Yoshitaka Zushi
March 19, 1955 · 71 years old
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…
Known For
4 titles
Dreams
A collection of tales based upon eight of director Akira Kurosawa's recurring dreams.
Red Beard
In 19th-century Japan, a rough-tempered yet charitable town doctor trains a young intern.
Dodes'ka-den
Various tales in the lives of Tokyo slum dwellers, including a mentally deficient young man obsessed with driving his own commuter trolley.
Madadayo
Following World War II, a retired professor approaching his autumn years finds his quality of life drastically reduced in war-torn Tokyo. Denying despair, he pursues writing and celebrates his birthday with his adoring students.