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Akira Nakao

Bio: Akira Nakao (中尾 彬, Nakao Akira, born August 11, 1942) is a Japanese actor, TV personality, and artist from Kisarazu, Chiba. Nakao is represented by the Furutachi Project agency
Born: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Birthplace: Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Death: Thu, May 16 2024
Akira Nakao is 81 years old
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Poster of Fly me to the Saitama
Fly me to the Saitama
Akira Nakao was 76 in Fly me to the Saitama as 'Kenzo Hakuhodo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of No Longer Heroine
No Longer Heroine
Akira Nakao was 73 in No Longer Heroine as ', Akira Nakao'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Akira Nakao was 72 in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen as 'Mokichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Moon Dream
Moon Dream
Akira Nakao was 70 in Moon Dream
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Akira Nakao was 70 in Beyond Outrage as 'Tomita'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of GARO: Red Requiem
GARO: Red Requiem
Akira Nakao was 68 in GARO: Red Requiem as 'Kenichi Kurusu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2010
Poster of The Vulture
The Vulture
Akira Nakao was 66 in The Vulture as 'Ryosuke Iijima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 2009
Poster of Anmitsu Hime 2
Anmitsu Hime 2
Akira Nakao was 66 in Anmitsu Hime 2
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
Akira Nakao was 66 in Achilles and the Tortoise as 'Risuke Kuramochi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla: Final Wars
Akira Nakao was 62 in Godzilla: Final Wars as 'Original Gotengo Commander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 2004
Poster of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Akira Nakao was 61 in Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. as 'Premier Hayoto Igarashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 2003
Poster of Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Akira Nakao was 60 in Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla as '2003 Prime Minister Hayato Igarashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 2002
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 11
Yakuza Ladies 11
Akira Nakao was 58 in Yakuza Ladies 11
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 2001
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
Akira Nakao was 57 in The Frame as 'Hirofumi Arikawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2000
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 8
Yakuza Ladies 8
Akira Nakao was 56 in Yakuza Ladies 8
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Akira Nakao was 55 in Fallen Angels
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1998
Poster of Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Akira Nakao was 55 in Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid
The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid
Akira Nakao was 55 in The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid as '藤堂 壮介（Sousuke Toudou）'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Tokyo Dragon
Tokyo Dragon
Akira Nakao was 55 in Tokyo Dragon as 'Shoji Yazaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1997
Poster of The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
Akira Nakao was 55 in The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Akagi the Gambler II
Akagi the Gambler II
Akira Nakao was 54 in Akagi the Gambler II
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1997
Poster of Noctiluca
Noctiluca
Akira Nakao was 54 in Noctiluca
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1997
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Akira Nakao was 54 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Tousen - The Election
Tousen - The Election
Akira Nakao was 54 in Tousen - The Election
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Akira Nakao was 54 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Akira Nakao was 53 in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1995
Poster of Yankee Reppuutai
Yankee Reppuutai
Akira Nakao was 53 in Yankee Reppuutai
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Goodbye Japan
Goodbye Japan
Akira Nakao was 53 in Goodbye Japan
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1995
Poster of Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller
Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller
Akira Nakao was 52 in Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller as 'Michizo Sakurada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1995
Poster of Kirikomi
Kirikomi
Akira Nakao was 52 in Kirikomi
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1995
Poster of Jingi 5
Jingi 5
Akira Nakao was 52 in Jingi 5
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1995
Poster of Jingi 4
Jingi 4
Akira Nakao was 52 in Jingi 4
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Akira Nakao was 52 in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1994
Poster of In Blazing Love
In Blazing Love
Akira Nakao was 52 in In Blazing Love
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Maji! 2
Maji! 2
Akira Nakao was 51 in Maji! 2
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Akira Nakao was 51 in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1993
Poster of Double Action. 45
Double Action. 45
Akira Nakao was 51 in Double Action. 45
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1993
Poster of Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Akira Nakao was 50 in Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Akira Nakao was 49 in Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion as 'Ibaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1992
