Portrait of Kazuo Miyagawa

Kazuo Miyagawa

Bio: Kazuo Miyagawa (宮川 一夫 Miyagawa Kazuo, February 25, 1908 – August 7, 1999) was an acclaimed Japanese cinematographer. Miyagawa is best known for his tracking shots, particularly those in Rashomon (1950), the first of his three collaborations with preeminent filmmaker Akira Kurosawa
Born: Tue, Feb 25 1908
Birthplace: Kyoto, Japan

Death: Sat, Aug 07 1999
Kazuo Miyagawa is 91 years old
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Poster of The Dancer
The Dancer
Kazuo Miyagawa was
81 in The Dancer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Gonza the Spearman
Gonza the Spearman
Kazuo Miyagawa was
77 in Gonza the Spearman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of MacArthur's Children
MacArthur's Children
Kazuo Miyagawa was
76 in MacArthur's Children
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 23 1984
Poster of The Love Suicides at Sonezaki
The Love Suicides at Sonezaki
Kazuo Miyagawa was
73 in The Love Suicides at Sonezaki
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Nov 11 1981
Poster of Island of the Evil Spirits
Island of the Evil Spirits
Kazuo Miyagawa was
73 in Island of the Evil Spirits
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Ballad of Orin
Ballad of Orin
Kazuo Miyagawa was
69 in Ballad of Orin
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 19 1977
Poster of The Possessed
The Possessed
Kazuo Miyagawa was
68 in The Possessed
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 16 1976
Poster of Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Kazuo Miyagawa was
66 in Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Apr 24 1974
Poster of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Kazuo Miyagawa was
65 in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 11 1973
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Kazuo Miyagawa was
64 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of The Fearless Avenger
The Fearless Avenger
Kazuo Miyagawa was
64 in The Fearless Avenger
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 10 1972
Poster of The Trail of Blood
The Trail of Blood
Kazuo Miyagawa was
64 in The Trail of Blood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 10 1972
Poster of Silence
Silence
Kazuo Miyagawa was
63 in Silence
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 13 1971
Poster of Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Kazuo Miyagawa was
62 in Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Kazuo Miyagawa was
61 in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of The Magoichi Saga
The Magoichi Saga
Kazuo Miyagawa was
61 in The Magoichi Saga
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of Devil's Temple
Devil's Temple
Kazuo Miyagawa was
61 in Devil's Temple
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 31 1969
Poster of The Funeral Racket
The Funeral Racket
Kazuo Miyagawa was
60 in The Funeral Racket
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Zatoichi and the Fugitives
Zatoichi and the Fugitives
Kazuo Miyagawa was
60 in Zatoichi and the Fugitives
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 10 1968
Poster of A Killer's Key
A Killer's Key
Kazuo Miyagawa was
59 in A Killer's Key
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Zatoichi the Outlaw
Zatoichi the Outlaw
Kazuo Miyagawa was
59 in Zatoichi the Outlaw
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 12 1967
Poster of A Certain Killer
A Certain Killer
Kazuo Miyagawa was
59 in A Certain Killer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 29 1967
Poster of The Little Runaway
The Little Runaway
Kazuo Miyagawa was
58 in The Little Runaway
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Vengeance
Zatoichi's Vengeance
Kazuo Miyagawa was
58 in Zatoichi's Vengeance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 03 1966
Poster of Irezumi
Irezumi
Kazuo Miyagawa was
57 in Irezumi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 15 1966
Poster of Tokyo Olympiad
Tokyo Olympiad
Kazuo Miyagawa was
57 in Tokyo Olympiad
as 'Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 20 1965
Poster of Bloody Shuriken
Bloody Shuriken
Kazuo Miyagawa was
56 in Bloody Shuriken
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 20 1965
Poster of The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
Kazuo Miyagawa was
56 in The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Money Dance
The Money Dance
Kazuo Miyagawa was
56 in The Money Dance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 02 1964
Poster of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Kazuo Miyagawa was
56 in Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 14 1964
Poster of Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Kazuo Miyagawa was
55 in Bamboo Doll of Echizen
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 05 1963
Poster of Rabble Tactics
Rabble Tactics
Kazuo Miyagawa was
55 in Rabble Tactics
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of The Third Will
The Third Will
Kazuo Miyagawa was
55 in The Third Will
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 31 1963
Poster of The Broken Commandment
The Broken Commandment
Kazuo Miyagawa was
54 in The Broken Commandment
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 06 1962
Poster of Bad Reputation Returns
Bad Reputation Returns
Kazuo Miyagawa was
53 in Bad Reputation Returns
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 17 1961
Poster of Tough Guy
Tough Guy
Kazuo Miyagawa was
53 in Tough Guy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 30 1961
Poster of The Gambler's Code
The Gambler's Code
Kazuo Miyagawa was
53 in The Gambler's Code
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Yojimbo
Yojimbo
Kazuo Miyagawa was
