Portrait of Masahiro Makino

Masahiro Makino

Bio: Masahiro Makino (マキノ 雅弘, Makino Masahiro, February 29, 1908 - October 29, 1993) was a Japanese film director. He directed more than 260 films, primarily in the chanbara and yakuza genres
Born: Sat, Feb 29 1908
Birthplace: Kyoto, Japan

Death: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Masahiro Makino is 85 years old
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Poster of Ronin-gai
Ronin-gai
Masahiro Makino was
82 in Ronin-gai
as 'Co-Director'.
Sat, Aug 18 1990
Poster of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
Masahiro Makino was
64 in The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 04 1972
Poster of The Path of the King
The Path of the King
Masahiro Makino was
63 in The Path of the King
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 06 1971
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny
Masahiro Makino was
62 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 22 1970
Poster of Born Fighter
Born Fighter
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Born Fighter
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 21 1970
Poster of Woman Boss
Woman Boss
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Woman Boss
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Peonies And Dragons
Peonies And Dragons
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Peonies And Dragons
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best
Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Dec 27 1969
Poster of Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza
Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 09 1969
Poster of The Domain: Flower and Dragon
The Domain: Flower and Dragon
Masahiro Makino was
61 in The Domain: Flower and Dragon
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 31 1969
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo
Masahiro Makino was
61 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 06 1969
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri
New Prison Walls of Abashiri
Masahiro Makino was
60 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1968
Poster of Rogue
Rogue
Masahiro Makino was
60 in Rogue
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 12 1968
Poster of Histories of the Chivalrous
Histories of the Chivalrous
Masahiro Makino was
60 in Histories of the Chivalrous
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of The Domain: Severed Relations
The Domain: Severed Relations
Masahiro Makino was
59 in The Domain: Severed Relations
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 22 1968
Poster of The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
Masahiro Makino was
59 in The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
Masahiro Makino was
59 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of The Chivalrous Life
The Chivalrous Life
Masahiro Makino was
59 in The Chivalrous Life
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 30 1967
Poster of The Domain: White Blade
The Domain: White Blade
Masahiro Makino was
58 in The Domain: White Blade
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 28 1967
Poster of Debt of Honor
Debt of Honor
Masahiro Makino was
58 in Debt of Honor
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
Masahiro Makino was
58 in The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Japan's Most Chivalrous
Japan's Most Chivalrous
Masahiro Makino was
58 in Japan's Most Chivalrous
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 19 1966
Poster of The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
Masahiro Makino was
57 in The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 03 1966
Poster of One Man's Chivalry
One Man's Chivalry
Masahiro Makino was
57 in One Man's Chivalry
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 15 1965
Poster of The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
Masahiro Makino was
57 in The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Masahiro Makino was
57 in The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 12 1965
Poster of The Domain: The Naniwa Story
The Domain: The Naniwa Story
Masahiro Makino was
56 in The Domain: The Naniwa Story
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 30 1965
Poster of The Domain
The Domain
Masahiro Makino was
56 in The Domain
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 13 1964
Poster of The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
Masahiro Makino was
55 in The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
Masahiro Makino was
55 in The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Nov 10 1963
Poster of The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Masahiro Makino was
55 in The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 19 1963
Poster of Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword
Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword
Masahiro Makino was
55 in Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 31 1963
Poster of Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Masahiro Makino was
55 in Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 30 1963
Poster of Tattoo of Love
Tattoo of Love
Masahiro Makino was
54 in Tattoo of Love
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 10 1963
Poster of 53 Stages of Action
53 Stages of Action
Masahiro Makino was
54 in 53 Stages of Action
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 23 1963
Poster of A Revengeful Raid
A Revengeful Raid
Masahiro Makino was
54 in A Revengeful Raid
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 22 1962
Poster of Yakuza Official
Yakuza Official
Masahiro Makino was
54 in Yakuza Official
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jul 13 1962
Poster of Lady Sen and Hideyori
Lady Sen and Hideyori
Masahiro Makino was
54 in Lady Sen and Hideyori
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 25 1962
Poster of Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Masahiro Makino was
53 in Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 03 1962
Poster of Works of the Fish Man
Works of the Fish Man
Masahiro Makino was
53 in Works of the Fish Man
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 26 1961
Poster of Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Masahiro Makino was
53 in Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jun 21 1961
Poster of Mask of the Moon
Mask of the Moon
Masahiro Makino was
53 in Mask of the Moon
