Seizaburō Kawazu

Acting Born Aug 31, 1908 Died Feb 20, 1983 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Tokyo, Japan 193 credits

Biography

Seizaburō Kawazu was an actor born in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1908. Known by the stage name 河津清三郎, his career included two hundred two known credits in movies and television shows. Among his recognized work are appearances in the films Yojimbo in 1961, Tōmei ningen in 1954, and Rōnin-gai in 1957. He passed away on February 20, 1983 at the age of seventy-four.

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Career

Career overview

Seizaburō Kawazu was an actor born in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan, on August 31, 1908. Known professionally by his birth name and the stage name represented by the Japanese characters provided in source records, he built a substantial career in the film industry, accumulating two hundred two known credits over the course of his working life.

Among his extensive filmography, he is particularly known for his appearances in the 1954 film Tōmei ningen, the 1957 film Rōnin-gai, and the 1961 film Yojimbo. His career spanned decades, marking him as a recognized figure in Japanese cinema.

Seizaburō Kawazu passed away on February 20, 1983, at the age of seventy-four.

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Takashi Shimura 7 shared titles

Akihiko Hirata 6 shared titles

Toshirō Mifune 5 shared titles

Yōsuke Natsuki 5 shared titles

Yoshibumi Tajima 5 shared titles

Koji Tsuruta 5 shared titles

Susumu Fujita 4 shared titles

Sachio Sakai 4 shared titles

Jun Tazaki 4 shared titles

Yōko Tsukasa 3 shared titles

Career timeline

1983

Karate Cop 2

1976

Autumn Interlude

1974

The FamilyThe Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers

1973

Sex and FuryThe Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers

1972

Professional KillersRed Peony Gambler: Execution of DutyOrganized Crime: Killer's Glory

1971

The Gambler's CounterattackRed Peony Gambler: Here to Kill YouA Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood BrothersCapone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation

1970

Hazardous Graduation

1969

Japan Organized Crime BossRed Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling RoomBrutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi TattooDelinquent Boss: Wolves of the CityA Modern Yakuza: Humanity and Justice of the Outlaw

1968

Gamblers: The RaidGambler's FarewellSnake Woman's CurseFive Gents and a Chinese MerchantReturn of the Outlaw

1967

Once and For AllOrganized Violence IIGame of Chance 2Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4Gamblers

1966

Glorious FightsSazen Tange and The Secret of the UrnContemporary Tales of Chivalry 2The Bullet and the HorseContemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf

1965

Tattooed LifeJudo Showdown

1964

Akō RōshiDogoraThe Frolic of the BeastsHail the 3 Gents

1963

The Insect WomanAttack SquadronNew Tale of ZatoichiInterpol Code 8Travel Stories of a Company President

1962

GorathChûshinguraThird Generation's Loyalty OfferingShimizu Port Salaryman Part IIParakin to Kyū-chan mōshiwakenai yarō-tachi

1961

YojimboMothraThe Last WarBlueprint of MurderDaredevil in the Castle

1960

The Dangerous KissScars of HonorThe Storm of the PacificThe Secret of the TelegianThe Approach of Autumn

1959

Evil Man of EdoSaga of the VagabondsSamurai SagaThe LighthouseThe Big Boss

1958

The Young BeastThe Gay MasqueradeThe Little ActressMermaids and Sea RobbersThe Capital of Love

1957

Freelance SamuraiEvening CalmThe Paradise Island StoryStreet of RoninThe Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)

1956

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light DistrictSatan's TownThe Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)Semyonov's Gold IngotsVictory Is Ours

1955

Passion and Rifle BulletsTales of GinzaJirochô yûkyôden: Akiba no himatsuriSuch is LifeRikidozan: Man of Fury

1954

Jirocho's New YearJirocho in DisgraceInvisible ManGhost ManLast of the Wild Ones

1953

Jirocho's Home-ComingJirocho Strikes a Daring BlowJirocho, the HuntedHer Captive GamblersA Geisha

1952

A Guide to MarriageJirocho Rises in Fame三万両五十三次Suttobi kagoLove's Zephir Along the Tokaido

1951

Clothes of DeceptionThe White OrchidTsuki yori no hahaPure White NightsAh, Youth

1950

Snow-FlakeSenka o koeteDuel in the SunA Female Doctor's Examination Room

1949

Late Night ConfessionOmokage SanshiroA Woman's FightAt the Time Men Have Seen BloodDoburoku no Tatsu

