{"product_id":"takashi-shimura-9781476670133","title":"Takashi Shimura","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Considered one of the finest performers in world cinema, Japanese actor Takashi Shimura (1905-1982) appeared in more than 300 stage, film and television roles during his five-decade career. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with Akira Kurosawa, including major roles in the landmark classics \u003ci\u003eRashomon\u003c\/i\u003e (1950), \u003ci\u003eIkiru\u003c\/i\u003e (1952) and \u003ci\u003eSeven Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e (1954), and for his memorable characterizations in Ishiro Honda''s \u003ci\u003eGodzilla\u003c\/i\u003e (1954) and several Kaiju sequels. This is the first complete English-language account of Shimura''s work. In addition to historical and critical coverage of Shimura''s life and career, it includes an extensive filmography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040423674199,"sku":"9781476670133","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781476670133.jpg?v=1750946700","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/takashi-shimura-9781476670133","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}