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Yoshitaka Zushi
Born 1955-03-19
Yoshitaka Zushi (頭師佳孝, born March 19, 1955 in Osaka, Japan) was discovered when he was eight years old by one of Akira Kurosawa's partners and debuted in the role of young Toshio in Kaneto Shindô's "Haha" (Mother, 1963). Since then he has appeared first and foremost in Kurosawa's pictures, beginning with "Akahige" (Red Beard, 1965). His most outstanding role is undeniably that of Rokkuchan, the insane young man who drives a trolley through the slums, in the wonderful "Dodesukaden" (1970).
Screen work
Movies & roles
SOAR: I Wish You Were HereRoleBest Wishes for TomorrowRoleProdigyRoleAkira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'SelfClosed WardChu-SanMadadayoNeighborChizuko's Younger SisterWhite Suit ManThe Edo Murders: Sasachi's First CaseRoleDreamsPvt. NoguchiThe Silk RoadRoleRanRoleSound of the TideRoleKyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô eRoleHuman Revolution IIRoleDodes'ka-denRoku-ChanThe Human BulletOlder BrotherSilver BootsRolePunch GuyRoleA Comedy in Front of the Station: MangaTomono KyutaroWhen the Flowers BloomRoleLife of Matsu the UntamedRoleRed BeardChoboMotherToshioThe Lucky GeneralRole