FrameThrower · Actors · Yoshitaka Zushi
Yoshitaka Zushi
4 films · 239 frames · top-billed in 1 · 1965–1993
Born 19 March 1955
Yoshitaka Zushi was discovered when he was eight years old by one of Akira Kurosawa's partners and debuted in the role of young Toshio in Kaneto Shindô's "Haha" (Mother, 1963). Since then he has appeared first and foremost in Kurosawa's pictures, beginning with "Akahige" (Red Beard, 1965). His most outstanding role is undeniably that of Rokkuchan, the insane young man who drives a trolley through the slums, in the wonderful "Dodesukaden" (1970).
How their films are shot
Measured across 239 frames from the 4 films we hold. This is the look of the work Yoshitaka takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Across the 4 films we hold, 46% of their frames are day, 50% natural — the look of the work Yoshitaka takes.
Time of day
Lighting
Shot size
Camera angle
Mood
Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
Often with
Shared films in this library, not a full filmography.
A reference database for filmmakers
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