Portrait of Masao Tamai

Masao Tamai

Bio: Masao Tamai was a Japanese cinematographer know for his work on the films of Mikio Naruse and the original Godzilla.
Born: Sat, Oct 03 1908
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Japan

Death: Mon, May 26 1997
Masao Tamai is 88 years old
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Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Masao Tamai was
68 in Godzilla
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Chihō kisha
Chihō kisha
Masao Tamai was
54 in Chihō kisha
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 13 1962
Poster of Different Sons
Different Sons
Masao Tamai was
53 in Different Sons
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Nov 12 1961
Poster of Toilet Manager
Toilet Manager
Masao Tamai was
52 in Toilet Manager
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Aug 29 1961
Poster of Happiness of Us Alone
Happiness of Us Alone
Masao Tamai was
52 in Happiness of Us Alone
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 15 1961
Poster of The Twilight Story
The Twilight Story
Masao Tamai was
51 in The Twilight Story
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Aug 28 1960
Poster of When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
Masao Tamai was
51 in When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 15 1960
Poster of A Whistle in My Heart
A Whistle in My Heart
Masao Tamai was
50 in A Whistle in My Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 29 1959
Poster of 社長太平記
社長太平記
Masao Tamai was
50 in 社長太平記
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of Summer Clouds
Summer Clouds
Masao Tamai was
49 in Summer Clouds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 02 1958
Poster of Little Peach
Little Peach
Masao Tamai was
49 in Little Peach
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 13 1958
Poster of Tokyo 1960
Tokyo 1960
Masao Tamai was
49 in Tokyo 1960
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 27 1957
Poster of Hadaka no Machi
Hadaka no Machi
Masao Tamai was
48 in Hadaka no Machi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 23 1957
Poster of Untamed Woman
Untamed Woman
Masao Tamai was
48 in Untamed Woman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 28 1957
Poster of Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Masao Tamai was
48 in Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 14 1957
Poster of Flowing
Flowing
Masao Tamai was
48 in Flowing
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 20 1956
Poster of Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Masao Tamai was
47 in Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 18 1956
Poster of A Wife's Heart
A Wife's Heart
Masao Tamai was
47 in A Wife's Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 03 1956
Poster of Sudden Rain
Sudden Rain
Masao Tamai was
47 in Sudden Rain
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 14 1956
Poster of To Love and Forgive
To Love and Forgive
Masao Tamai was
47 in To Love and Forgive
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Nov 08 1955
Poster of Stray Sheep
Stray Sheep
Masao Tamai was
46 in Stray Sheep
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of (Street of Wandering Pigeons) When Will the Birds Come Home
(Street of Wandering Pigeons) When Will the Birds Come Home
Masao Tamai was
46 in (Street of Wandering Pigeons) When Will the Birds Come Home
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Jun 21 1955
Poster of No Time for Tears
No Time for Tears
Masao Tamai was
46 in No Time for Tears
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 10 1955
Poster of Floating Clouds
Floating Clouds
Masao Tamai was
46 in Floating Clouds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 15 1955
Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Masao Tamai was
46 in Godzilla
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 03 1954
Poster of 君死に給うことなかれ
君死に給うことなかれ
Masao Tamai was
46 in 君死に給うことなかれ
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Oct 20 1954
Poster of Late Chrysanthemums
Late Chrysanthemums
Masao Tamai was
45 in Late Chrysanthemums
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 15 1954
Poster of Sound of the Mountain
Sound of the Mountain
Masao Tamai was
45 in Sound of the Mountain
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 15 1954
Poster of The Lovers
The Lovers
Masao Tamai was
45 in The Lovers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of The Blue Revolution
The Blue Revolution
Masao Tamai was
44 in The Blue Revolution
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Jun 10 1953
Poster of Wife
Wife
Masao Tamai was
44 in Wife
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Apr 29 1953
Poster of Shanghai Rose
Shanghai Rose
Masao Tamai was
43 in Shanghai Rose
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Aug 13 1952
Poster of Third Class Executives
Third Class Executives
Masao Tamai was
43 in Third Class Executives
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 30 1952
Poster of Repast
Repast
Masao Tamai was
43 in Repast
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 23 1951
Poster of Swords and Brocade
Swords and Brocade
Masao Tamai was
42 in Swords and Brocade
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Jun 22 1951
Poster of Beyond Love and Hate
Beyond Love and Hate
Masao Tamai was
42 in Beyond Love and Hate
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 11 1951
Poster of White Beast
White Beast
Masao Tamai was
41 in White Beast
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 03 1950
Poster of The Angry Street
The Angry Street
Masao Tamai was
41 in The Angry Street
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 14 1950
Poster of Delinquent Girl
Delinquent Girl
Masao Tamai was
40 in Delinquent Girl
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 22 1949
Poster of Numazu Officer School
Numazu Officer School
Masao Tamai was
30 in Numazu Officer School
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Feb 21 1939
Poster of Nangoku taiheiki
Nangoku taiheiki
Masao Tamai was
28 in Nangoku taiheiki
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 11 1937
Poster of Yoru no hato
Yoru no hato
Masao Tamai was
28 in Yoru no hato
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, May 11 1937
Poster of 十万石を裁く退屈男
十万石を裁く退屈男
Masao Tamai was
26 in 十万石を裁く退屈男
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 08 1935
Poster of 中仙道を行く退屈男
中仙道を行く退屈男
Masao Tamai was
26 in 中仙道を行く退屈男
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 07 1935

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