Portrait of Asakazu Nakai

Asakazu Nakai

Bio: Asakazu Nakai (Japanese: 中井朝一; August 29, 1901 – February 28, 1988) was a Japanese cinematographer, born in Kobe. He worked on a dozen films with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa
Born: Thu, Aug 29 1901
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Feb 28 1988
Asakazu Nakai is 86 years old
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Poster of Ran
Ran
Asakazu Nakai was
83 in Ran
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Asakazu Nakai was
74 in Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
Asakazu Nakai was
73 in Dersu Uzala
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 02 1975
Poster of Nijūsai no genten
Nijūsai no genten
Asakazu Nakai was
72 in Nijūsai no genten
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of Shiosai
Shiosai
Asakazu Nakai was
70 in Shiosai
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Wakare no uta
Wakare no uta
Asakazu Nakai was
69 in Wakare no uta
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 03 1971
Poster of Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Asakazu Nakai was
68 in Take Care, Red Riding Hood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 04 1970
Poster of Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Asakazu Nakai was
67 in Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 02 1968
Poster of Judge and Jeopardy
Judge and Jeopardy
Asakazu Nakai was
66 in Judge and Jeopardy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 08 1968
Poster of The Daphne
The Daphne
Asakazu Nakai was
65 in The Daphne
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Red Beard
Red Beard
Asakazu Nakai was
63 in Red Beard
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
Asakazu Nakai was
62 in The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 14 1964
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Asakazu Nakai was
61 in High and Low
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Musume to watashi
Musume to watashi
Asakazu Nakai was
60 in Musume to watashi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of The End of Summer
The End of Summer
Asakazu Nakai was
60 in The End of Summer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 29 1961
Poster of Girls of the Night
Girls of the Night
Asakazu Nakai was
60 in Girls of the Night
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 04 1961
Poster of Wakarete ikiru toki mo
Wakarete ikiru toki mo
Asakazu Nakai was
59 in Wakarete ikiru toki mo
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of The Dangerous Kiss
The Dangerous Kiss
Asakazu Nakai was
58 in The Dangerous Kiss
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Jun 26 1960
Poster of The Blue Beast
The Blue Beast
Asakazu Nakai was
58 in The Blue Beast
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jun 26 1960
Poster of The Lost Alibi
The Lost Alibi
Asakazu Nakai was
58 in The Lost Alibi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 13 1960
Poster of The Enchanting Devil
The Enchanting Devil
Asakazu Nakai was
58 in The Enchanting Devil
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Oct 25 1959
Poster of I Want to Be a Shellfish
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Asakazu Nakai was
57 in I Want to Be a Shellfish
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Apr 12 1959
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Asakazu Nakai was
57 in The Big Boss
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 15 1959
Poster of All About Marriage
All About Marriage
Asakazu Nakai was
56 in All About Marriage
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 26 1958
Poster of Futari dake no hashi
Futari dake no hashi
Asakazu Nakai was
56 in Futari dake no hashi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 05 1958
Poster of A Dangerous Hero
A Dangerous Hero
Asakazu Nakai was
55 in A Dangerous Hero
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
Asakazu Nakai was
55 in Throne of Blood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of I Live in Fear
I Live in Fear
Asakazu Nakai was
54 in I Live in Fear
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 22 1955
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Asakazu Nakai was
52 in Seven Samurai
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 26 1954
Poster of Mr. Pu
Mr. Pu
Asakazu Nakai was
51 in Mr. Pu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Apr 15 1953
Poster of Husband and Wife
Husband and Wife
Asakazu Nakai was
51 in Husband and Wife
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 22 1953
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Asakazu Nakai was
51 in Ikiru
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Asakazu Nakai was
50 in Who Knows a Woman's Heart
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Dec 21 1951
Poster of Dancing Girl
Dancing Girl
Asakazu Nakai was
49 in Dancing Girl
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 17 1951
Poster of Elegy
Elegy
Asakazu Nakai was
49 in Elegy
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Feb 22 1951
Poster of Clothes of Deception
Clothes of Deception
Asakazu Nakai was
49 in Clothes of Deception
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 13 1951
Poster of Escape from Prison
Escape from Prison
Asakazu Nakai was
48 in Escape from Prison
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Jan 04 1950
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Asakazu Nakai was
48 in Stray Dog
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Oct 17 1949
Poster of The Blue Mountains: Part II
The Blue Mountains: Part II
Asakazu Nakai was
47 in The Blue Mountains: Part II
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 26 1949
Poster of The Blue Mountains: Part I
The Blue Mountains: Part I
Asakazu Nakai was
47 in The Blue Mountains: Part I
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Actress
Actress
Asakazu Nakai was
46 in Actress
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 29 1947
Poster of One Wonderful Sunday
One Wonderful Sunday
Asakazu Nakai was
45 in One Wonderful Sunday
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 01 1947
Poster of No Regrets for Our Youth
No Regrets for Our Youth
Asakazu Nakai was
45 in No Regrets for Our Youth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of Yoki na onna
Yoki na onna
Asakazu Nakai was
44 in Yoki na onna
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 14 1946
Poster of Three Women of the North
Three Women of the North
Asakazu Nakai was
43 in Three Women of the North
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Aug 05 1945
Poster of Battle Troop
Battle Troop
Asakazu Nakai was
43 in Battle Troop
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 07 1944
Poster of Nichijô no tatakai
Nichijô no tatakai
Asakazu Nakai was
42 in Nichijô no tatakai
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 03 1944
Poster of The Song Lantern
The Song Lantern
Asakazu Nakai was
41 in The Song Lantern
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 11 1943
Poster of Banzuiin Chōbei
Banzuiin Chōbei
Asakazu Nakai was
38 in Banzuiin Chōbei
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 29 1940
Poster of Hideko the Cheerleader
Hideko the Cheerleader
Asakazu Nakai was
38 in Hideko the Cheerleader
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Jan 31 1940
Poster of The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
Asakazu Nakai was
33 in The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
as 'Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 07 1935

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