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 25 1961
Poster of Edo Purebreed
Edo Purebreed
Masahiro Makino was
52 in Edo Purebreed
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 07 1961
Poster of Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
Masahiro Makino was
52 in Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Dec 27 1960
Poster of The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
Masahiro Makino was
52 in The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 31 1960
Poster of Runway to Hell
Runway to Hell
Masahiro Makino was
52 in Runway to Hell
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 03 1960
Poster of Yakuza of Ina
Yakuza of Ina
Masahiro Makino was
51 in Yakuza of Ina
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Feb 23 1960
Poster of An Actor's Revenge
An Actor's Revenge
Masahiro Makino was
51 in An Actor's Revenge
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 25 1959
Poster of Evil Man of Edo
Evil Man of Edo
Masahiro Makino was
51 in Evil Man of Edo
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 13 1959
Poster of Echo in the Mountains
Echo in the Mountains
Masahiro Makino was
51 in Echo in the Mountains
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate
Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate
Masahiro Makino was
51 in Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Goblin in Stirrups
Goblin in Stirrups
Masahiro Makino was
50 in Goblin in Stirrups
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of Fighting Disposition
Fighting Disposition
Masahiro Makino was
50 in Fighting Disposition
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 27 1958
Poster of Kanbei's Bargain Sale
Kanbei's Bargain Sale
Masahiro Makino was
50 in Kanbei's Bargain Sale
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 05 1958
Poster of The Traveling Ruffian
The Traveling Ruffian
Masahiro Makino was
50 in The Traveling Ruffian
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Mon, Jun 30 1958
Poster of Fearless Opposition
Fearless Opposition
Masahiro Makino was
50 in Fearless Opposition
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 07 1958
Poster of Bull's Eye of Love
Bull's Eye of Love
Masahiro Makino was
49 in Bull's Eye of Love
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of Temple of Revenge
Temple of Revenge
Masahiro Makino was
49 in Temple of Revenge
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 25 1957
Poster of Street of Ronin
Street of Ronin
Masahiro Makino was
49 in Street of Ronin
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 03 1957
Poster of Pure-Hearted Unit
Pure-Hearted Unit
Masahiro Makino was
48 in Pure-Hearted Unit
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of Such is Life
Such is Life
Masahiro Makino was
47 in Such is Life
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of Blood Festival of Akagi
Blood Festival of Akagi
Masahiro Makino was
47 in Blood Festival of Akagi
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
Masahiro Makino was
47 in Casebooks of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of Daikichi Konomura
Daikichi Konomura
Masahiro Makino was
46 in Daikichi Konomura
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Jirocho in Disgrace
Jirocho in Disgrace
Masahiro Makino was
46 in Jirocho in Disgrace
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 14 1954
Poster of Yakuza bayashi
Yakuza bayashi
Masahiro Makino was
46 in Yakuza bayashi
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jun 30 1954
Poster of Last of the Wild Ones
Last of the Wild Ones
Masahiro Makino was
46 in Last of the Wild Ones
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 08 1954
Poster of Jirocho's New Year
Jirocho's New Year
Masahiro Makino was
45 in Jirocho's New Year
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of Jirocho, the Hunted
Jirocho, the Hunted
Masahiro Makino was
45 in Jirocho, the Hunted
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 15 1953
Poster of Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Masahiro Makino was
45 in Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 03 1953
Poster of 続・丹下左膳
続・丹下左膳
Masahiro Makino was
45 in 続・丹下左膳
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 01 1953
Poster of Jirocho's Home-Coming
Jirocho's Home-Coming
Masahiro Makino was
45 in Jirocho's Home-Coming
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 23 1953
Poster of Her Captive Gamblers
Her Captive Gamblers
Masahiro Makino was
45 in Her Captive Gamblers
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of The Last Embrace
The Last Embrace
Masahiro Makino was
45 in The Last Embrace
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 11 1953
Poster of Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Masahiro Makino was
44 in Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 09 1953
Poster of Night in Hawaii
Night in Hawaii
Masahiro Makino was
44 in Night in Hawaii
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 09 1953
Poster of Jirocho Rises in Fame
Jirocho Rises in Fame
Masahiro Makino was
44 in Jirocho Rises in Fame
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of 武蔵と小次郎
武蔵と小次郎
Masahiro Makino was
44 in 武蔵と小次郎
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 15 1952
Poster of すっ飛び駕
すっ飛び駕
Masahiro Makino was
44 in すっ飛び駕
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 21 1952
Poster of Divorce
Divorce
Masahiro Makino was
44 in Divorce
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 29 1952
Poster of 豪快三人男
豪快三人男
Masahiro Makino was
43 in 豪快三人男
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 05 1951
Poster of The Killing of Otsuya
The Killing of Otsuya
Masahiro Makino was
42 in The Killing of Otsuya
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 17 1951
Poster of The Official And The Princess of Thieves
The Official And The Princess of Thieves
Masahiro Makino was
42 in The Official And The Princess of Thieves
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 05 1951
Poster of A Thousand Standards of Stone
A Thousand Standards of Stone
Masahiro Makino was
42 in A Thousand Standards of Stone
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 31 1950
Poster of Les Miserables II: Banner of Love and Freedom
Les Miserables II: Banner of Love and Freedom
Masahiro Makino was
42 in Les Miserables II: Banner of Love and Freedom
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 14 1950
Poster of Fencing Master
Fencing Master
Masahiro Makino was
42 in Fencing Master
