Eitarō Shindō

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Eitarō Shindō

Acting November 10, 1899

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

Eitarō Shindō (1899–1977) was a Japanese film actor. His real name was Tatsugoro Shindo. After working as a stage actor, he entered the film industry and appeared in a wide range…

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Sansho the Bailiff

Sansho the Bailiff

8.1 1954 Movie
Drunken Angel

Drunken Angel

7.6 1948 Movie
The Life of Oharu

The Life of Oharu

7.7 1952 Movie
Chikamatsu Monogatari

Chikamatsu Monogatari

7.8 1954 Movie
Street of Shame

Street of Shame

7.7 1956 Movie
Sisters of the Gion

Sisters of the Gion

7.1 1936 Movie
Princess Yang Kwei-fei

Princess Yang Kwei-fei

6.7 1955 Movie
Osaka Elegy

Osaka Elegy

6.7 1936 Movie
A Geisha

A Geisha

7.6 1953 Movie
Miss Oyu

Miss Oyu

7.2 1951 Movie
Oyaji Daiko

Oyaji Daiko

9.0 1968 TV Show
Repast

Repast

7.6 1951 Movie

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Eitarō Shindō (1899–1977) was a Japanese film actor. His real name was Tatsugoro Shindo. After working as a stage actor, he entered the film industry and appeared in a wide range of films, appearing in as many as 620 works. He was a regular in Kenji Mizoguchi's films, such as Sansho the Bailiff, The Tale of Chikamatsu, and Street of Shame, and played villainous roles in Toei period dramas . In later years, he moved to television dramas , gaining popularity for his roles in family dramas such as Oyaji Taiko. In 1976 he was hospitalized for heart disease and died of a myocardial infarction at Denenchofu Central Hospital on December 18, 1977. He was 78 years old.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1975
    Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

    Movie Self

  2. 1972
    The Drumstick Detective

    TV show

  3. 1970
    Ashita Kara no Koi

    TV show

  4. 1970
    Women of Osaka Castle

    TV show

  5. 1968
    Oyaji Daiko

    TV show

  6. 1967
    Monsieur Zivaco

    Movie President Oike

  7. 1967
    若社長レインボー作戦

    Movie

  8. 1967
    Rebellion of Japan

    Movie

  9. 1966
    The Craziest Operation

    Movie

  10. 1966
    The Man from Planet Alpha

    Movie

  11. 1966
    Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

    Movie

  12. 1966
    Four and A Half Mats

    Movie Yasuzō Fukazawa

  13. 1966
    The Actress vs. the Greedy Sharks

    Movie Sir Doi

  14. 1965
    A Smell of Money

    Movie

  15. 1965
    Sequel Western King, Eastern Leader

    Movie

  16. 1965
    Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1965
    President's Ninja Trick Book Part II

    Movie Kōga (President, Kōga Trading)

  2. 1964
    Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

    Movie

  3. 1964
    Revenge

    Movie Koetsu

  4. 1964
    Raised in a Palace

    Movie Chiyomatsu

  5. 1964
    Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery

    Movie

  6. 1964
    The Kingdom of Jirocho 3

    Movie

  7. 1964
    Warrior of the Wind

    Movie

  8. 1964
    Orders from Hell

    Movie

  9. 1963
    Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

    Movie

  10. 1963
    The Kingdom of Jirocho 2

    Movie

  11. 1963
    A House in the Quarter

    Movie

  12. 1963
    Gang Loyalty and Vengeance

    Movie Horibe

  13. 1963
    The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

    Movie

  14. 1963
    Young Master Yakuza: Edoite Goblin

    Movie

  15. 1963
    Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword

    Movie

  16. 1963
    Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella

    Movie Keishiro Murakami

  17. 1963
    Sword of Solitude

    Movie

  18. 1963
    Kawachi fudoki oiro ke hanjō-ki

    Movie

  19. 1963
    A Devil of a Gentleman

    Movie

  20. 1963
    Tale of Ａ Company Boss Pt.５

    Movie Jirocho

  21. 1963
    Tattoo of Love

    Movie

  22. 1962
    Uragirimono wa jigoku daze

    Movie

  23. 1962
    The Body

    Movie

  24. 1962
    Tengu Priest

    Movie