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Portrait of Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura

Bio: Shōhei Imamura (Tokyo, 15 September 1926 – 30 May 2006) was a Japanese film director. Imamura was the first Japanese director to win two Palme d'Or awards, but was never Oscar nominated for any category

Born: Wed, Sep 15 1926

Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Tue, May 30 2006

Shōhei Imamura is 79 years old

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Poster of 11’09”01—September 11

11’09”01—September 11

Shōhei Imamura was 75 in 11’09”01—September 11 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2002

Poster of Warm Water Under a Red Bridge

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge

Shōhei Imamura was 75 in Warm Water Under a Red Bridge as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2001

Poster of Dr. Akagi

Shōhei Imamura was 71 in Dr. Akagi as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1998

Poster of The Eel

Shōhei Imamura was 70 in The Eel as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997

Poster of Black Rain

Shōhei Imamura was 62 in Black Rain as 'Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989

Poster of The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

Shōhei Imamura was 60 in The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1987

Poster of Zegen

Shōhei Imamura was 60 in Zegen as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1987

Poster of Have You Seen the Barefoot God?

Have You Seen the Barefoot God?

Shōhei Imamura was 59 in Have You Seen the Barefoot God? as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1986

Poster of The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama

Shōhei Imamura was 56 in The Ballad of Narayama as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1983

Poster of Why Not?

Shōhei Imamura was 54 in Why Not? as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 08 1981

Poster of Vengeance Is Mine

Vengeance Is Mine

Shōhei Imamura was 52 in Vengeance Is Mine as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1979

Poster of The Youth Killer

The Youth Killer

Shōhei Imamura was 50 in The Youth Killer as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1976

Poster of Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute

Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute

Shōhei Imamura was 46 in Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Poster of Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home

Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home

Shōhei Imamura was 46 in Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Poster of Oreno Shimokita

Oreno Shimokita

Shōhei Imamura was 45 in Oreno Shimokita as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

Poster of The Pirates of Buban

The Pirates of Buban

Shōhei Imamura was 45 in The Pirates of Buban as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

Poster of Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand

Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand

Shōhei Imamura was 44 in Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971

Poster of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess

Shōhei Imamura was 43 in History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1970

Poster of Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia

Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia

Shōhei Imamura was 43 in Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970

Poster of Profound Desires of the Gods

Profound Desires of the Gods

Shōhei Imamura was 42 in Profound Desires of the Gods as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1968

Poster of East China Sea

Shōhei Imamura was 42 in East China Sea as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1968

Poster of Neon taiheiki

Shōhei Imamura was 41 in Neon taiheiki as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1968

Poster of A Man Vanishes

Shōhei Imamura was 40 in A Man Vanishes as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1967

Poster of The Pornographers

The Pornographers

Shōhei Imamura was 39 in The Pornographers as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1966

Poster of Intentions of Murder

Intentions of Murder

Shōhei Imamura was 37 in Intentions of Murder as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1964

Poster of The Insect Woman

The Insect Woman

Shōhei Imamura was 37 in The Insect Woman as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1963

Poster of The Gambling Monk

The Gambling Monk

Shōhei Imamura was 37 in The Gambling Monk as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1963

Poster of A Modern Samurai Village

A Modern Samurai Village

Shōhei Imamura was 36 in A Modern Samurai Village as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1963

Poster of Foundry Town

Shōhei Imamura was 35 in Foundry Town as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 1962

Poster of Pigs and Battleships

Pigs and Battleships

Shōhei Imamura was 34 in Pigs and Battleships as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1961

Poster of My Second Brother

My Second Brother

Shōhei Imamura was 33 in My Second Brother as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1959

Poster of Endless Desire

Shōhei Imamura was 32 in Endless Desire as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1958

Poster of Nishi Ginza Station

Nishi Ginza Station

Shōhei Imamura was 31 in Nishi Ginza Station as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 1958

Poster of Stolen Desire

Shōhei Imamura was 31 in Stolen Desire as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1958

Poster of A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era

A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era

Shōhei Imamura was 30 in A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era as 'Assistant Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1957

Poster of Hungry Soul

Shōhei Imamura was 30 in Hungry Soul as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1956

Poster of Our Town

Shōhei Imamura was 29 in Our Town as 'Second Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1956

Poster of Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

Shōhei Imamura was 29 in Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 1956

Poster of The Balloon

Shōhei Imamura was 29 in The Balloon as 'Screenplay, Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1956

Poster of Tales of Ginza

Shōhei Imamura was 28 in Tales of Ginza as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955

Poster of Till We Meet Again

Till We Meet Again

Shōhei Imamura was 28 in Till We Meet Again as 'First Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1955

Poster of Burden of Love

Shōhei Imamura was 28 in Burden of Love as 'First Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1955

Poster of The Moon Has Risen

The Moon Has Risen

Shōhei Imamura was 28 in The Moon Has Risen as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1955

Poster of Tokyo Story

Shōhei Imamura was 27 in Tokyo Story as 'Second Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1953

Poster of The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

Shōhei Imamura was 26 in The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1952

Poster of Early Summer

Shōhei Imamura was 25 in Early Summer as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1951

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