1948

Doyō fujinUtsukushiki hyōThe Dead Beauty IncidentThe Terror of Z

1947

First Love StoryTekken no machiInvitation to Happiness

Full Filmography

193 titles

Karate Cop 2 (1983)
Autumn Interlude (1976)
The Family (1974) as Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Tabuchi
The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers (1974)
Sex and Fury (1973) as Yoshikazu Kurokawa
The Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers (1973) as President Ri
Professional Killers (1972)
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty (1972)
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Organized Crime: Killer's Glory (1972)
The Gambler's Counterattack (1971) as Nikaido
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You (1971) as Jinpachi Tomita
A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers (1971)
Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation (1971) as President Ato
Hazardous Graduation (1970)
Japan Organized Crime Boss (1969) as Inosuke Yato
Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room (1969)
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo (1969)
Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City (1969)
A Modern Yakuza: Humanity and Justice of the Outlaw (1969)
Kanto Street Peddlers (1969) as Tomisaburo Zenimura
Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower (1969)
Gamblers: The Raid (1968) as Kanai
Gambler's Farewell (1968) as Masayohi Iwasaki
Snake Woman's Curse (1968) as Cyôbei Ônuma , Landlord
Five Gents and a Chinese Merchant (1968) as Shōgo Ejiri
Return of the Outlaw (1968)
East China Sea (1968)
魔性の女 (1968)
Once and For All (1967)
Organized Violence II (1967) as Kikukawa
Game of Chance 2 (1967)
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 (1967)
Gamblers (1967)
Rusty Pendant (1967)
Wild Spirit (1967) as Somegorô Kurogane
Glorious Fights (1966) as Takeo Yamazaki
Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn (1966) as Guraku
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 (1966)
The Bullet and the Horse (1966)
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf (1966)
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown (1966)
The Protector (1966)
Kingdom of Samurai (1966)
Dokonjo Taisho (1966)
Return of Gun Dog (1966)
Tattooed Life (1965) as Jugoro Akamatsu
Judo Showdown (1965) as Okakura
Akō Rōshi (1964) as Ooishi Mujin
Dogora (1964) as Gangster Boss
The Frolic of the Beasts (1964)
Hail the 3 Gents (1964)
The Insect Woman (1963) as Karasawa
Attack Squadron (1963) as Kosaku Aruga
New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) as Banno
Interpol Code 8 (1963) as Ashiya Haitani
Travel Stories of a Company President (1963)
3 Gents In Hawaii (1963) as Mizutani (President of Fukusukeya)
Aloha 3 Gents (1963) as Mizutani (President of Fukusukeya)
Dokuritsu bijin-tai (1963)
Travel Stories of a Company President Part II (1963) as Gondō (Tōzai Paint Executive)
Gorath (1962) as Tada - Minister of Finance
Chûshingura (1962) as Asano Official
Third Generation's Loyalty Offering (1962)
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II (1962)
Parakin to Kyū-chan mōshiwakenai yarō-tachi (1962)
Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-ten (1962)
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong (1962)
Umineko ga tonde (1962)
Marriage of the Sky and the Sea (1962)
Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū (1962)
Yojimbo (1961) as Seibê - brothel operator
Mothra (1961) as General
The Last War (1961) as Director of the Mizutani Defense Agency
Blueprint of Murder (1961) as Yûsaku Ôshima
Daredevil in the Castle (1961) as Harunaga Ono
The Masterless 47 – Part II (1961)
Eternity of Love (1961)
The Witness Killed (1961)
The Dangerous Kiss (1960)
Scars of Honor (1960)
The Storm of the Pacific (1960)
The Secret of the Telegian (1960) as Boss Onishi
The Approach of Autumn (1960) as Asao
Yamihōshi (1960)
The Last Gunfight (1960) as Kyuzaburo Oka
Honno-Ji in Flames (1960)
Onatsu Detective Case: Mad Slasher (1960)
Showdown on Pier No.3 (1960) as Ōmura
風来物語あばれ飛車 (1960)
Evil Man of Edo (1959)
