Kazuo Kitamura

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Characters played by Kazuo Kitamura

Third Reporter — High and Low (1963)

Reporter covering the kidnapping case and the police-planted false story.

Kitagô Sôchô — The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961)

Regional military governor coordinating defenses.

Shigematsu Shizuma — Black Rain (1989)

Shigematsu is Yasuko's uncle and the central protector of his family after the bombing. He reunites with Yasuko and his wife, leads them to safety, and later seeks a husband for Yasuko while witnessing fellow survivors die from radiation sickness. He eventually approves her relationship with a traumatized young man.

Yôroku Nabari — Warrior of the Wind (1964)

Yôroku Nabari is Shinzo's brother. The mysterious Cat reveals that he is involved in the danger confronting Shinzo, linking him to the threat at the center of the story. The summary provides no further details about Yôroku's actions, motives, or specific role in the conflict.

Career Overview

Kazuo Kitamura has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Yakuza Ladies with 1 titles. Signature works include Black Rain, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Profound Desires of the Gods. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
97
Birth Date
1927-03-11
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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