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Biography
Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his work in yakuza films and jidaigeki.
Sadao Nakajima is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016), Shadow Warriors (1980), Women of Osaka Castle (1970), Bohachi Bushido: The Villain (1974), Tokyo Bordello (1987), The Shogun Assassins (1979), Japanese Godfather (1977), 松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾り. The recorded credits span 1969 to 2016, including 22 movies and 3 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies22
TV shows3
Active years represented1969–2016
Place of birthTogane, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Died
Also known as
中岛贞夫
Known for
MovieMifune: The Last Samurai
TV ShowShadow Warriors
TV ShowWomen of Osaka Castle
MovieBohachi Bushido: The Villain
MovieTokyo Bordello
MovieThe Shogun Assassins
MovieJapanese Godfather
TV Show松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾り
MovieJapanese Godfather: Conclusion
MovieThe Blazing Valiant
MovieRyoma Sakamoto: Samurai Gunslinger
MovieAppassionata
MovieUzumasa Limelight
MovieThe Boss' Wife
MovieYakuza Ladies Revisited
MovieThe Kyoto Connection
MovieJapanese Godfather: Ambition
MovieMemoir of Japanese Assassinations
MovieAesthetics of a Bullet
MovieTheater Of Life
MovieThe Rapacious Jailbreaker
MovieShogun's Shadow
MovieYakuza Ladies: Red Murder
MovieTakeda Shingen
MovieShe-Shogun