RIP: Japanese Character Actor Ken Takakura

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Japanese character actor Ken Takakura has passed at 83. He played the manager in Mr. Baseball and had a role in Black Rain, Variety obit.
 
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One of those guys who you probably didn't know his name but recognize him instantly when you see him.

RIP.
 
I know his name. He was " The man who never smiles." I saw "The Yakuza" way back in the seventies when latenight showings at the cinema turned up the occasional gem amoungst plenty of gravel and this was one of them. It looks dated by todays high film standards but the fight sequences at the time were stunningly violent. The end ,as Ken and Robert Mitchium go through the gang house with sword and gun is one of the best action pieces I have ever seen and Kens duel is probably the most authentic katanna fight ever on screen. Domo Arigato Takakura san.
 
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Wow!

Last saw him in "Riding alone........"

And yes, "The Yakuza" was simply a great film, must see if you have never seen it!
 
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