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Yoji Yamada

Directing

Born September 13, 1931 · Osaka, Japan

Also known as 山田 洋次 · یوجی یامادا

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Biography

Yoji Yamada is a Japanese filmmaker best known for his film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo and the Samurai Trilogy. He has directed 91 films, and is well regarded by critics around the world. His Tora-san series holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running film series starring the same actor.

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Awards & recognition

  • Order of Culture · 2012
  • Person of Cultural Merit · 2004
  • Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director · 2002
  • Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class · 2002
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 2000
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  • Asahi Prize · 1996
  • Medal with Purple Ribbon · 1996
  • Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director · 1991
  • Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 1978
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1978
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1975
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1974
  • Kikuchi Kan Prize · 1972
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1971
  • Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 1967
  • Golden Arrow Award
  • Mainichi Film Award — Best Director

Filmography7 titles

Kabei: Our Mother

2008Director, Screenplay

The Hidden Blade

2004Director, Screenplay

The Castle of Sand

1974Screenplay

I, the Executioner

1968Writer

The Yellow Handkerchief

2008Original Film Writer

Zero Focus

1961Screenplay

One Way Ticket to Love

1960Assistant Director