THE FILMS OF SHINTARO KATSU AND RAIZO ICHIKAWA
Between 1960 and 1970 double features staring Shintaro Katsu & Raizo Ichikawa were the most popular films in all of Japan. Now some thirty years later, Americans will have the opportunity to experience the enormous popularity of there films firsthand in Hollywood.
Coincidentally, both Shintaro Katsu and Raizo Ichikawa were of the same age and debuted in the same film, However their acting styles differed greatly.
Shintatro Katsu lived in the moment, rising upon his feelings when acting. Raizo Ichikawa on the other hand invested much time in studying and incorporating the forms of others. Over time Ichikawa's own distinct acting style was born. Despite their differing approaches, both Shintaro and Raizo enjoyed enormous commercial success.
Memories of Shintaro Katsu & Raizo Ichikawa by Tokuzo Tanaka
During the 1960s, Shintaro Katsu and Raizo Ichikawa were two of the biggest stars in Japanese cinema. Upon hearing of the American Cinemathque's plans to screen a series of films starring these two great actors, I was overwhelmed by the warmest of memories. Amongst the films that you will see, it is my belief that Zatoichi and Kyosiro Nemuri best exemplify the spirit and work of Shintaro Katsu and Raizo Ichikawa. I am sure that were the both of them to be still alive today, they would take great pleasure knowing that American audiences were being entertained by their films.
For me I am deeply honored that of the nine films that the American Cinemathque has chosen to screen, two were directed by myself. Both "Zatoichi Enters Again" and "Zatoichi, The Fugitive "star the title character, Zatoichi, a complex and dark yakuza.
That American audiences will have the opportunity
to view my work brings great joy to my heart; I hope that I can likewise bring them great
joy!
Friday, October 11 / 7:00 PM
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SWORD OF FIRE/BURNING SWORD OF KYOSHIRO NEMURI |
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Dir: Kenji Misumi 1965 / Sleepy Eyes of Death series 5 |
9:00 PM Double Feature (New Print!!)
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ZATOICHI ENTERS AGAIN / NEW ZATOICHI STORY |
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Dir: Tokuzo Tanaka 1963 / Zatoichi series 3 |
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ZATOICHI, THE FUGIIVE / ZATOICHI: A CRIMINAL JOURNEY |
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Dir: Tokuzo Tanaka 1963 / Zatoichi series 4 |
Saturday, October 12 / 5:00 PM Double Feature!
| SAMURAI VENDETTA / SAGA OF PALE CHERRY BLOSSOMS |
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Dir: Kazuo Mori 1959 / The story of two Samurais |
8:00PM Double Feature
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SCAR YOSABURO |
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Dir: Daisuke Ito 1960 / Kabuki series 2 |
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THE LONE STALKER |
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Dir: Kazuo Ikehiro 1968 / Japanese road movie |
Sunday, October 13 / 5:00 PM
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ZATOICHI: FIGHTING JOURNEY |
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Dir: Kimiyoshi Yasuda 1963 / Zatoichi series 5 |
7:00 PM Double Feature
| DESTINY’S SON |
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Dir: Kenji Misumi 1962 / Tragedy of young sword man |
| SECRETS OF A COURT MASSEUR |
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Dir: Kazuo Mori 196 / Be born doomed hero |
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE at EGYPTIAN THEATRE
6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood California 90028
Sponsored By the Japan Foundation
Tickets: General $8/Seniors 65+ and Students $7/Members $6
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