Takashi Shimura
Chameleon of Japanese Cinema
Published on 28. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
293 pages
978-1-4766-7013-3 (ISBN)
Description
Considered one of the finest performers in world cinema, Japanese actor Takashi Shimura (1905-1982) appeared in more than 300 stage, film and television roles during his five-decade career. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with Akira Kurosawa, including major roles in the landmark classics Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954), and for his memorable characterizations in Ishiro Honda's Godzilla (1954) and several Kaiju sequels. This is the first complete English-language account of Shimura's work. In addition to historical and critical coverage of Shimura's life and career, it includes an extensive filmography.
Reviews / Votes
"[This] is the long overdue bio of the brilliant actor. The author is to be commended not only for his research but his erudite discourse on Japanese cinema and Shimura's role in it...this book is likely to stand as the definitive study of this versatile character actor. The meticulously compiled filmography is the most complete ever published in print or online and puts sources like IMDb to shame."-So Cal Arts and Entertainment.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
41 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-7013-3 (9781476670133)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.
Content
Table of Contents
Foreword by Paul M. Jensen
Preface
?1.?????, 1905
?2.?Toro no o fumu -otoko-tachi (1945)
?3.?Yoidore tenshi (1948)
?4.?Nora inu (1949)
?5.?Rashomon (1950)
?6.?Ikiru (1952)
?7.?Shichinin no Samurai (1954)
?8.?Gojira (1954)
?9.?Ikimono no Kiroku (1955)
10.?More Kaiju Tokusatsu and Jidai-Geki for -Shimura-san
11.?Akira, Toshiro and -Oji-chan
12.?Tengoku to jigoku (1963)
13.?Tojojinbutsu Senmonka Supreme
Conclusion
Appendix A: Takashi Shimura Filmography
Appendix B: Takashi Shimura Television Episodes
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Foreword by Paul M. Jensen
Preface
?1.?????, 1905
?2.?Toro no o fumu -otoko-tachi (1945)
?3.?Yoidore tenshi (1948)
?4.?Nora inu (1949)
?5.?Rashomon (1950)
?6.?Ikiru (1952)
?7.?Shichinin no Samurai (1954)
?8.?Gojira (1954)
?9.?Ikimono no Kiroku (1955)
10.?More Kaiju Tokusatsu and Jidai-Geki for -Shimura-san
11.?Akira, Toshiro and -Oji-chan
12.?Tengoku to jigoku (1963)
13.?Tojojinbutsu Senmonka Supreme
Conclusion
Appendix A: Takashi Shimura Filmography
Appendix B: Takashi Shimura Television Episodes
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index