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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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Aug 02 1979
Poster of Demonic Beauty
Demonic Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was
55 in Demonic Beauty
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 14 1979
Poster of Gem Beauty
Gem Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was
55 in Gem Beauty
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of Fairy Beauty
Fairy Beauty
Umetsugu Inoue was
55 in Fairy Beauty
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 07 1978
Poster of The Faceless Man
The Faceless Man
Umetsugu Inoue was
54 in The Faceless Man
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of Cobra 2
Cobra 2
Umetsugu Inoue was
53 in Cobra 2
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 26 1976
Poster of Visitor After Dark
Visitor After Dark
Umetsugu Inoue was
52 in Visitor After Dark
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Oct 10 1975
Poster of Cobra
Cobra
Umetsugu Inoue was
50 in Cobra
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of The Yellow Muffler
The Yellow Muffler
Umetsugu Inoue was
48 in The Yellow Muffler
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Hibari no Subete
Hibari no Subete
Umetsugu Inoue was
48 in Hibari no Subete
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 20 1971
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
Umetsugu Inoue was
48 in Sunset
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 13 1971
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
Umetsugu Inoue was
48 in Human Target
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of We Love Millionaires
We Love Millionaires
Umetsugu Inoue was
48 in We Love Millionaires
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 05 1971
Poster of Apartment for Ladies
Apartment for Ladies
Umetsugu Inoue was
47 in Apartment for Ladies
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 20 1970
Poster of Hana no fushicho
Hana no fushicho
Umetsugu Inoue was
47 in Hana no fushicho
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Jul 01 1970
Poster of Young Lovers
Young Lovers
Umetsugu Inoue was
46 in Young Lovers
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 18 1970
Poster of The Performers
The Performers
Umetsugu Inoue was
46 in The Performers
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Murder in the Deep
Murder in the Deep
Umetsugu Inoue was
46 in Murder in the Deep
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Oct 15 1969
Poster of The Singing Escort
The Singing Escort
Umetsugu Inoue was
46 in The Singing Escort
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Aug 27 1969
Poster of The Millionaire Chase
The Millionaire Chase
Umetsugu Inoue was
45 in The Millionaire Chase
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, May 20 1969
Poster of BGs of Ginza
BGs of Ginza
Umetsugu Inoue was
45 in BGs of Ginza
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, May 17 1969
Poster of Season of Love
Season of Love
Umetsugu Inoue was
45 in Season of Love
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 21 1969
Poster of The Brain-Stealers
The Brain-Stealers
Umetsugu Inoue was
45 in The Brain-Stealers
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Dec 21 1968
Poster of Hong Kong Rhapsody
Hong Kong Rhapsody
Umetsugu Inoue was
44 in Hong Kong Rhapsody
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 29 1968
Poster of King Drummer
King Drummer
Umetsugu Inoue was
44 in King Drummer
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Operation Lipstick
Operation Lipstick
Umetsugu Inoue was
44 in Operation Lipstick
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Sep 17 1967
Poster of Swift Current
Swift Current
Umetsugu Inoue was
44 in Swift Current
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 19 1967
Poster of Hong Kong Nocturne
Hong Kong Nocturne
Umetsugu Inoue was
43 in Hong Kong Nocturne
as 'Director'.
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'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of The Stormy Man
The Stormy Man
Umetsugu Inoue was
43 in The Stormy Man
as 'Story'.