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Sugawara denju tenarai kagami
Sugawara denju tenarai kagami
Masahiro Makino was
41 in Sugawara denju tenarai kagami
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood
Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood
Masahiro Makino was
41 in Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 10 1949
Poster of Ghosts Die at Dawn
Ghosts Die at Dawn
Masahiro Makino was
40 in Ghosts Die at Dawn
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 12 1948
Poster of Gate of Flesh
Gate of Flesh
Masahiro Makino was
40 in Gate of Flesh
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 10 1948
Poster of Golden Devil Part 2
Golden Devil Part 2
Masahiro Makino was
39 in Golden Devil Part 2
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 03 1948
Poster of Golden Devil
Golden Devil
Masahiro Makino was
39 in Golden Devil
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 20 1948
Poster of Nonkina tosan
Nonkina tosan
Masahiro Makino was
38 in Nonkina tosan
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 01 1946
Poster of Waiting Woman
Waiting Woman
Masahiro Makino was
38 in Waiting Woman
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 13 1946
Poster of Iki na fûraibô
Iki na fûraibô
Masahiro Makino was
37 in Iki na fûraibô
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Feb 28 1946
Poster of Sennichimae fukin
Sennichimae fukin
Masahiro Makino was
37 in Sennichimae fukin
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 25 1945
Poster of Victory Song
Victory Song
Masahiro Makino was
36 in Victory Song
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Feb 22 1945
Poster of The Sword
The Sword
Masahiro Makino was
36 in The Sword
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Feb 08 1945
Poster of Sinking the Unsinkable
Sinking the Unsinkable
Masahiro Makino was
36 in Sinking the Unsinkable
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Poster of Miss Hanako
Miss Hanako
Masahiro Makino was
34 in Miss Hanako
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 25 1943
Poster of The Opium War
The Opium War
Masahiro Makino was
34 in The Opium War
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 14 1943
Poster of Onna keizu
Onna keizu
Masahiro Makino was
34 in Onna keizu
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 11 1942
Poster of The Man Who Waited
The Man Who Waited
Masahiro Makino was
34 in The Man Who Waited
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 23 1942
Poster of A Man's Flower Road of Triumph
A Man's Flower Road of Triumph
Masahiro Makino was
33 in A Man's Flower Road of Triumph
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 30 1941
Poster of Dancers of Awa
Dancers of Awa
Masahiro Makino was
33 in Dancers of Awa
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, May 21 1941
Poster of Iemitsu and Hikoza
Iemitsu and Hikoza
Masahiro Makino was
33 in Iemitsu and Hikoza
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 26 1941
Poster of The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday
The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday
Masahiro Makino was
32 in The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 09 1941
Poster of Zoku Shimizu Minato
Zoku Shimizu Minato
Masahiro Makino was
32 in Zoku Shimizu Minato
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 10 1940
Poster of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga
Masahiro Makino was
31 in Oda Nobunaga
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 05 1940
Poster of Singing Lovebirds
Singing Lovebirds
Masahiro Makino was
31 in Singing Lovebirds
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 14 1939
Poster of Yaji And Kita's Traveling Diary
Yaji And Kita's Traveling Diary
Masahiro Makino was
30 in Yaji And Kita's Traveling Diary
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of Chushingura
Chushingura
Masahiro Makino was
30 in Chushingura
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 31 1938
Poster of Kurama Tengu
Kurama Tengu
Masahiro Makino was
30 in Kurama Tengu
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 15 1938
Poster of Jiraiya
Jiraiya
Masahiro Makino was
29 in Jiraiya
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba
Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba
Masahiro Makino was
29 in Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Echo of Love
Echo of Love
Masahiro Makino was
29 in Echo of Love
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 14 1937
Poster of honchō kai neko Tsutō
honchō kai neko Tsutō
Masahiro Makino was
28 in honchō kai neko Tsutō
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of Goronbo-gai
Goronbo-gai
Masahiro Makino was
28 in Goronbo-gai
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 21 1936
Poster of Kunisada Chūji: Shinshū komoriuta
Kunisada Chūji: Shinshū komoriuta
Masahiro Makino was
27 in Kunisada Chūji: Shinshū komoriuta
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Feb 18 1936
Poster of Banquet Under the Midnight Sun
Banquet Under the Midnight Sun
Masahiro Makino was
24 in Banquet Under the Midnight Sun
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 13 1932
Poster of Rônin-gai - Dai-san-wa: Tsukareta hitobito
Rônin-gai - Dai-san-wa: Tsukareta hitobito
Masahiro Makino was
21 in Rônin-gai - Dai-san-wa: Tsukareta hitobito
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 15 1929
Poster of Beheading Place
Beheading Place
Masahiro Makino was
21 in Beheading Place
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 20 1929
Poster of Samurai Town Story Part II
Samurai Town Story Part II
Masahiro Makino was
20 in Samurai Town Story Part II
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 15 1929
Poster of Sozenji Baba
Sozenji Baba
Masahiro Makino was
20 in Sozenji Baba
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 14 1928
Poster of Samurai Town Story Part I
Samurai Town Story Part I
Masahiro Makino was
20 in Samurai Town Story Part I
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 13 1928
Poster of Keai-dori
Keai-dori
Masahiro Makino was
20 in Keai-dori
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 1928
Poster of 中山安兵衛
中山安兵衛
Masahiro Makino was
17 in 中山安兵衛
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Sep 18 1925

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Shin Hasegawa Series
The Shin Hasegawa Series
Masahiro Makino was
64+ in The Shin Hasegawa Series
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972