Poster of Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Akira Nakao was 49 in Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare
Akira Nakao was 49 in Yakuza Warfare
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Castle of Sand
Castle of Sand
Akira Nakao was 49 in Castle of Sand as 'First Investigation Division Chief'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Kanei Chronicles
Kanei Chronicles
Akira Nakao was 48 in Kanei Chronicles as 'Yorinobu Tokugawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of The Man Who Became The Don
The Man Who Became The Don
Akira Nakao was 48 in The Man Who Became The Don
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1991
Poster of 1750 Days of Turbulence
1750 Days of Turbulence
Akira Nakao was 48 in 1750 Days of Turbulence
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Ronin-gai
Ronin-gai
Akira Nakao was 48 in Ronin-gai as 'Shichirôemon Obata'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 1990
Poster of Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Akira Nakao was 47 in Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1990
Poster of Shingo's Ten Duels
Shingo's Ten Duels
Akira Nakao was 47 in Shingo's Ten Duels as 'Kuroda Tsunamasa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Akira Nakao was 46 in Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1989
Poster of Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Akira Nakao was 46 in Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1988
Poster of Labyrinth Romanesque
Labyrinth Romanesque
Akira Nakao was 45 in Labyrinth Romanesque as 'Ichitaro Akimoto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Spring Bell
Spring Bell
Akira Nakao was 43 in Spring Bell
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Barrow Gang BC
Barrow Gang BC
Akira Nakao was 42 in Barrow Gang BC
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1985
Poster of The Audition
The Audition
Akira Nakao was 42 in The Audition as 'Yajima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1984
Poster of Gemini Woman
Gemini Woman
Akira Nakao was 41 in Gemini Woman as 'Maruyama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Make-Up
Make-Up
Akira Nakao was 41 in Make-Up as 'Akiyama'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of 嵐を呼ぶ男
嵐を呼ぶ男
Akira Nakao was 40 in 嵐を呼ぶ男
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1983
Poster of Ninja Wars
Ninja Wars
Akira Nakao was 40 in Ninja Wars as 'Dongo Matsunaga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1982
Poster of To Trap a Kidnapper
To Trap a Kidnapper
Akira Nakao was 40 in To Trap a Kidnapper
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1982
Poster of The Blazing Valiant
The Blazing Valiant
Akira Nakao was 39 in The Blazing Valiant as 'Tenbo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1981
Poster of Fallen Angel Gang
Fallen Angel Gang
Akira Nakao was 39 in Fallen Angel Gang as 'Tôru Ishizawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1981
Poster of In the Cellar
In the Cellar
Akira Nakao was 39 in In the Cellar as 'Isogai Sanshiro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Island of the Evil Spirits
Island of the Evil Spirits
Akira Nakao was 39 in Island of the Evil Spirits as 'Morie Osakabe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of The Hidden Trail of the Beasts
The Hidden Trail of the Beasts
Akira Nakao was 39 in The Hidden Trail of the Beasts as 'Detective Maruyama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of Monster Cat Saga Riot
Monster Cat Saga Riot
Akira Nakao was 39 in Monster Cat Saga Riot
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Baian the Assassin
Baian the Assassin
Akira Nakao was 38 in Baian the Assassin as 'Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of The Woman
The Woman
Akira Nakao was 38 in The Woman
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
Akira Nakao was 38 in The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of The Fixer
The Fixer
Akira Nakao was 37 in The Fixer
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1979
Poster of Dead Angle
Dead Angle
Akira Nakao was 36 in Dead Angle
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1979
Poster of Woman Mandala
Woman Mandala
Akira Nakao was 36 in Woman Mandala
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of The Days of No Return
The Days of No Return
Akira Nakao was 35 in The Days of No Return
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1978
Poster of In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
Akira Nakao was 35 in In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1978
Poster of Double Suicide at Nishijin
Double Suicide at Nishijin
Akira Nakao was 35 in Double Suicide at Nishijin as 'Amano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1977
Poster of Death at an Old Mansion
Death at an Old Mansion
Akira Nakao was 33 in Death at an Old Mansion as 'Kosuke Kindaichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1975
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Akira Nakao was 28 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Akira Nakao was 28 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1971
Poster of Onna no Iji
Onna no Iji
Akira Nakao was 28 in Onna no Iji as 'Kada Shuhei'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1971
Poster of Shadow of Deception
Shadow of Deception
Akira Nakao was 28 in Shadow of Deception as 'Sozo Emura'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of Adults Games
Adults Games
Akira Nakao was 28 in Adults Games
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Akira Nakao was 27 in Take Care, Red Riding Hood as 'Second elder brother of Kaoru'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1970
Poster of The Vampire Doll
The Vampire Doll
Akira Nakao was 27 in The Vampire Doll as 'Hiroshi Takagi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1970
Poster of The Heart of Hiroshima
The Heart of Hiroshima
