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Shintarō Katsu(1931-1997)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Shintarō 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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Shintarō Katsu was born on 29 November 1931 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and producer, 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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    • 5 wins total

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Known for

Toshirō Mifune and Shintarō Katsu in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
7.0
  • Zatôichi(as Shintarô Katsu)
  • 1970
Kaoyaku (1971)
Kaoyaku
6.6
  • Ryota Tachibana(as Shintarô Katsu)
  • 1971
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
7.1
  • Zatôichi(as Shintarô Katsu)
  • 1971
Shintarō Katsu in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1974)
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
8.0
TV Series
  • Zatoichi

Credits

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Actor

  • Ronin Gai (1990)
    Ronin Gai
    6.6
    • Yagoemon Akaushi (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1990
  • Saga of the Phoenix (1989)
    Saga of the Phoenix
    5.4
    • Jiku Ajari (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1989
  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • Zatôichi (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1989
  • Doomed Megalopolis: The Last Megalopolis (1988)
    Doomed Megalopolis: The Last Megalopolis
    6.0
    • Eichi Shibusawa (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1988
  • Dokugan-ryu Masamune (1987)
    Dokugan-ryu Masamune
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Toyotomi Hideyoshi (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1987
  • The Politicians (1983)
    The Politicians
    6.2
    • Masaki Teranishi (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1983
  • Keishi-K (1980)
    Keishi-K
    TV Series
    • K (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1980
  • Shintarō Katsu in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1974)
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Zatoichi
    • 1974–1979
  • Kôchiyama Sôshun (1975)
    Kôchiyama Sôshun
    8.8
    TV Series
    • (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1975
  • The Homeless (1974)
    The Homeless
    5.7
    • Komagen (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1974
  • Bad Reputation: Turf Wars (1974)
    Bad Reputation: Turf Wars
    7.5
    • Asakichi (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1974
  • Tomisaburō Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Manji
    • 1973–1974
  • Shintarō 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 (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1974
  • Yokosuka Navy Prison (1973)
    Yokosuka Navy Prison
    6.7
    • (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1973
  • Shintarō Katsu in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973)
    Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
    6.9
    • Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami (as Shintarô Katsu)
    • 1973

Producer

  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1989
  • Shogun Assassin (1980)
    Shogun Assassin
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1980
  • The Homeless (1974)
    The Homeless
    5.7
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Bad Reputation: Turf Wars (1974)
    Bad Reputation: Turf Wars
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Tomisaburō Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1973–1974
  • Shintarō 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
    6.9
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Shintarō 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
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)
    Zatoichi in Desperation
    6.8
    • 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
  • New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972)
    New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line
    6.4
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Tomisaburō Wakayama and Akihiro Tomikawa in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
    7.6
    • producer
    • 1972

Director

  • Zatoichi (1989)
    Zatoichi
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Keishi-K (1980)
    Keishi-K
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Shintarō 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
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Kôchiyama Sôshun (1975)
    Kôchiyama Sôshun
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Tomisaburō Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)
    Zatoichi in Desperation
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Kaoyaku (1971)
    Kaoyaku
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1971

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Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Shintarô 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)
  • Children
      Ryûtarô Gan
  • Parents
    • Katsutoji Kineya
  • Relatives
      Tomisaburō Wakayama(Sibling)

Did you know

  • 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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