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 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jul 30 1966
Poster of Flame and the Code
Flame and the Code
Umetsugu Inoue was
42 in Flame and the Code
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Mar 05 1966
Poster of Gang's Upward Strategy
Gang's Upward Strategy
Umetsugu Inoue was
42 in Gang's Upward Strategy
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Dec 18 1965
Poster of Black Temptation
Black Temptation
Umetsugu Inoue was
42 in Black Temptation
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Oct 02 1965
Poster of The Hoodlum Brothers
The Hoodlum Brothers
Umetsugu Inoue was
42 in The Hoodlum Brothers
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of Fangs of Vengeance
Fangs of Vengeance
Umetsugu Inoue was
42 in Fangs of Vengeance
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 25 1965
Poster of Grand Contest
Grand Contest
Umetsugu Inoue was
41 in Grand Contest
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, May 08 1965
Poster of Back Stairways
Back Stairways
Umetsugu Inoue was
41 in Back Stairways
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 06 1965
Poster of Black Thief
Black Thief
Umetsugu Inoue was
41 in Black Thief
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Dec 24 1964
Poster of Modae
Modae
Umetsugu Inoue was
41 in Modae
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 03 1964
Poster of Black Trump Card
Black Trump Card
Umetsugu Inoue was
41 in Black Trump Card
as 'Director'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 25 1964
Poster of Melody of Crime
Melody of Crime
Umetsugu Inoue was
40 in Melody of Crime
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sat, Dec 14 1963
Poster of Operation Underworld
Operation Underworld
Umetsugu Inoue was
40 in Operation Underworld
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Bury Me Deep
Bury Me Deep
Umetsugu Inoue was
40 in Bury Me Deep
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 21 1963
Poster of Order of Yakuza
Order of Yakuza
Umetsugu Inoue was
39 in Order of Yakuza
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Dec 26 1962
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Umetsugu Inoue was
39 in Hell's Kitchen
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of The Venus' Tear
The Venus' Tear
Umetsugu Inoue was
39 in The Venus' Tear
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jul 29 1962
Poster of Closing Time
Closing Time
Umetsugu Inoue was
38 in Closing Time
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 18 1962
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Umetsugu Inoue was
38 in Black Lizard
as 'Director'.
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 'Writer, Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 14 1961
Poster of The Ginza Three Boys
The Ginza Three Boys
Umetsugu Inoue was
37 in The Ginza Three Boys
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of The Last Betrayal
The Last Betrayal
Umetsugu Inoue was
37 in The Last Betrayal
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Jul 10 1960
Poster of Victory and Defeat
Victory and Defeat
Umetsugu Inoue was
36 in Victory and Defeat
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Apr 27 1960
Poster of Tokyo no Kodoku
Tokyo no Kodoku
Umetsugu Inoue was
35 in Tokyo no Kodoku
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, May 12 1959
Poster of Friendship of Jazz
Friendship of Jazz
Umetsugu Inoue was
35 in Friendship of Jazz
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of That Wonderful Guy
That Wonderful Guy
Umetsugu Inoue was
35 in That Wonderful Guy
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
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'.
Tue, Apr 29 1958
Poster of Fangs of Night
Fangs of Night
Umetsugu Inoue was
34 in Fangs of Night
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of The Champion
The Champion
Umetsugu Inoue was
33 in The Champion
as 'Screenplay, Writer, Director'.
Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of Dancing Sisters
Dancing Sisters
Umetsugu Inoue was
33 in Dancing Sisters
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Jan 03 1957
Poster of Gesshoku
Gesshoku
Umetsugu Inoue was
33 in Gesshoku
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Dec 19 1956
Poster of Nikoyon monogatari
Nikoyon monogatari
Umetsugu Inoue was
33 in Nikoyon monogatari
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 11 1956
Poster of Phoenix
Phoenix
Umetsugu Inoue was
33 in Phoenix
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of Crossroad
Crossroad
Umetsugu Inoue was
32 in Crossroad
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 14 1956
Poster of The juvenile
The juvenile
Umetsugu Inoue was
32 in The juvenile
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Oct 18 1955
Poster of Three Faces
Three Faces
Umetsugu Inoue was
32 in Three Faces
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sun, May 08 1955
Poster of Wedding Season
Wedding Season
Umetsugu Inoue was
31 in Wedding Season
as 'Director'.
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'.
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 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of Love's Cheerleader
Love's Cheerleader
Umetsugu Inoue was
29 in Love's Cheerleader
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977