Akira Nakao was 24 in The Heart of Hiroshima as 'Fujii'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Passionate Spinster
The Passionate Spinster
Akira Nakao was 23 in The Passionate Spinster as 'Takeshi Tsurukawa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1965
Poster of When the Flowers Bloom
When the Flowers Bloom
Akira Nakao was 23 in When the Flowers Bloom
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1965
Poster of The Hunter's Diary
The Hunter's Diary
Akira Nakao was 21 in The Hunter's Diary
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1964
Poster of Only on Mondays
Only on Mondays
Akira Nakao was 21 in Only on Mondays as 'Osamu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1964
Poster of Namari o buchikome
Namari o buchikome
Akira Nakao was 20 in Namari o buchikome
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1962
Poster of The Guys Who Put Money on Me
The Guys Who Put Money on Me
Akira Nakao was 20 in The Guys Who Put Money on Me as 'Bartender at the "Toto" bar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1962
Poster of Wakai senpū
Wakai senpū
Akira Nakao was 20 in Wakai senpū
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Sun and stars
Sun and stars
Akira Nakao was 19 in Sun and stars
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1962
Poster of Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Akira Nakao was 19 in Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of Hana no saigetsu
Hana no saigetsu
Akira Nakao was 19 in Hana no saigetsu
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1962
Poster of Angel and the Outlaw
Angel and the Outlaw
Akira Nakao was 19 in Angel and the Outlaw
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1962
Poster of Mahiru no yuugai
Mahiru no yuugai
Akira Nakao was 19 in Mahiru no yuugai
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Kitakami yakyoku
Kitakami yakyoku
Akira Nakao was 18 in Kitakami yakyoku as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Akira Nakao was 80+ in Sanctuary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Creator's File: GOLD
Creator's File: GOLD
Akira Nakao was 78+ in Creator's File: GOLD
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of Detective Akechi Kogoro
Detective Akechi Kogoro
Akira Nakao was 76+ in Detective Akechi Kogoro as 'Udagawa Dougen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
Akira Nakao was 74+ in Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2017
Poster of Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Akira Nakao was 70+ in Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon as 'Tetsuya Kurobe（黒部 徹也）'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of The Mission and Soul's Limit
The Mission and Soul's Limit
Akira Nakao was 69+ in The Mission and Soul's Limit as '島原総一郎'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 05 2011
Poster of Tsukahara Bokuden
Tsukahara Bokuden
Akira Nakao was 69+ in Tsukahara Bokuden as 'Sozui Ise'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 2011
Poster of Taro no Tō
Taro no Tō
Akira Nakao was 68+ in Taro no Tō
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 26 2011
Poster of Hadaka no Taishō
Hadaka no Taishō
Akira Nakao was 65+ in Hadaka no Taishō
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of Hagetaka: Road to Rebirth
Hagetaka: Road to Rebirth
Akira Nakao was 64+ in Hagetaka: Road to Rebirth as 'Ryousuke Iijima, Iijima Ryosuke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 17 2007
Poster of Yoshitsune
Yoshitsune
Akira Nakao was 62+ in Yoshitsune as 'Kajiwara Kagetoki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
Poster of ラーメン発見伝
ラーメン発見伝
Akira Nakao was 62+ in ラーメン発見伝
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
Akira Nakao was 61+ in 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2003
Poster of Marriage at Twenty
Marriage at Twenty
Akira Nakao was 57+ in Marriage at Twenty as 'Kosaburo Chuganji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 06 2000
Poster of GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
Akira Nakao was 55+ in GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka as 'Hiroshi Uchiyamada, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 07 1998
Poster of Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi
Akira Nakao was 53+ in Hideyoshi as 'Shibata Katsuie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Shonan Junai-gumi!
Shonan Junai-gumi!
Akira Nakao was 52+ in Shonan Junai-gumi! as 'Principal Dokudai Tokiaritsune'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of Yoru ni Dakarete
Yoru ni Dakarete
Akira Nakao was 52+ in Yoru ni Dakarete
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of Kagi-shi
Kagi-shi
Akira Nakao was 50+ in Kagi-shi
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of 清里高原神隠し
清里高原神隠し
Akira Nakao was 48+ in 清里高原神隠し
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1991
Poster of しらべる女２
しらべる女２
Akira Nakao was 47+ in しらべる女２
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 11 1989
Poster of 博多長崎殺人行
博多長崎殺人行
Akira Nakao was 44+ in 博多長崎殺人行
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1986
Poster of 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Akira Nakao was 40+ in 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ as 'Genzō Hibiki, Tamon Tatebe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of 危険な誘拐
危険な誘拐
Akira Nakao was 39+ in 危険な誘拐
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 22 1982
Poster of 山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
Akira Nakao was 37+ in 山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 16 1980
Poster of Suna no Utsuwa
Suna no Utsuwa
Akira Nakao was 35+ in Suna no Utsuwa as '関川重雄'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Akira Nakao was 35+ in Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of Professional Killers
Professional Killers
Akira Nakao was 30+ in Professional Killers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1972