Motion Picture Director. Renowned as a director of suspense thrillers and a pioneer of film noir in Japan, and was also recognized for his samurai dramas and musicals. Best known for his 1974 suspense thriller "Castle of Sand," acclaimed by critics as one of Japan's best films, it also received accolades from Kinema Junpo, one of Japan's most prestigious movie contests, and won the special jury's prize at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1975. Born in Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan, he was considered one of Japan's most prolific post-WWII directors. His career in films extended over 60 years. Honored in 1995 by the Japanese Government for his pioneering work with an award of the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun.
Motion Picture Director. Renowned as a director of suspense thrillers and a pioneer of film noir in Japan, and was also recognized for his samurai dramas and musicals. Best known for his 1974 suspense thriller "Castle of Sand," acclaimed by critics as one of Japan's best films, it also received accolades from Kinema Junpo, one of Japan's most prestigious movie contests, and won the special jury's prize at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1975. Born in Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan, he was considered one of Japan's most prolific post-WWII directors. His career in films extended over 60 years. Honored in 1995 by the Japanese Government for his pioneering work with an award of the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun.
Bio by: Fred Beisser
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