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Biography

Seiko Shimura

Writer Director

Born
March 4, 1940
Age at death
69 years old
Place of birth
Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Years active
1969 – 1998
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64

Credits

60

Movies

3

TV series

30

Years active

5.5

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Seiko Shimura

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Career timeline

  1. 1940 · Born

    Born in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

  2. 1969 · Screen debut

    Gambler's Legacy (Movie)

  3. 1973 · Directing debut

    Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group (Movie)

  4. 1976 · Breakthrough

    Oxen Split Torturing (Movie)

  5. 1998 · Latest release

    Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2 (Movie)

  6. 2009 · Died

    April 26, 2009

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama34
  • Action30
  • Crime13
  • History11
  • Comedy6
  • Tv Movie5
Highest-rated title The Street Fighter's Last Revenge 1974 5.5 Most popular title Tattooed Kin-san vs Miss Ninja Thief 1997

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Seiko Shimura in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 1998 Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2 Movie
  2. 1997 Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone Movie
  3. 1997 Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface Movie
  4. 1996 Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf Movie
  5. 1996 Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow Movie
  6. 1995 Assassin's Target: Iemitsu Movie
  7. 1995 Magistrate Mayuzumi Movie
  8. 1995 The Lowly Ronin: Hanayama Daikichi Movie
  9. 1994 Momotarō Zamurai III Movie
  10. 1993 Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle Movie
  11. 1993 The Notorious Bored Samurai 8 Movie
  12. 1993 Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death Movie
  13. 1993 Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon Movie
  14. 1992 Chronicle of the Town Magistrate Movie
  15. 1992 The Unruly Ronin's Journey II Movie
  16. 1992 Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Conqueror of Japan Movie
  17. 1991 The Unruly Ronin's Journey Movie
  18. 1991 源氏九郎颯爽記　秘剣揚羽の蝶 Movie
  19. 1990 The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls Movie
  20. 1990 Shingo's Ten Duels Movie
  21. 1989 Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso Movie
  22. 1989 Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger Movie
  23. 1988 Ooku: Empress of the Tokugawa Movie
  24. 1987 Crisis at Edo Castle - Angry Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu TV
  25. 1986 The Shogunate's Harem Movie
  26. 1986 Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches TV
  27. 1985 Caribe: Symphony of Love Movie
  28. 1984 Rope Torture Movie
  29. 1984 Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy Movie
  30. 1984 Hanzo: The Razor Movie
  31. 1984 Assassination Orders Movie
  32. 1984 A Samurai's Sorrow: The Deadly Sword Movie
  33. 1983 Kabamaru the Ninja Boy Movie
  34. 1983 松本清張のかげろう絵図 Movie
  35. 1983 Odokumiyaku Shushou Kawaite sōrō Movie
  36. 1982 Purple Hood: The Secret of The Gold Movie
  37. 1981 Baian the Assassin Movie
  38. 1979 ０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－ Movie
  39. 1978 The Okinawa War of Ten Years Movie
  40. 1977 The Story of a Geisha Movie
  41. 1977 Nuns That Bite Movie
  42. 1976 Oxen Split Torturing Movie
  43. 1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Movie
  44. 1976 Female Ninjas: In Bed with the Enemy Movie
  45. 1975 The Decisive Power of Aikido Movie
  46. 1975 The Karate 3 Movie
  47. 1974 The Street Fighter's Last Revenge Movie
  48. 1974 Yakuza vs. Gang Leader Movie
  49. 1971 Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments Movie
  50. 1970 A Wad of Notes Movie
  1. 1997 Tattooed Kin-san vs Miss Ninja Thief TV
  2. 1991 Saito Dosan: Rage of Power Movie
  3. 1989 Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell Movie
  4. 1982 Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell Movie
  5. 1981 Roaring Fire Movie
  6. 1974 The Karate 2 Movie
  7. 1974 Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown Movie
  8. 1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group Movie
  9. 1971 Kanto Street Peddlers: Violent Fire Festival Movie
  10. 1970 The Drifting Gambler Movie
  11. 1970 Kanto Street Peddlers: Clan Violent Loyalty Movie
  12. 1969 Gambler's Legacy Movie
  1. 1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Animal Classmates Movie
  2. 1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group Movie

Quick facts

When did Seiko Shimura die?

Seiko Shimura died on April 26, 2009 at the age of 69.

Where was Seiko Shimura born?

Seiko Shimura was born in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

What was Seiko Shimura’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Seiko Shimura is Gambler's Legacy (1969).

How many movies and series has Seiko Shimura made?

Our catalogue lists 63 titles for Seiko Shimura: 60 movies and 3 TV series.

What is Seiko Shimura’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, The Street Fighter's Last Revenge has the highest audience rating, with 5.5/10 on TMDB.

Also born on March 4

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