10.0
10.0
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
as Gorō Niinuma
Toshirō Mifune
Also known as: Toshiro Mifune, Mifune Toshiro, Toshirou Mifune
Acting
Born:April 1, 1920
Died:December 24, 1997(aged 77)
Birthplace:Qingdao, China
Nationality:Japan
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CommunityBiography
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.
Notable Works
Snow TrailDrunken AngelStray DogRashomonSeven SamuraiSamurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Filmography (159 movies)
10.0
10.0
Strawberry Road
1991
as Taoka
10.0
10.0
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
as Nagao Tamekage
9.5
9.5
Lord Mito
1978
as Sakuzaemon Okumura
8.8
8.8
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
as Kosuke Oishi
8.7
8.7
Tora-san Goes North
1987
as Junkichi Ueno
8.5
8.5
Seven Samurai
1954
as Kikuchiyo
8.4
8.4
High and Low
1963
as Kingo Gondo
8.3
8.3
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
8.3
8.3
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
as Omura
8.2
8.2
Samurai Rebellion
1967
Producer
8.2
8.2
Red Beard
1965
as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
8.1
8.1
Yojimbo
1961
as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
8.0
8.0
The Militarists
1970
as Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
8.0
8.0
The Hidden Fortress
1958
as General Rokurota Makabe
8.0
8.0
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
as Self
8.0
8.0
Rashomon
1950
as Tajômaru
8.0
8.0
The Important Man
1961
as Ánimas Trujano
8.0
8.0
Sanjuro
1962
as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
7.9
7.9
Throne of Blood
1957
as Taketoki Washizu
7.7
7.7
The Sword of Doom
1966
as Toranosuke Shimada
7.7
7.7
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
as Kôichi Nishi
7.7
7.7
The Life of Oharu
1952
as Katsunosuke
7.6
7.6
Drunken Angel
1948
as Matsunaga
7.6
7.6
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
as Kurokawa
7.6
7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
7.5
7.5
Stray Dog
1949
as Det. Murakami
7.4
7.4
Samurai Banners
1969
Producer
7.3
7.3
The Quiet Duel
1949
as Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
7.3
7.3
I Live in Fear
1955
as Kiichi Nakajima
7.3
7.3
Safari 5000
1969
as Yūichirō Takase
7.3
7.3
Samurai Assassin
1965
as Tsuruchiyo Niiro
7.2
7.2
The Rickshaw Man
1958
as Matsugorō Tomishima
7.2
7.2
Chûshingura
1962
as Genba Tawaraboshi
7.2
7.2
The Ambitious
1970
as Shojiro Goto
7.2
7.2
Japan's Longest Day
1967
as War Minister General Korechika Anami
7.2
7.2
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
7.2
7.2
Grand Prix
1966
as Izō Yamura
7.2
7.2
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
7.2
7.2
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
7.2
7.2
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
7.1
7.1
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
Director
7.1
7.1
The Lower Depths
1957
as Sutekichi the Thief
7.1
7.1
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
as Mohei
7.0
7.0
The Idiot
1951
as Denkichi Akama
7.0
7.0
Shag
1978
Executive Producer
7.0
7.0
Shogun's Samurai
1978
as Yoshinao Tokugawa
7.0
7.0
cf Girl
1989
as Shūichirō Hase
7.0
7.0
Sword for Hire
1952
as Sasa Hayatenosuke
7.0
7.0
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
as Tasaburō Kasumi
7.0
7.0
Snow Trail
1947
as Eijima
7.0
7.0
Deep River
1995
as Tsukada
7.0
7.0
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
as Shogoro Yano
7.0
7.0
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
as Kumaza
7.0
7.0
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
as Kosuke Oishi
7.0
7.0
Battle Anthem
1983
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
7.0
7.0
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
as Kyūbei Matsufuji
6.9
6.9
Hell in the Pacific
1968
as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
6.9
6.9
Scandal
1950
as Ichirô Aoye
6.9
6.9
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
Producer
6.9
6.9
Red Sun
1971
as Kuroda Jubei
6.8
6.8
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
Producer
6.8
6.8
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
as Mataemon Araki
6.8
6.8
A Wife's Heart
1956
as Kenkichi
6.8
6.8
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951
as Yonetaro Katayama
6.7
6.7
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
as Yojimbo/Sasa
6.6
6.6
Samurai Saga
1959
as Heihachiro Komaki
6.6
6.6
Midway
1976
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
6.6
6.6
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
as Tsuchiya Michinao
6.5
6.5
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950
as Teisaku Nagasawa
