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Apr 3, 2020 · Toshiro Mifune cemented his reputation as an icon of masculinity right alongside Hollywood narratives of neutered Asian manhood. In 1961, Mifune provoked worldwide longing by swaggering around in Yojimbo, the same year that Mickey Rooney played the bucktoothed Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Toshiro Mifune cemented his reputation as an icon of masculinity right alongside Hollywood narratives of neutered Asian manhood. In 1961, Mifune provoked worldwide longing by swaggering around in Yojimbo, the same year that Mickey Rooney played the bucktoothed Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Mar 17, 2017 · In his roles Mifune revealed an eroded masculinity in the aftermath of the war and types of male behaviour which provide evidence of social changes in Japan and, in later years, of the persistence of more traditional role models.
- Andrea Grunert
Mifune, in the role of the stoic general Makabe, balances his signature overly masculine demeanour with a humorous personality which, combined, makes his intimidating character even more believable. Yōjimbō (1961)
Aug 4, 2023 · In 1965, Mifune starred as the charitable Doctor Kyojo Niide in Kurosawa’s jidaigeki (period drama) Red Beard. It was the last time the two men ever worked together. As for why the relationship broke down, there has been a lot of speculation over the years.
Apr 14, 2021 · The first samurai: How a Japanese actor created the 'macho' role model. Toshiro Mifune's portrayal in 'Yojimbo' inspired American spaghetti westerns. Sixty years ago this month, one of my...
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Apr 17, 2020 · Mifune’s characters didn’t demonstrate the toxic masculinity present in many other ‘badass’ male film heroes. His characters embodied a sense of reliability and assurance while also displaying a layer of vulnerability to himself and real compassion towards the people he care for.
