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Sonosuke Sawamura

Actor

Sonosuke Sawamura

July 1, 1918 – November 3, 1978

Birthplace: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
In the catalog: 6 films · 6 streaming
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Actor

6 films

Poster for Zatoichi’s Revenge

Zatoichi’s Revenge

1965 • Japan

Poster for Zatoichi on the Road

Zatoichi on the Road

1963 • Japan

Poster for The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

1962 • Japan

Poster for Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955 • Japan

Poster for Late Chrysanthemums

Late Chrysanthemums

1954 • Japan

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