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Umetsugu Inoue

Bio: Umetsugu Inoue was a Japanese film director and scriptwriter. He directed 115 movies, wrote 101 screenplays, and is credited with the original story for five films
Born: Thu, May 31 1923
Birthplace: Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Death: Thu, Feb 11 2010
Umetsugu Inoue is 86 years old
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Poster of Aitsu to lullaby
Aitsu to lullaby
Umetsugu Inoue was 60 in Aitsu to lullaby as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1983
Poster of 嵐を呼ぶ男
嵐を呼ぶ男
Umetsugu Inoue was 60 in 嵐を呼ぶ男 as 'Director, Original Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1983
Poster of Toshi in Takarazuka: Love Forever
Toshi in Takarazuka: Love Forever
Umetsugu Inoue was 60 in Toshi in Takarazuka: Love Forever as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1983
Poster of Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake
Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake
Umetsugu Inoue was 59 in Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1982
Poster of The Beauty of the Makeup Stage
The Beauty of the Makeup Stage
Umetsugu Inoue was 59 in The Beauty of the Makeup Stage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1982
Poster of The Beauty of Heaven and Hell
The Beauty of Heaven and Hell
Umetsugu Inoue was 58 in The Beauty of Heaven and Hell as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1982
Poster of Edogawa Ranpo's Beauty Series: Beautiful Woman with White Breasts Edogawa Ranpo's "Hell's Clown"
Edogawa Ranpo's Beauty Series: Beautiful Woman with White Breasts Edogawa Ranpo's "Hell's Clown"
Umetsugu Inoue was 58 in Edogawa Ranpo's Beauty Series: Beautiful Woman with White Breasts Edogawa Ranpo's "Hell's Clown" as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty
Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was 57 in Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of 江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面ＩＩ／桜の国の美女
江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面ＩＩ／桜の国の美女
Umetsugu Inoue was 56 in 江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面ＩＩ／桜の国の美女 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1980
Poster of 大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」
大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」
Umetsugu Inoue was 56 in 大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1979
Poster of Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori
Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori
Umetsugu Inoue was 56 in Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1979
Poster of Demonic Beauty
Demonic Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was 55 in Demonic Beauty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1979
Poster of Gem Beauty
Gem Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was 55 in Gem Beauty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of Fairy Beauty
Fairy Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was 55 in Fairy Beauty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1978
Poster of The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
Umetsugu Inoue was 55 in The Beauty of the Black Narcissus as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of 江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女
江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女
Umetsugu Inoue was 55 in 江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1978
Poster of 江戸川乱歩「悪魔の紋章」より 死刑台の美女
江戸川乱歩「悪魔の紋章」より 死刑台の美女
Umetsugu Inoue was 54 in 江戸川乱歩「悪魔の紋章」より 死刑台の美女 as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of The Beauty in the Bathroom
The Beauty in the Bathroom
Umetsugu Inoue was 54 in The Beauty in the Bathroom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1978
Poster of The Faceless Man
The Faceless Man
Umetsugu Inoue was 54 in The Faceless Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of Cobra 2
Cobra 2
Umetsugu Inoue was 53 in Cobra 2 as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1976
Poster of Visitor After Dark
Visitor After Dark
Umetsugu Inoue was 52 in Visitor After Dark as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1975
Poster of Cobra
Cobra
Umetsugu Inoue was 50 in Cobra as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of The Yellow Muffler
The Yellow Muffler
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in The Yellow Muffler as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Hibari no Subete
Hibari no Subete
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in Hibari no Subete as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1971
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in Sunset as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1971
Poster of Lill, My Darling Witch
Lill, My Darling Witch
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in Lill, My Darling Witch as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1971
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in Human Target as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of We Love Millionaires
We Love Millionaires
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in We Love Millionaires as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1971
Poster of The Man with Two Wives
The Man with Two Wives
Umetsugu Inoue was 48 in The Man with Two Wives as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1971
Poster of Long Road to Freedom
Long Road to Freedom
Umetsugu Inoue was 47 in Long Road to Freedom as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1971
Poster of The Venus Tear Diamond
The Venus Tear Diamond
Umetsugu Inoue was 47 in The Venus Tear Diamond as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1971
Poster of Apartment for Ladies
Apartment for Ladies
Umetsugu Inoue was 47 in Apartment for Ladies as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970
Poster of Hana no fushicho
Hana no fushicho
Umetsugu Inoue was 47 in Hana no fushicho as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1970
Poster of Young Lovers
Young Lovers
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in Young Lovers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1970
Poster of The Five Billion Dollar Legacy
The Five Billion Dollar Legacy
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in The Five Billion Dollar Legacy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1970
Poster of Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?
Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in Whose Baby Is in the Classroom? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1970
Poster of The Performers
The Performers
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in The Performers as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Murder in the Deep
Murder in the Deep
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in Murder in the Deep as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1969
Poster of The Singing Escort
The Singing Escort
Umetsugu Inoue was 46 in The Singing Escort as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1969
Poster of The Millionaire Chase
The Millionaire Chase
Umetsugu Inoue was 45 in The Millionaire Chase as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1969
Poster of BGs of Ginza
BGs of Ginza
Umetsugu Inoue was 45 in BGs of Ginza as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 1969
Poster of Season of Love
Season of Love
Umetsugu Inoue was 45 in Season of Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1969
Poster of The Brain-Stealers
The Brain-Stealers
Umetsugu Inoue was 45 in The Brain-Stealers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1968
Poster of Hong Kong Rhapsody
Hong Kong Rhapsody
Umetsugu Inoue was 44 in Hong Kong Rhapsody as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1968
Poster of King Drummer
King Drummer
Umetsugu Inoue was 44 in King Drummer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Operation Lipstick
Operation Lipstick
Umetsugu Inoue was 44 in Operation Lipstick as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1967
Poster of Swift Current
Swift Current
Umetsugu Inoue was 44 in Swift Current as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1967
Poster of Hong Kong Nocturne
Hong Kong Nocturne
Umetsugu Inoue was 43 in Hong Kong Nocturne as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 1967
Poster of Prison Release Loyalty Offering
Prison Release Loyalty Offering
Umetsugu Inoue was 43 in Prison Release Loyalty Offering as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of The Stormy Man
The Stormy Man
Umetsugu Inoue was 43 in The Stormy Man as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1966
Poster of The Sun of Love and Tears
The Sun of Love and Tears
Umetsugu Inoue was 43 in The Sun of Love and Tears as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1966
Poster of Flame and the Code
Flame and the Code
Umetsugu Inoue was 42 in Flame and the Code as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1966
Poster of Gang's Upward Strategy
Gang's Upward Strategy
Umetsugu Inoue was 42 in Gang's Upward Strategy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1965
Poster of Black Temptation
Black Temptation
Umetsugu Inoue was 42 in Black Temptation as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1965
Poster of The Hoodlum Brothers
The Hoodlum Brothers
Umetsugu Inoue was 42 in The Hoodlum Brothers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of Fangs of Vengeance
Fangs of Vengeance
Umetsugu Inoue was 42 in Fangs of Vengeance as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1965
Poster of Grand Contest
Grand Contest
Umetsugu Inoue was 41 in Grand Contest as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1965
Poster of Back Stairways
Back Stairways
Umetsugu Inoue was 41 in Back Stairways as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1965
Poster of Black Thief
Black Thief
Umetsugu Inoue was 41 in Black Thief as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1964
Poster of Modae
Modae
Umetsugu Inoue was 41 in Modae as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1964
Poster of Black Trump Card
Black Trump Card
Umetsugu Inoue was 41 in Black Trump Card as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1964
Poster of Main Street in the Underworld
Main Street in the Underworld
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Main Street in the Underworld as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 1964
Poster of Melody of Crime
Melody of Crime
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Melody of Crime as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1964
Poster of The Night We Danced
The Night We Danced
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in The Night We Danced as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1963
Poster of Operation Underworld
Operation Underworld
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Operation Underworld as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1963
Poster of Tale of Scarlet Love
Tale of Scarlet Love
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Tale of Scarlet Love as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1963
Poster of Duel of the Underworld
Duel of the Underworld
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Duel of the Underworld as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Bury Me Deep
Bury Me Deep
Umetsugu Inoue was 40 in Bury Me Deep as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1963
Poster of The Third Shadow Warrior
The Third Shadow Warrior
Umetsugu Inoue was 39 in The Third Shadow Warrior as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1963
Poster of Order of Yakuza
Order of Yakuza
Umetsugu Inoue was 39 in Order of Yakuza as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1962
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Umetsugu Inoue was 39 in Hell's Kitchen as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of The Venus' Tear
The Venus' Tear
Umetsugu Inoue was 39 in The Venus' Tear as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1962
Poster of Closing Time
Closing Time
