Kazuo Kitamura

Kazuo Kitamura

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1927 · Died: May 6, 2007

Personal Details

Height5' 7"
BornMar 11, 1927 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kazuo Kitamura, a celebrated Japanese thespian, made his grand entrance into the world on March 11, 1927, within the vibrant and pulsating cityscape of Tokyo, Japan, a metropolis renowned for its rich cultural heritage and storied history.

As a stalwart figure in the Japanese film industry, Kitamura left an enduring and profound impact on the world of cinema, captivating the hearts and minds of audiences far and wide with his exceptional acting prowess, which he consistently showcased in a diverse array of cinematic productions that spanned numerous genres and styles.

Notable roles undertaken by this esteemed individual comprise a diverse range of cinematic endeavors, including a pivotal performance in the groundbreaking 1970 film "Tora! Tora! Tora!", a critically acclaimed dramatic turn in the 1963 masterpiece "High and Low", and a high-octane action-packed appearance in the 2005 film "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade".

Kazuo Kitamura's remarkable life, marked by a plethora of creative endeavors and unforgettable achievements, finally came to a close on the sixth day of May, in the year two thousand and seven, within the boundaries of the vibrant Shinjuku district, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan.

Career

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2006
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2005
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2001
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1991
Heat Wave
Heat Wave as Kosugi
{"id":223517,"title":"Black Rain","year":"1989","character":"Shigematsu Shizuma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-rain-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223517.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223517.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Black Rain
Black Rain as Shigematsu Shizuma
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1981
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Why Not?
Why Not? as Koide
{"id":34998,"title":"Vengeance Is Mine","year":"1979","character":"Shigomi Deike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vengeance-is-mine-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34998.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Shigomi Deike
{"id":165186,"title":"Summer Soldiers","year":"1972","character":"Tachikawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/summer-soldiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165186.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Summer Soldiers
Summer Soldiers as Tachikawa
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1970
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora! as Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka
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1968
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1966
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1964
Yearning
Yearning as Mr. Morizono
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Kwaidan
Kwaidan as Tomomori (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
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Intentions of Murder
Intentions of Murder as Seiichiro Takahashi
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1963
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High and Low
High and Low as Third Reporter
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1961