53 in Yojimbo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Apr 25 1961
Poster of Marriageable Age
Marriageable Age
Kazuo Miyagawa was
52 in Marriageable Age
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Jan 14 1961
Poster of Her Brother
Her Brother
Kazuo Miyagawa was
52 in Her Brother
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of Scarred Yosaburo
Scarred Yosaburo
Kazuo Miyagawa was
52 in Scarred Yosaburo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jul 10 1960
Poster of Bonchi
Bonchi
Kazuo Miyagawa was
52 in Bonchi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 14 1960
Poster of A Woman's Testament
A Woman's Testament
Kazuo Miyagawa was
51 in A Woman's Testament
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 14 1960
Poster of Floating Weeds
Floating Weeds
Kazuo Miyagawa was
51 in Floating Weeds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of Odd Obsession
Odd Obsession
Kazuo Miyagawa was
51 in Odd Obsession
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 23 1959
Poster of 女と海賊
女と海賊
Kazuo Miyagawa was
51 in 女と海賊
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of The Gay Masquerade
The Gay Masquerade
Kazuo Miyagawa was
50 in The Gay Masquerade
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 29 1958
Poster of Conflagration
Conflagration
Kazuo Miyagawa was
50 in Conflagration
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Kazuo Miyagawa was
50 in Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of Princess Tsuki
Princess Tsuki
Kazuo Miyagawa was
49 in Princess Tsuki
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 09 1958
Poster of Night Butterflies
Night Butterflies
Kazuo Miyagawa was
49 in Night Butterflies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of Love of the Princess
Love of the Princess
Kazuo Miyagawa was
49 in Love of the Princess
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 19 1957
Poster of Night River
Night River
Kazuo Miyagawa was
48 in Night River
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of Street of Shame
Street of Shame
Kazuo Miyagawa was
48 in Street of Shame
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 18 1956
Poster of Taira Clan Saga
Taira Clan Saga
Kazuo Miyagawa was
47 in Taira Clan Saga
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 21 1955
Poster of The Second Son
The Second Son
Kazuo Miyagawa was
46 in The Second Son
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 29 1955
Poster of The Crucified Lovers
The Crucified Lovers
Kazuo Miyagawa was
46 in The Crucified Lovers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 23 1954
Poster of The Woman in the Rumor
The Woman in the Rumor
Kazuo Miyagawa was
46 in The Woman in the Rumor
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jun 20 1954
Poster of Sansho the Bailiff
Sansho the Bailiff
Kazuo Miyagawa was
46 in Sansho the Bailiff
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 31 1954
Poster of A Geisha
A Geisha
Kazuo Miyagawa was
45 in A Geisha
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 12 1953
Poster of Yokubo
Yokubo
Kazuo Miyagawa was
45 in Yokubo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Ugetsu
Ugetsu
Kazuo Miyagawa was
45 in Ugetsu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 26 1953
Poster of Reminiscence
Reminiscence
Kazuo Miyagawa was
44 in Reminiscence
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 15 1953
Poster of すっ飛び駕
すっ飛び駕
Kazuo Miyagawa was
44 in すっ飛び駕
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 21 1952
Poster of Sisters of Nishijin
Sisters of Nishijin
Kazuo Miyagawa was
44 in Sisters of Nishijin
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 17 1952
Poster of Miss Oyu
Miss Oyu
Kazuo Miyagawa was
43 in Miss Oyu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 22 1951
Poster of A Spectacular Murder
A Spectacular Murder
Kazuo Miyagawa was
42 in A Spectacular Murder
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Jan 20 1951
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Kazuo Miyagawa was
42 in Rashomon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Song of Love
Song of Love
Kazuo Miyagawa was
42 in Song of Love
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of That Night's Adventure
That Night's Adventure
Kazuo Miyagawa was
40 in That Night's Adventure
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Sep 28 1948
Poster of Children Hand in Hand
Children Hand in Hand
Kazuo Miyagawa was
40 in Children Hand in Hand
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 30 1948
Poster of The Devil's toast
The Devil's toast
Kazuo Miyagawa was
39 in The Devil's toast
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Oct 21 1947
Poster of The Woman Who Opens the Door
The Woman Who Opens the Door
Kazuo Miyagawa was
38 in The Woman Who Opens the Door
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Apr 25 1946
Poster of Thus the Divine Wind Blows
Thus the Divine Wind Blows
Kazuo Miyagawa was
36 in Thus the Divine Wind Blows
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Aug 11 1944
Poster of Wrestling-Ring Festival
Wrestling-Ring Festival
Kazuo Miyagawa was
36 in Wrestling-Ring Festival
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Mar 30 1944
Poster of The Life of Matsu the Untamed
The Life of Matsu the Untamed
Kazuo Miyagawa was
35 in The Life of Matsu the Untamed
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 28 1943
Poster of Singing Lovebirds
Singing Lovebirds
Kazuo Miyagawa was
31 in Singing Lovebirds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 14 1939
Poster of Taiko's Rising in the World
Taiko's Rising in the World
Kazuo Miyagawa was
30 in Taiko's Rising in the World
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Jun 17 1938

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