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Asakazu Nakai

Bio: Asakazu Nakai (Japanese: 中井朝一; August 29, 1901 – February 28, 1988) was a Japanese cinematographer, born in Kobe. He worked on a dozen films with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa
Born: Thu, Aug 29 1901
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Feb 28 1988
Asakazu Nakai is 86 years old
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Poster of Ran
Ran
Asakazu Nakai was 83 in Ran as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Asakazu Nakai was 74 in Love and Separation in Sri Lanka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
Asakazu Nakai was 73 in Dersu Uzala as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1975
Poster of Nijūsai no genten
Nijūsai no genten
Asakazu Nakai was 72 in Nijūsai no genten as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of First Love
First Love
Asakazu Nakai was 71 in First Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Shiosai
Shiosai
Asakazu Nakai was 70 in Shiosai as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Wakare no uta
Wakare no uta
Asakazu Nakai was 69 in Wakare no uta as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1971
Poster of Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Asakazu Nakai was 68 in Take Care, Red Riding Hood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1970
Poster of Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Asakazu Nakai was 67 in Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1968
Poster of Judge and Jeopardy
Judge and Jeopardy
Asakazu Nakai was 66 in Judge and Jeopardy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1968
Poster of The Daphne
The Daphne
Asakazu Nakai was 65 in The Daphne as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Red Beard
Red Beard
Asakazu Nakai was 63 in Red Beard as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
Asakazu Nakai was 62 in The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1964
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Asakazu Nakai was 61 in High and Low as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Musume to watashi
Musume to watashi
Asakazu Nakai was 60 in Musume to watashi as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of The End of Summer
The End of Summer
Asakazu Nakai was 60 in The End of Summer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1961
Poster of Girls of the Night
Girls of the Night
Asakazu Nakai was 60 in Girls of the Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1961
Poster of Wakarete ikiru toki mo
Wakarete ikiru toki mo
Asakazu Nakai was 59 in Wakarete ikiru toki mo as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of The Dangerous Kiss
The Dangerous Kiss
Asakazu Nakai was 58 in The Dangerous Kiss as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1960
Poster of The Blue Beast
The Blue Beast
Asakazu Nakai was 58 in The Blue Beast as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1960
Poster of The Lost Alibi
The Lost Alibi
Asakazu Nakai was 58 in The Lost Alibi as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1960
Poster of The Enchanting Devil
The Enchanting Devil
Asakazu Nakai was 58 in The Enchanting Devil as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1959
Poster of I Want to Be a Shellfish
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Asakazu Nakai was 57 in I Want to Be a Shellfish as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1959
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Asakazu Nakai was 57 in The Big Boss as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1959
Poster of All About Marriage
All About Marriage
Asakazu Nakai was 56 in All About Marriage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1958
Poster of Futari dake no hashi
Futari dake no hashi
Asakazu Nakai was 56 in Futari dake no hashi as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1958
Poster of A Dangerous Hero
A Dangerous Hero
Asakazu Nakai was 55 in A Dangerous Hero as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
Asakazu Nakai was 55 in Throne of Blood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of I Live in Fear
I Live in Fear
Asakazu Nakai was 54 in I Live in Fear as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1955
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Asakazu Nakai was 52 in Seven Samurai as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1954
Poster of Mr. Pu
Mr. Pu
Asakazu Nakai was 51 in Mr. Pu as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1953
Poster of Husband and Wife
Husband and Wife
Asakazu Nakai was 51 in Husband and Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1953
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Asakazu Nakai was 51 in Ikiru as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Asakazu Nakai was 50 in Who Knows a Woman's Heart as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1951
Poster of Dancing Girl
Dancing Girl
Asakazu Nakai was 49 in Dancing Girl as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1951
Poster of Elegy
Elegy
Asakazu Nakai was 49 in Elegy as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1951
Poster of Clothes of Deception
Clothes of Deception
Asakazu Nakai was 49 in Clothes of Deception as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1951
Poster of Escape from Prison
Escape from Prison
Asakazu Nakai was 48 in Escape from Prison as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1950
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Asakazu Nakai was 48 in Stray Dog as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1949
Poster of The Blue Mountains: Part II
The Blue Mountains: Part II
Asakazu Nakai was 47 in The Blue Mountains: Part II as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 1949
Poster of The Blue Mountains: Part I
The Blue Mountains: Part I
Asakazu Nakai was 47 in The Blue Mountains: Part I as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Actress
Actress
Asakazu Nakai was 46 in Actress as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1947
Poster of One Wonderful Sunday
One Wonderful Sunday
Asakazu Nakai was 45 in One Wonderful Sunday as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1947
Poster of No Regrets for Our Youth
No Regrets for Our Youth
Asakazu Nakai was 45 in No Regrets for Our Youth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of Yoki na onna
Yoki na onna
Asakazu Nakai was 44 in Yoki na onna as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1946
Poster of Three Women of the North
Three Women of the North
Asakazu Nakai was 43 in Three Women of the North as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 1945
Poster of Battle Troop
Battle Troop
Asakazu Nakai was 43 in Battle Troop as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1944
Poster of Nichijô no tatakai
Nichijô no tatakai
Asakazu Nakai was 42 in Nichijô no tatakai as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1944
Poster of The Song Lantern
The Song Lantern
Asakazu Nakai was 41 in The Song Lantern as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1943
Poster of Banzuiin Chōbei
Banzuiin Chōbei
Asakazu Nakai was 38 in Banzuiin Chōbei as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1940
Poster of Hideko the Cheerleader
Hideko the Cheerleader
Asakazu Nakai was 38 in Hideko the Cheerleader as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1940
Poster of The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
Asakazu Nakai was 33 in The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers as 'Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1935

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