Saga of the Vagabonds (1959) as Hyoe Yamana
Samurai Saga (1959) as Nagashima
The Lighthouse (1959)
The Big Boss (1959)
Disappearance in the Night (1959)
A Thousand Flying Cranes (1959) as Ônuma
Stop the Old Fox (1959) as Mizuno
Snake Princess (1959)
Utamaro, Painter of the Woman (1959)
The Woman and the Pirate (1959) as 川島源次郎
The Enchanting Devil (1959)
風来物語任侠篇 (1959)
The Young Beast (1958)
The Gay Masquerade (1958)
The Little Actress (1958)
Mermaids and Sea Robbers (1958)
The Capital of Love (1958) as Shogo Obayashi
Executive Chair (1958) as Shinsuke Tachibana
The Swishing Sword (1958)
Hanatarō Jumon (1958)
Ambush at Iga Pass (1958)
Freelance Samurai (1957) as Hankuro Iga
Evening Calm (1957)
The Paradise Island Story (1957)
Street of Ronin (1957)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) (1957)
Ôban (1957) as Kitani
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957) as Kanji Kitani
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen (1957) as Kanji Kitani
Reign of Terror (1957) as Hayato Takagi
Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District (1956) as Mr. Ochiai
Satan's Town (1956) as Hayasaki
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956)
Semyonov's Gold Ingots (1956) as Ippei Shizuno
Victory Is Ours (1956)
The Bathroom Murder (1956)
Passion and Rifle Bullets (1955) as Ippei Shizuno
Tales of Ginza (1955) as Katsumi Kyôgoku
Jirochô yûkyôden: Akiba no himatsuri (1955)
Such is Life (1955)
Rikidozan: Man of Fury (1955)
Bodyguard from Hell (1955)
Jirocho's New Year (1954)
Jirocho in Disgrace (1954)
Invisible Man (1954) as Takamitsu Nanjô / Invisible Man Nanjô
Ghost Man (1954) as Kousuke Kindaichi
Last of the Wild Ones (1954)
Daikichi Konomura (1954) as Zenbei Okoushi
Yakuza bayashi (1954)
My Pistol Is Quick (1954)
Jirocho's Home-Coming (1953)
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow (1953)
Jirocho, the Hunted (1953)
Her Captive Gamblers (1953)
A Geisha (1953) as Kusuda
Jirocho Begins His Roving Life (1953)
A Guide to Marriage (1952)
Jirocho Rises in Fame (1952)
三万両五十三次 (1952)
Suttobi kago (1952)
Love's Zephir Along the Tokaido (1952) as Yajirobei
お洒落狂女 (1952) as Suwabe Sangoro
Clothes of Deception (1951) as Watanabe
The White Orchid (1951)
Tsuki yori no haha (1951) as Kunio
Pure White Nights (1951)
Ah, Youth (1951)
The Inner Palace Conspiracy (1951) as Shimajiro, public servant
Yasubei Nakayama (1951)
Snow-Flake (1950) as Teinosuke
Senka o koete (1950)
Duel in the Sun (1950) as Bureau Chief Ida
A Female Doctor's Examination Room (1950) as Dr. Noma
Late Night Confession (1949)
Omokage Sanshiro (1949)
A Woman's Fight (1949)
At the Time Men Have Seen Blood (1949)
Doburoku no Tatsu (1949)
Chobei the Rogue (1949)
Doyō fujin (1948) as Shōzō Kimoji
Utsukushiki hyō (1948)
The Dead Beauty Incident (1948)
The Terror of Z (1948)
First Love Story (1947)
Tekken no machi (1947)
Invitation to Happiness (1947)
As Long as I Live (1946)
Those Who Make Tomorrow (1946) as Himself (uncredited)
Kanchō umi no bara (1945)
The Dawn of Freedom (1944)
The Cruel Sea (1944)
The Opium War (1943)
Wings of Victory (1942)
Bouquet of the South Seas (1942) as Kusakabe, pilot
The 47 Ronin (1941) as Lord Etchumori Hosokawa
You and I (1941) as Kenzô Asano
A Man of the Arts (1941)
Ah, My Hometown (1938) as Shinkichi Takino
The Straits of Love and Hate (1937) as Yoshitaro Suzuki
Oiwa Nagaya (1931) as Iemon Tamiya
Beheading Place (1929)
Rônin-gai - Dai-san-wa: Tsukareta hitobito (1929)
Samurai Town Story Part I (1928)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Seizaburō Kawazu best known for?

Seizaburō Kawazu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sex and Fury (1973), Professional Killers (1972), Nada es para siempre (1999), Gamblers: The Raid (1968).

When and where was Seizaburō Kawazu born?

Seizaburō Kawazu was born on August 31, 1908 in Nihonbashikakigaracho, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on February 20, 1983.

How many credits does Seizaburō Kawazu have?

Seizaburō Kawazu has accumulated over 193 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1983.

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