Umetsugu Inoue was 38 in Closing Time as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1962
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Umetsugu Inoue was 38 in Black Lizard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1962
Poster of The Actress and the Three Rascals
The Actress and the Three Rascals
Umetsugu Inoue was 38 in The Actress and the Three Rascals as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1962
Poster of With Wife, Children, and Friends
With Wife, Children, and Friends
Umetsugu Inoue was 38 in With Wife, Children, and Friends as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of Refresher Course for Wives
Refresher Course for Wives
Umetsugu Inoue was 38 in Refresher Course for Wives as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of Gonin no totsugeki tai
Gonin no totsugeki tai
Umetsugu Inoue was 37 in Gonin no totsugeki tai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1961
Poster of Nocturne of a Woman
Nocturne of a Woman
Umetsugu Inoue was 37 in Nocturne of a Woman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1961
Poster of The Ginza Three Boys
The Ginza Three Boys
Umetsugu Inoue was 37 in The Ginza Three Boys as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of The Last Betrayal
The Last Betrayal
Umetsugu Inoue was 37 in The Last Betrayal as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1960
Poster of Victory and Defeat
Victory and Defeat
Umetsugu Inoue was 36 in Victory and Defeat as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1960
Poster of 青春蛮歌
青春蛮歌
Umetsugu Inoue was 36 in 青春蛮歌 as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1959
Poster of Tokyo no Kodoku
Tokyo no Kodoku
Umetsugu Inoue was 35 in Tokyo no Kodoku as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1959
Poster of 群集の中の太陽
群集の中の太陽
Umetsugu Inoue was 35 in 群集の中の太陽 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1959
Poster of Friendship of Jazz
Friendship of Jazz
Umetsugu Inoue was 35 in Friendship of Jazz as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of 続夫婦百景
続夫婦百景
Umetsugu Inoue was 35 in 続夫婦百景 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 03 1958
Poster of That Wonderful Guy
That Wonderful Guy
Umetsugu Inoue was 35 in That Wonderful Guy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1958
Poster of Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1958
Poster of The Husband Wore the Apron
The Husband Wore the Apron
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in The Husband Wore the Apron as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1958
Poster of Fangs of Night
Fangs of Night
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in Fangs of Night as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of Man Who Causes a Storm
Man Who Causes a Storm
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in Man Who Causes a Storm as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in The Eagle and the Hawk as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Jûnana-sai no teikô
Jûnana-sai no teikô
Umetsugu Inoue was 34 in Jûnana-sai no teikô as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of The Champion
The Champion
Umetsugu Inoue was 33 in The Champion as 'Writer, Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of Dancing Sisters
Dancing Sisters
Umetsugu Inoue was 33 in Dancing Sisters as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1957
Poster of Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Umetsugu Inoue was 33 in Lunar Eclipse as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1956
Poster of Nikoyon monogatari
Nikoyon monogatari
Umetsugu Inoue was 33 in Nikoyon monogatari as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1956
Poster of Phoenix
Phoenix
Umetsugu Inoue was 33 in Phoenix as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of Crossroad
Crossroad
Umetsugu Inoue was 32 in Crossroad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1956
Poster of The juvenile
The juvenile
Umetsugu Inoue was 32 in The juvenile as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1955
Poster of Three Faces
Three Faces
Umetsugu Inoue was 32 in Three Faces as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1955
Poster of The Green Music Box
The Green Music Box
Umetsugu Inoue was 31 in The Green Music Box as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955
Poster of Wedding Season
Wedding Season
Umetsugu Inoue was 31 in Wedding Season as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of 乾杯！女学生
乾杯！女学生
Umetsugu Inoue was 31 in 乾杯！女学生 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1954
Poster of A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival
A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival
Umetsugu Inoue was 30 in A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of Achako's Notebook of Youth 4: Happy Marriage
Achako's Notebook of Youth 4: Happy Marriage
Umetsugu Inoue was 30 in Achako's Notebook of Youth 4: Happy Marriage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of Love's Cheerleader
Love's Cheerleader
Umetsugu Inoue was 29 in Love's Cheerleader as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1952
Poster of Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
Umetsugu Inoue was 28 in Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Red Peony of Night
Red Peony of Night
Umetsugu Inoue was 27 in Red Peony of Night as 'Assistant Director, First Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1950
Poster of Duel in the Sun
Duel in the Sun
Umetsugu Inoue was 26 in Duel in the Sun as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1950

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Umetsugu Inoue was 54+ in Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977