‘The Rickshaw Man’: Good-Hearted Hooligan Toshiro Mifune

The director presents a remake of his own film about duty and loyalty.
‘The Rickshaw Man’: Good-Hearted Hooligan Toshiro Mifune
Toshiro Mifune as Matsugoro—the tough yet good-hearted ruffian, in “The Rickshaw Man.” Toho Company
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NR | 1h 43m | Drama | 1958

Even before I knew of Toshiro Mifune’s global acclaim as an actor, his performance in the 1954 classic “Seven Samurai” had already secured its place among my all-time favorite films.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.