Portrait of Sadao Nakajima

Sadao Nakajima

Bio: Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his work in yakuza films and jidaigeki.
Born: Wed, Aug 08 1934
Birthplace: Togane, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Jun 11 2023
Sadao Nakajima is 88 years old
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Poster of Love's Twisting Path
Love's Twisting Path
Sadao Nakajima was
84 in Love's Twisting Path
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay
Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay
Sadao Nakajima was
81 in Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 18 2015
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 10
Yakuza Ladies 10
Sadao Nakajima was
65 in Yakuza Ladies 10
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 22 2000
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 8
Yakuza Ladies 8
Sadao Nakajima was
64 in Yakuza Ladies 8
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of No Mercy Dog
No Mercy Dog
Sadao Nakajima was
63 in No Mercy Dog
as 'Writer'.
Sat, May 23 1998
Poster of Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Sadao Nakajima was
63 in Yakuza Ladies: Decision
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of Yakuza Ladies Revisited 5
Yakuza Ladies Revisited 5
Sadao Nakajima was
61 in Yakuza Ladies Revisited 5
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 01 1996
Poster of The Man Who Shot the Don
The Man Who Shot the Don
Sadao Nakajima was
59 in The Man Who Shot the Don
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga
Sadao Nakajima was
57 in Oda Nobunaga
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 05 1992
Poster of Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare
Sadao Nakajima was
57 in Yakuza Warfare
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Yakuza Ladies Revisited
Yakuza Ladies Revisited
Sadao Nakajima was
56 in Yakuza Ladies Revisited
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 15 1991
Poster of 1750 Days of Turbulence
1750 Days of Turbulence
Sadao Nakajima was
56 in 1750 Days of Turbulence
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of She-Shogun
She-Shogun
Sadao Nakajima was
55 in She-Shogun
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 20 1990
Poster of Shogun's Shadow
Shogun's Shadow
Sadao Nakajima was
54 in Shogun's Shadow
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jan 14 1989
Poster of The Boss' Wife
The Boss' Wife
Sadao Nakajima was
54 in The Boss' Wife
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 19 1988
Poster of My Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?!
My Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?!
Sadao Nakajima was
52 in My Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?!
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 06 1987
Poster of Tokyo Bordello
Tokyo Bordello
Sadao Nakajima was
52 in Tokyo Bordello
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 13 1987
Poster of Father Avenger
Father Avenger
Sadao Nakajima was
52 in Father Avenger
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 30 1987
Poster of Countryside Accountant's Government Reform
Countryside Accountant's Government Reform
Sadao Nakajima was
52 in Countryside Accountant's Government Reform
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 23 1987
Poster of The Seburi Story
The Seburi Story
Sadao Nakajima was
50 in The Seburi Story
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 11 1985
Poster of Appassionata
Appassionata
Sadao Nakajima was
49 in Appassionata
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 14 1984
Poster of Theater Of Life
Theater Of Life
Sadao Nakajima was
48 in Theater Of Life
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jan 29 1983
Poster of Domineering
Domineering
Sadao Nakajima was
48 in Domineering
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of The Blazing Valiant
The Blazing Valiant
Sadao Nakajima was
47 in The Blazing Valiant
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 19 1981
Poster of Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Sadao Nakajima was
47 in Kamikaze, the Adventurer
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of 映画村殺人事件
映画村殺人事件
Sadao Nakajima was
45 in 映画村殺人事件
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, May 24 1980
Poster of Jun
Jun
Sadao Nakajima was
45 in Jun
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Apr 09 1980
Poster of The Shogun Assassins
The Shogun Assassins
Sadao Nakajima was
45 in The Shogun Assassins
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Sep 01 1979
Poster of Down with The Big Boss
Down with The Big Boss
Sadao Nakajima was
44 in Down with The Big Boss
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
Sadao Nakajima was
44 in Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Shag
Shag
Sadao Nakajima was
43 in Shag
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 31 1978
Poster of Japanese Godfather: Ambition
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
Sadao Nakajima was
43 in Japanese Godfather: Ambition
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Japanese Humanity and Justice
Japanese Humanity and Justice
Sadao Nakajima was
42 in Japanese Humanity and Justice
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 28 1977
Poster of Japan's Don
Japan's Don
Sadao Nakajima was
42 in Japan's Don
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 22 1977
Poster of The Three Ginza Rascals
The Three Ginza Rascals
Sadao Nakajima was
42 in The Three Ginza Rascals
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
Sadao Nakajima was
42 in The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 04 1976
Poster of A Savage Beast Goes Mad
A Savage Beast Goes Mad
Sadao Nakajima was
41 in A Savage Beast Goes Mad
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 15 1976
Poster of Operation Plazma in Osaka
Operation Plazma in Osaka
Sadao Nakajima was
41 in Operation Plazma in Osaka
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 31 1976
Poster of Scoundrel Boss
Scoundrel Boss
Sadao Nakajima was
41 in Scoundrel Boss
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of Company Buggers
Company Buggers
Sadao Nakajima was
41 in Company Buggers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 09 1975
Poster of Shimane Prison Riot
Shimane Prison Riot
Sadao Nakajima was
40 in Shimane Prison Riot
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 07 1975
Poster of The Viper Brothers and the Young General
The Viper Brothers and the Young General
Sadao Nakajima was
40 in The Viper Brothers and the Young General
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of The Rapacious Jailbreaker
The Rapacious Jailbreaker
Sadao Nakajima was
40 in The Rapacious Jailbreaker
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 07 1974
Poster of Violent Fraternity
Violent Fraternity
Sadao Nakajima was
40 in Violent Fraternity
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers
The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers
Sadao Nakajima was
40 in The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Aug 31 1974
