isao Kimura - Actor Profile

Isao Kimura

Acting
50Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1923
Birth Place: Senda, Hiroshima, Japan

About Isao Kimura

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.

Best Isao Kimura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Isao Kimura's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Isao Kimura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 Pastoral: To Die in the Country Film Critic Hit Similar →
1974 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell Tsuchigumo Hyoei Hit Similar →
1971 Confessions Among Actresses Director Nose Average Similar →
1970 Pleasure Resort Troubadour's Song - Flop Similar →
1968 Black Lizard Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi Hit Similar →
1968 Affair in the Snow Kazuo Imai Hit Similar →
1967 Impasse Shingo, Ibuki Average Similar →
1967 The Affair Mitsuhuru Average Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Yagyu Genzaburo Hit Similar →
1965 Conquest Inspector Enya Flop Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Hon'iden Matahachi Hit Similar →
1965 Snow Country Shimamura Flop Similar →
1964 Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall - Hit Similar →
1964 The Shape of Night Saitô Hit Similar →
1964 Assassination Tadasaburo Sasaki Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Hon'iden Matahachi Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki Morisuke of Hakoda Super Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style Hon'iden Matahachi Hit Similar →
1963 Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella Tomokichi Flop Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Hirotaro Iguchi Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Detective Arai Super Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Hon'iden Matahachi Hit Similar →
1962 Four Sisters Shoji Ohtsu Average Similar →
1962 Our Marriage Yutaka Matsumoto Hit Similar →
1962 Knightly Advice - Hit Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Atsumichi Uda Hit Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Hon'iden Matahachi Hit Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →
1960 The Stragglers - Flop Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds Okawa Super Hit Similar →
1958 Little Peach Ryokichi Urushiyama, the husband Average Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love Segawa Hospital doctor Hit Similar →
1957 Rice - Average Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Phantom samurai Super Hit Similar →
1955 Yukiko - Flop Similar →
1955 Beautiful Days - Hit Similar →
1954 A Billionaire Koroku Tate Average Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Katsushiro Okamoto Super Hit Similar →
1954 The End of a Day - Flop Similar →
1953 Mr. Pu - Hit Similar →
1952 Vacuum Zone Kitani Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Intern Super Hit Similar →
1951 Sekidô matsuri - Flop Similar →
1951 Dancing Girl Nozu Average Similar →
1951 Still I Live On Mizuno Average Similar →
1950 The Angry Street - Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Yusa Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Love of the Actress Sumako - Hit Similar →

Isao Kimura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Isao Kimura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Isao Kimura is "Hero of the Red Light District" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Isao Kimura acted in?

Isao Kimura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Isao Kimura?

Other notable films include "Seven Samurai", "Yakuza of Seki", and "Ikiru".