Toshirō Mifune
Known for: Acting
Born: April 1, 1920
Died: December 24, 1997
Place of birth: Qingdao, China
Toshirō Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born in Qingdao, China, but was raised in Japan. Mifune's career spanned over 50 years, during which he collaborated extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, creating some of the most iconic films in Japanese cinema. Mifune gained international recognition for his performances in Kurosawa's films, particularly in samurai films. He portrayed strong, dynamic, and often rebellious characters, bringing a raw intensity to his roles. Some of his notable collaborations with Kurosawa include "Rashomon" (1950), "Seven Samurai" (1954), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958), which inspired George Lucas's "Star Wars." Apart from his work with Kurosawa, Mifune appeared in numerous other films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played roles in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and war films. Some of his other notable films include "The Throne of Blood" (1957), "High and Low" (1963), and "Red Beard" (1965). Mifune's charismatic presence, powerful performances, and ability to convey complex emotions made him an iconic figure in Japanese cinema. He received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the film industry, including several honors at the Venice Film Festival and a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Filmography
168 movies · 11 TV shows, newest first
7.0
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
7.5
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
8.0
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
6.5
Picture Bride
1995
7.3
Deep River
1995
5.8
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
5.1
Journey of Honor
1991
9.5
Strawberry Road
1991
10.0
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
5.6
Death of a Tea Master
1989
7.0
cf Girl
1989
10.0
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
6.4
Princess from the Moon
1987
NR
The Retired Samurai
1987
9.0
Tora-san Goes North
1987
10.0
The Shatterer
1987
7.0
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
7.0
No More God, No More Love
1985
6.7
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984
NR
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
8.0
Burning Mountain River
1984
7.0
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983
NR
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
NR
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
1983
7.7
Battle Anthem
1983
8.0
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983
NR
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983
NR
The Brave Man Says Little
1983
9.0
Theater Of Life
1983
8.0
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982
5.4
Domineering
1982
5.9
The Challenge
1982
9.0
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982
10.0
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982
8.0
Lowly Ronin
1981
NR
Tuesday Suspense Theater
1981
5.3
The Bushido Blade
1981
5.8
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
3.9
Inchon
1981
6.5
Sekigahara
1981
4.5
Shogun
1980
7.7
Shōgun
1980
7.4
Port Arthur
1980
5.8
1941
1979
6.0
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
1979
6.4
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
5.7
Winter Kills
1979NR
The 47 Ronins of Ako
1979
9.8
Lord Mito
1978
6.8
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
7.3
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
6.4
Love and Faith
1978
7.5
Shag
1978
7.0
Shogun's Samurai
1978
8.5
Falcons of Edo
1978
7.7
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
7.8
Proof of the Man
1977
6.6
Midway
1976
8.0
Ronin in a Lawless Town
1976
6.2
Paper Tiger
1975
10.0
Ronin of the Wastelands
1972
6.8
Red Sun
19718.0
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
8.0
Morning for Two
1971
9.0
Epic Chushingura
1971
7.5
The Militarists
1970
6.0
The Walking Major
1970
6.9
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
7.3
The Ambitious
1970
6.8
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
6.9
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
6.5
Red Lion
1969
6.4
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
7.2
Safari 5000
1969
7.4
Samurai Banners
1969
7.0
Hell in the Pacific
19688.0
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
8.5
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
7.0
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
7.3
Japan's Longest Day
1967
8.3
Samurai Rebellion
1967
7.3
Grand Prix
1966
8.0
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966
9.0
The Mad Atlantic
1966
6.2
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
7.8
The Sword of Doom
1966
6.3
Rise Against the Sword
1966
6.1
Fort Graveyard
1965
8.4
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
7.1
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
8.2
Red Beard
1965
7.3
Samurai Assassin
1965
6.6
Whirlwind
1964
5.9
Samurai Pirate
1963
6.9
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
8.4
High and Low
1963
7.0
Attack Squadron
1963
7.1
Chûshingura
1962
6.5
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962
7.0
Tatsu
1962
7.9
Sanjuro
1962
7.9
The Important Man
1961
9.0
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
8.1
Yojimbo
1961
9.0
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
7.5
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
10.0
The Masterless 47
1960
7.7
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
7.0
Man Against Man
1960
6.0
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
6.9
The Gambling Samurai
1960
6.2
The Last Gunfight
1960
5.5
The Three Treasures
1959
6.3
Desperado Outpost
1959
6.8
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
6.9
Samurai Saga
1959
6.5
The Big Boss
1959
8.0
The Hidden Fortress
1958
10.0
Theater of Life
1958
10.0
All About Marriage
1958
NR
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
7.2
The Rickshaw Man
1958
9.0
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
5.4
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
7.7
Downtown
1957
7.1
The Lower Depths
1957
9.0
A Dangerous Hero
1957
6.5
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
8.0
Good Luck to These Two
1957
7.0
A Man in the Storm
1957
7.9
Throne of Blood
1957
9.0
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
NR
Scoundrel
1956
6.9
A Wife's Heart
1956
9.0
Settlement of Love
1956
7.0
The Underworld
1956
8.0
Rainy Night Duel
1956
7.2
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
7.3
I Live in Fear
1955
7.2
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
9.0
No Time for Tears
1955
10.0
All is Well 2
1955
10.0
All is Well
1955
8.0
A Man Among Men
1955
8.0
The Black Fury
1954
8.0
The Surf
1954
7.2
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
8.5
Seven Samurai
1954
7.8
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
10.0
Sunflower Girl
1953
10.0
The Last Embrace
1953
7.0
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
10.0
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
7.0
Swift Current
1952
8.0
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
6.7
Sword for Hire
1952
9.0
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952
7.7
The Life of Oharu
1952
10.0
Foghorn
1952
6.6
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
10.0
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
6.8
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951
6.0
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
10.0
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951
10.0
Pirates
1951
7.0
The Idiot
1951
9.0
Elegy
1951
7.0
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
8.0
Rashomon
1950
6.6
Wedding Ring
1950
6.9
Scandal
1950
6.9
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950
10.0
Escape from Prison
1950
7.6
Stray Dog
1949
10.0
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949
7.3
The Quiet Duel
1949
7.6
Drunken Angel
1948
10.0
These Foolish Times
1947
7.0
Snow Trail
1947