Poster of The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
Sadao Nakajima was
39 in The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of Jeans Blues: No Future
Jeans Blues: No Future
Sadao Nakajima was
39 in Jeans Blues: No Future
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 30 1974
Poster of Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
Sadao Nakajima was
39 in Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 02 1974
Poster of Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
Sadao Nakajima was
39 in Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 15 1973
Poster of Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School
Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, May 24 1973
Poster of The Kyoto Connection
The Kyoto Connection
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in The Kyoto Connection
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Aesthetics of a Bullet
Aesthetics of a Bullet
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in Aesthetics of a Bullet
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 10 1973
Poster of Semi-Document: Eros No Joô
Semi-Document: Eros No Joô
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in Semi-Document: Eros No Joô
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 03 1973
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth
Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats
The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats
Sadao Nakajima was
38 in The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 25 1972
Poster of Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
Sadao Nakajima was
37 in Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of The Viper Brothers: Prison Gang 13
The Viper Brothers: Prison Gang 13
Sadao Nakajima was
37 in The Viper Brothers: Prison Gang 13
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Feb 03 1972
Poster of A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers
A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers
Sadao Nakajima was
37 in A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Poster of Twisted Sex
Twisted Sex
Sadao Nakajima was
37 in Twisted Sex
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 14 1971
Poster of The Viper Brothers
The Viper Brothers
Sadao Nakajima was
36 in The Viper Brothers
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 01 1971
Poster of Pilgrimage to Japanese Baths
Pilgrimage to Japanese Baths
Sadao Nakajima was
36 in Pilgrimage to Japanese Baths
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Revelation of a Geisha
The Revelation of a Geisha
Sadao Nakajima was
36 in The Revelation of a Geisha
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Aug 14 1970
Poster of Three Pretty Devils
Three Pretty Devils
Sadao Nakajima was
35 in Three Pretty Devils
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 13 1970
Poster of Postwar Secrets
Postwar Secrets
Sadao Nakajima was
35 in Postwar Secrets
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Jun 04 1970
Poster of Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Sadao Nakajima was
35 in Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Oct 16 1969
Poster of The Cross of Vengeance
The Cross of Vengeance
Sadao Nakajima was
34 in The Cross of Vengeance
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, May 24 1969
Poster of Nippon '69 Sexual Curiosity Seeking Zone
Nippon '69 Sexual Curiosity Seeking Zone
Sadao Nakajima was
34 in Nippon '69 Sexual Curiosity Seeking Zone
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 19 1969
Poster of Nunnery Confidential
Nunnery Confidential
Sadao Nakajima was
33 in Nunnery Confidential
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 22 1968
Poster of Code Between Brothers 6
Code Between Brothers 6
Sadao Nakajima was
33 in Code Between Brothers 6
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Shogun and His Mistress 2
Shogun and His Mistress 2
Sadao Nakajima was
33 in Shogun and His Mistress 2
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of The Shogun and His Mistresses
The Shogun and His Mistresses
Sadao Nakajima was
32 in The Shogun and His Mistresses
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 30 1967
Poster of Classmates
Classmates
Sadao Nakajima was
32 in Classmates
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jun 03 1967
Poster of Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival
Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival
Sadao Nakajima was
32 in Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival
as 'Adaptation, Original Story'.
Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of The Domain: White Blade
The Domain: White Blade
Sadao Nakajima was
32 in The Domain: White Blade
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jan 28 1967
Poster of Judo vs. Karate
Judo vs. Karate
Sadao Nakajima was
32 in Judo vs. Karate
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Oct 30 1966
Poster of Showdown of Men
Showdown of Men
Sadao Nakajima was
31 in Showdown of Men
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of Yakuza Hooligans
Yakuza Hooligans
Sadao Nakajima was
31 in Yakuza Hooligans
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, May 15 1966
Poster of Yakuza Vassal
Yakuza Vassal
Sadao Nakajima was
31 in Yakuza Vassal
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Mar 10 1966
Poster of Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves
Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves
Sadao Nakajima was
31 in Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Jan 13 1966
Poster of True Osaka Grit
True Osaka Grit
Sadao Nakajima was
31 in True Osaka Grit
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Oct 24 1965
Poster of Three Yakuza
Three Yakuza
Sadao Nakajima was
30 in Three Yakuza
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, May 22 1965
Poster of The Tattooed Lord
The Tattooed Lord
Sadao Nakajima was
30 in The Tattooed Lord
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Feb 25 1965
Poster of The Spying Sorceress
The Spying Sorceress
Sadao Nakajima was
30 in The Spying Sorceress
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Dec 12 1964
Poster of Female Ninja Magic
Female Ninja Magic
Sadao Nakajima was
30 in Female Ninja Magic
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Oct 03 1964
Poster of The Great Duel
The Great Duel
Sadao Nakajima was
30 in The Great Duel
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 05 1964
Poster of Edo Crime Book: Black Claws
Edo Crime Book: Black Claws
Sadao Nakajima was
29 in Edo Crime Book: Black Claws
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Apr 18 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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 Shadow Warriors
Shadow Warriors
Sadao Nakajima was
45+ in Shadow Warriors
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of Women of Osaka Castle
Women of Osaka Castle
Sadao Nakajima was
35+ in Women of Osaka Castle
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1970