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Ryūzō Shimada
★ Acting

Ryūzō Shimada

Born 1931 · Active 1958–1967

Ryūzō Shimada, a notable Japanese actor, appears in Daimajin (1966), where he contributes to the film's rich tapestry of myth and adventure. Set against the backdrop of ancient Japan, the film features a legendary giant who rises to protect the innocent, and Shimada's performance adds depth to this cult classic. His work in Daimajin exemplifies the era's fascination with kaiju and folklore, solidifying his place in the conversation of genre cinema. Shimada's role underscores the film's themes of heroism and sacrifice, making it a vital piece of cult film history.

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Daimajin

Daimajin

1966 ★ 6.5
as Tadakiyo Hanabusa

A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.

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Filmography

69 credits
1960s 56 credits
1967
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
Daimajin as Tadakiyo Hanabusa
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
Movie ★ 8.0
1966
Movie
1965
Movie ★ 6.9
1965
Sword Devil as Hatta
Movie ★ 6.4
1965
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
Movie
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Movie
1964
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege as Hidetada Tokugawa
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
Movie ★ 6.9
1963
Movie ★ 7.3
1963
Movie ★ 7.2
1963
Shinsengumi Chronicles as Shuntarô Furutaka
Movie ★ 6.7
1963
Maiko and the Assassin as Katsura Kogoro
Movie
1963
Bronze Magician as лорд Окура
Movie ★ 6.9
1962
Movie ★ 7.3
1962
The Lightning Sword as Tokusaburō
Movie ★ 8.0
1962
Movie ★ 9.0
1961
Movie ★ 10.0
1961
Movie
1961
The Gambler's Code as Mutsuda no Sanzô
Movie ★ 7.2
1961
Buddha as Bhutika
Movie ★ 10.0
1961
Movie ★ 5.6
1961
Movie ★ 10.0
1961
Movie ★ 6.7
1960
Movie ★ 9.0
1960
What Price Love? as Tango Abe
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
The Demon of Mount Oe as Usui, Sadamitsu (as Ryuuzô Shimada)
Movie ★ 6.5
1960
Satan's Sword as Kamiya Shuzen
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Samurai Save The Virgin as Lt. Saemon Toyama
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Yûrei koban as Saheiji Narumi
Movie
1960
Koga's Messenger as Miyaguchi companion
Movie ★ 5.0
1950s 13 credits
1959
Movie ★ 7.4
1959
Movie ★ 7.5
1959
Movie ★ 5.0
1959
The Lord Pretends as Settsunokami Matsui
Movie
1959
Movie ★ 10.0
1958
Movie
1958
Movie ★ 9.7
1958
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
Movie ★ 6.5
1958
Movie ★ 8.0
1958
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