Kentarō Shimizu

Acting

Kentarō Shimizu

Born October 11, 1952 · Kokura, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan (age 74)

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Known For

Confinement EscapeConfinement Escape · 1992
Confinement Escape
★ 5.81992
MovieActionCrime
A detective living a happy married life learns that a man he once arrested has escaped from prison. The fugitive commits a string of robberies and rapes, and ultimately takes his former lover as hostage - the same woman who is now the detective's wife. The criminal continues his exploits while evading capture, all while weilding the detective's gun and repeatedly assaulting the detective's wife.
Fatal BladeFatal Blade · 2000
Fatal Blade
★ 5.32000
MovieActionComedy
East meets West as the Japanese Yakuza battle drug lords and the LAPD in the streets of Los Angeles...
Crime Hunter 3: Killing BulletCrime Hunter 3: Killing Bullet · 1990
Crime Hunter 3: Killing Bullet
★ 6.01990
MovieActionCrime
Joe reunites with his ex-lover Serika, unbeknownst that she is the mistress and pawn of Mexican-Japanese crime lord Nicol. Joe’s superiors see Serika as a suspect and a member of Nicol’s gang, so when she disappears, Joe must recruit outside help to get her back. Here a sympathetic female colleague named Sunny and a tearaway member of Nicol’s gang aid him in his search.
The BoxerThe Boxer · 1977
The Boxer
★ 7.21977
MovieDrama
In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
Blood BrothersBlood Brothers · 2002
Blood Brothers
★ 5.02002
MovieCrimeAction
The Dragon Tiger brothers who live as yakuza in the Han Chinese district of Japan. The arm of his brother, Noboru, is engraved with a dragon rising to the sky, and the arm of his brother, Takeshi, is engraved with a tattoo symbolizing himself. After the war, they draw the blood of Sangokujin Wang Haidong, who was killed in a mutiny in abandoned Japan, but has been gratefully serving the leader of the Takeda group who murdered his father. One day the group leader tells them to take over the group. Honda, a young leader who is not convinced by this, partnered with the head of black society, Wang Rei, and began taking over the Han Chinese district and the Takeda group. As a result, brothers Ryu-Tora and Wang Retsu will play a deadly battle without meeting the real brothers who draw Wang Haidong's blood.
Mermaid LegendMermaid Legend · 1984
Mermaid Legend
★ 6.41984
MovieThrillerCrime
A married couple of abalone divers must confront ruthless investors taking over their coastline.
Road to the Don Theatrical VersionRoad to the Don Theatrical Version · 2003
Road to the Don Theatrical Version
2003
Movie
A young yakuza experiences various conflicts, tactics, betrayals, rules, etc. in the gangster world, stands out in the organization, and climbs to the top of the organization. The theatrical version of the popular video series adapted from the original work by Murakami Kazuhiko.
A Legend of TurmoilA Legend of Turmoil · 1992
A Legend of Turmoil
★ 7.51992
MovieCrimeAction
A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to protect his small yakuza family. When his boss gets shot, he decides to go after the plotters.

Filmography

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Blood BrothersBlood Brothers · 2002
Blood Brothers
★ 5.02002
MovieCrimeAction
The Dragon Tiger brothers who live as yakuza in the Han Chinese district of Japan. The arm of his brother, Noboru, is engraved with a dragon rising to the sky, and the arm of his brother, Takeshi, is engraved with a tattoo symbolizing himself. After the war, they draw the blood of Sangokujin Wang Haidong, who was killed in a mutiny in abandoned Japan, but has been gratefully serving the leader of the Takeda group who murdered his father. One day the group leader tells them to take over the group. Honda, a young leader who is not convinced by this, partnered with the head of black society, Wang Rei, and began taking over the Han Chinese district and the Takeda group. As a result, brothers Ryu-Tora and Wang Retsu will play a deadly battle without meeting the real brothers who draw Wang Haidong's blood.

Takeda Clan Boss