Isao Kimura

Isao Kimura (木村 功, Kimura Isao, June 22, 1923–July 4, 1981), also known as Ko Kimura, was a Japanese actor. He appeared in several films directed by Akira Kurosawa. The first was Stray Dog (1949) as Yusa the criminal. Perhaps his most notable role was in Seven Samurai as the young samurai Katsushiro. He died of esophageal cancer. Filmography of Isao Kimura include:

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  • Jun 22, 1923

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  • 1981 (age 57 years)

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