6.5
6.5
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
as Kitagawa
6.5
6.5
Rise Against the Sword
1966
as Abare Gōemon
6.5
6.5
Wedding Ring
1950
as Takeshi Ema
6.4
6.4
Whirlwind
1964
as Lord Akashi
6.4
6.4
Red Lion
1969
Producer
6.4
6.4
Picture Bride
1995
as The Benshi
6.4
6.4
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
6.3
6.3
Princess from the Moon
1987
as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
6.3
6.3
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
as Rokuro Kai
6.3
6.3
The Gambling Samurai
1960
as Kunisada Chuji
6.3
6.3
Love and Faith
1978
as Taiko Hideyoshi
6.1
6.1
The Last Gunfight
1960
as Detective Saburo Fujioka
6.1
6.1
Paper Tiger
1975
as Ambassador Kagoyama
6.0
6.0
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
6.0
6.0
Attack Squadron
1963
as Lt. Colonel Senda
6.0
6.0
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984
as Fisherman
6.0
6.0
No More God, No More Love
1985
as Kōzō Kanzaki
6.0
6.0
Fort Graveyard
1965
as Sergeant Kosugi
6.0
6.0
Good Luck to These Two
1957
as Toshio Maruyama
6.0
6.0
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
as Matsumura
5.8
5.8
The Challenge
1982
as Toru Yoshida
5.8
5.8
1941
1979
as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
5.8
5.8
Winter Kills
1979
as Keith
5.7
5.7
Samurai Pirate
1963
as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
5.6
5.6
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
as Kroomak
5.6
5.6
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
5.6
5.6
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
as Osami
5.4
5.4
The Bushido Blade
1981
as Shogun's Commander
5.4
5.4
Death of a Tea Master
1989
as Rikyu Sen-no
5.3
5.3
The Three Treasures
1959
as Prince Yamato Takeru
5.3
5.3
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
as Tasaburo
5.0
5.0
Domineering
1982
as Masao Tadokoro
5.0
5.0
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
1979
as Sadanobu Matsudaira
5.0
5.0
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
as Miyamoto Musashi
4.6
4.6
Journey of Honor
1991
as Ieyasu Tokugawa
3.5
3.5
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
as Tamon Umei
3.4
3.4
Inchon
1981
as Saito-San
2.0
2.0
The Walking Major
1970
as Kinugasa Tadao
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Lowly Ronin
1981
as Sanjuro Hinoki
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982
The Surf
1954
as Skipper of the Utashima-maru
Scoundrel
1956
as Kanji
Theater of Life
1958
Swift Current
1952
as Shunsuke Kosugi
Sunflower Girl
1953
as Ippei Hitachi
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
A Man Among Men
1955
as "Buick" Maki
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
as Tenkai's nephew Jirō
These Foolish Times
1947
as Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982
as Tamon Umei
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951
as Kenji Kawakami
Pirates
1951
as Tora
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949
as Tetsu
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
as Mizuno
The Black Fury
1954
as Eiichi Tsuda
Rainy Night Duel
1956
as Masahiko Koseki
Elegy
1951
as Prosecutor Daisuke Toki
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
as Toshinoshin Taya
Escape from Prison
1950
as Shinkichi
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
as Kukkune no jî
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966
as Self
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
as Matsuo Tokuzō
The Mad Atlantic
1966
Executive Producer
A Man in the Storm
1957
as Saburō Watari
Settlement of Love
1956
as Shuntarō Ōhira
A Dangerous Hero
1957
as Kawada
All is Well
1955
as Daikichi Risshun
All is Well 2
1955
as Daikichi Risshun
Down Town
1957
as Yoshio Tsuruishi
The Retired Samurai
1987
as Hikozaemon Ōkubo
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
as Tokugawa Ieyasu
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
as Shūsai Kondō
The Shatterer
1987
as Murai
Home-Brewed Tatsu
1962
as Tatsu
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
as Gorō Sakata
Foghorn
1952
as Chiyokichi
The Last Embrace
1953
as Shinkichi / Hayakawa
No Time for Tears
1955
as Mitsuo Yano
The Underworld
1956
as Chief Inspector Kumada
Man Against Man
1960
as Kaji
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983
as Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Theater Of Life
1983
as Hyōtarō Aonari
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
as Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
1983
as Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
Morning for Two
1971
Producer
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