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Shintaro Katsu (Japanese: 勝 新太郎, Hepburn: Katsu Shintarō, 29 November 1931 – 21 June 1997) was a Japanese actor, singer, and filmmaker. He is known for starring in the Akumyo series, the Hoodlum Soldier series, and the Zatoichi series.
Shintarô Katsu (1931-1997) was a Japanese actor best known for playing the blind samurai Zatoichi in many films and TV series. He also directed and produced some of his own works, and was married to Tamao Nakamura.
- January 1, 1
- Tokyo, Japan
- January 1, 1
- Kashiwa, Japan
Jun 30, 1997 · Sintaro Katsu was a Japanese actor who starred in the Zatoichi series of movies and TV shows. He was known for his original and realistic sword-fight scenes, his naive and rebellious personality, and his tragic death in 1997.
Mar 14, 2023 · Available in 1080P for best quality and English subtitles are available. Turn on CC, Auto Translate, select your language. A documentary on Shintaro Katsu, the great actor in the Zatoichi movie...
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- Retro Fan
Learn about the life and career of Shintarô Katsu, the actor who played the blind samurai Zatoichi in 26 movies. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, spouse, family, trivia and more.
- November 29, 1931
- June 21, 1997
A comprehensive list of 25 original films and 5 modern remakes featuring Shintaro Katsu as the blind swordsman Zatoichi. Find ratings, directors, stars, and plot summaries for each film.
Jun 17, 2024 · Katsu Shintarō (born November 29, 1931, Tokyo, Japan—died June 21, 1997, Kashiwa, Chiba prefecture) was a Japanese actor whose portrayal of Zatoichi, a blind master swordsman, in a series of motion pictures and on television brought him fame and influenced similar films in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
