Isao Kimura: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 36
- on screen
- 1947–2002
- box office
- $173K
- Born
- June 22, 1923
- Birthplace
- Sendamachi, Hiroshima, Japan
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1942-1981
Isao Kimura's Career in Numbers
Isao Kimura's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Isao Kimura works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Love of the Actress Sumako (1947) to Invitation from the Beach (1978), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Isao Kimura Movies by Decade
- 1940s 2
- 1950s 10
- 1960s 19
- 1970s 4
The 1960s were Isao Kimura's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Isao Kimura Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Action 6
- Crime 3
- History 2
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
- Romance 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Isao Kimura has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of action (6).
Isao Kimura Career Milestones
- First film
- The Love of the Actress Sumako 1947
- Biggest box office hit
- High and Low $64.5K worldwide
- Newest film
- Invitation from the Beach 1978
Isao Kimura Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Isao Kimura is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Isao Kimura Movies as an Actor
35- 1978
Invitation from the Beach as Toshihiko Kurahashi - 1974
Pastoral: To Die in the Country as Film Critic · Fantasy - 1974
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell as Tsuchigumo Hyoei · Adventure - 1971
Confessions Among Actresses as Director Nose · Drama - 1968
Black Lizard as Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi · Crime - 1968
Affair in the Snow as Kazuo Imai · Romance - 1967
Impasse as Shingo, Ibuki · Drama - 1967
The Affair as Mitsuhuru · Drama - 1966
Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn as Yagyu Genzaburo · Action - 1965
Conquest as Inspector Enya · Drama - 1965
Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro as Hon'iden Matahachi · Action - 1964
Cruel Story of the Shogunate’s Downfall Drama - 1964
The Shape of Night as Saitô · Drama - 1964
Assassination as Tadasaburo Sasaki · Drama - 1964
Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple as Hon'iden Matahachi · Drama - 1963
High and Low Drama Worldwide box office: $64.5K - 1963
Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style as Hon'iden Matahachi · Action - 1963
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai as Hirotaro Iguchi · Action - 1962
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights as Hon'iden Matahachi · Drama - 1962
Our Marriage as Yutaka Matsumoto · Drama - 1962
The Temple of Wild Geese as Atsumichi Uda · Drama - 1961
Miyamoto Musashi as Hon'iden Matahachi · Action - 1960
Hero of the Red Light District History - 1958
Summer Clouds as Okawa · Drama - 1958
Little Peach as Ryokichi Urushiyama, the husband · Drama - 1957
The Story of Pure Love as Segawa Hospital doctor · Drama - 1957
Rice Drama - 1957
Throne of Blood as Phantom samurai · History Worldwide box office: $61.1K - 1956
Seven Samurai Action - 1955
Beautiful Days Drama - 1953
Mr. Pu Comedy - 1951
Dancing Girl as Nozu · Drama - 1950
The Angry Street Crime - 1949
Stray Dog as Yusa · Crime Worldwide box office: $47K - 1947
The Love of the Actress Sumako Drama
Isao Kimura in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Isao Kimura?
Isao Kimura was born in Sendamachi, Hiroshima, Japan in 1923. Credited on films since 1947, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Isao Kimura (木村 功, Kimura Isao, 22 June 1923 – 4 July 1981), also credited as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese stage and film actor who appeared in over a hundred films. He collaborated with notable directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Mikio Naruse, Tadashi Imai and Yoshishige Yoshida. Born in Hiroshima City, Kimura graduated from the Bunka Gakuin school, Tokyo, in 1943. In 1945, he tragically lost his parents in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and was personally exposed to radiation. He joined the Haiyuza Theatre Company in 1946, but after four years left to form the Youth Actor Club (Gekidan Seihai) along with Eiji Okada and Nobuo Kaneko. Kimura's acting career spanned from 1942 to 1981, during which he made significant appearances in films like Kurosawa's 'Stray Dog', 'Seven Samurai' and 'Ikiru'. In addition to his film work, he was also associated with the Seihai theatre company and made numerous television appearances. His life was cut short at the age of 58 due to cancer.
Who Isao Kimura Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Isao Kimura shares the most films with. Eijirô Tôno comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Chieko Naniwa (6).
Isao Kimura: Questions & Answers
How many movies Isao Kimura has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Isao Kimura been in?
Isao Kimura is credited on 36 films, from 1947 to 2002. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Isao Kimura's highest-grossing movie?
High and Low (1963) is Isao Kimura's biggest box office hit, with $64.5K worldwide, ahead of Throne of Blood (1957) ($61.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Isao Kimura's movies have made $173K.
Isao Kimura's biggest hits What is Isao Kimura's newest movie?
The most recent film on Isao Kimura's filmography is Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Stray Dog’ (2002), in the role of Self.
Who does Isao Kimura work with most often?
Isao Kimura shares the most films with Eijirô Tôno (8 films), Chieko Naniwa (6 films) and Akira Kurosawa (5 films).
The Best Isao Kimura Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 36 credits.
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