Portrait of Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura

Bio: Shōhei Imamura (Tokyo, 15 September 1926 – 30 May 2006) was a Japanese film director. Imamura was the first Japanese director to win two Palme d'Or awards, but was never Oscar nominated for any category
Born: Wed, Sep 15 1926
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Tue, May 30 2006
Shōhei Imamura is 79 years old
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Poster of 11’09”01—September 11
11’09”01—September 11
Shōhei Imamura was
75 in 11’09”01—September 11
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 04 2002
Poster of Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Shōhei Imamura was
75 in Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 03 2001
Poster of Dr. Akagi
Dr. Akagi
Shōhei Imamura was
71 in Dr. Akagi
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, May 17 1998
Poster of The Eel
The Eel
Shōhei Imamura was
70 in The Eel
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Shōhei Imamura was
62 in Black Rain
as 'Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer'.
Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
Shōhei Imamura was
60 in The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
as 'Associate Producer'.
Sat, Aug 01 1987
Poster of Zegen
Zegen
Shōhei Imamura was
60 in Zegen
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jun 02 1987
Poster of Have You Seen the Barefoot God?
Have You Seen the Barefoot God?
Shōhei Imamura was
59 in Have You Seen the Barefoot God?
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of The Ballad of Narayama
The Ballad of Narayama
Shōhei Imamura was
56 in The Ballad of Narayama
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of Why Not?
Why Not?
Shōhei Imamura was
54 in Why Not?
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 08 1981
Poster of Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine
Shōhei Imamura was
52 in Vengeance Is Mine
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 21 1979
Poster of The Youth Killer
The Youth Killer
Shōhei Imamura was
50 in The Youth Killer
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Oct 23 1976
Poster of Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
Shōhei Imamura was
46 in Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home
Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home
Shōhei Imamura was
46 in Outlaw-Matsu Returns Home
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Oreno Shimokita
Oreno Shimokita
Shōhei Imamura was
45 in Oreno Shimokita
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Pirates of Buban
The Pirates of Buban
Shōhei Imamura was
45 in The Pirates of Buban
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand
Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand
Shōhei Imamura was
44 in Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess
Shōhei Imamura was
43 in History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jun 03 1970
Poster of Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia
Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia
Shōhei Imamura was
43 in Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Profound Desires of the Gods
Profound Desires of the Gods
Shōhei Imamura was
42 in Profound Desires of the Gods
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Nov 22 1968
Poster of East China Sea
East China Sea
Shōhei Imamura was
42 in East China Sea
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Sat, Oct 05 1968
Poster of Neon taiheiki
Neon taiheiki
Shōhei Imamura was
41 in Neon taiheiki
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Apr 13 1968
Poster of A Man Vanishes
A Man Vanishes
Shōhei Imamura was
40 in A Man Vanishes
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of The Pornographers
The Pornographers
Shōhei Imamura was
39 in The Pornographers
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 12 1966
Poster of Intentions of Murder
Intentions of Murder
Shōhei Imamura was
37 in Intentions of Murder
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jun 28 1964
Poster of The Insect Woman
The Insect Woman
Shōhei Imamura was
37 in The Insect Woman
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Nov 16 1963
Poster of The Gambling Monk
The Gambling Monk
Shōhei Imamura was
37 in The Gambling Monk
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Oct 13 1963
Poster of A Modern Samurai Village
A Modern Samurai Village
Shōhei Imamura was
36 in A Modern Samurai Village
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Feb 24 1963
Poster of Foundry Town
Foundry Town
Shōhei Imamura was
35 in Foundry Town
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Apr 08 1962
Poster of Pigs and Battleships
Pigs and Battleships
Shōhei Imamura was
34 in Pigs and Battleships
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 21 1961
Poster of My Second Brother
My Second Brother
Shōhei Imamura was
33 in My Second Brother
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Oct 28 1959
Poster of Endless Desire
Endless Desire
Shōhei Imamura was
32 in Endless Desire
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Nov 18 1958
Poster of Nishi Ginza Station
Nishi Ginza Station
Shōhei Imamura was
31 in Nishi Ginza Station
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jul 29 1958
Poster of Stolen Desire
Stolen Desire
Shōhei Imamura was
31 in Stolen Desire
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 20 1958
Poster of A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
Shōhei Imamura was
30 in A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
as 'Assistant Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jul 14 1957
Poster of Hungry Soul
Hungry Soul
Shōhei Imamura was
30 in Hungry Soul
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Oct 31 1956
Poster of Our Town
Our Town
Shōhei Imamura was
29 in Our Town
as 'Second Assistant Director'.
Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Shōhei Imamura was
29 in Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Jul 31 1956
Poster of The Balloon
The Balloon
Shōhei Imamura was
29 in The Balloon
as 'Screenplay, Assistant Director'.
Sun, Feb 19 1956
Poster of Tales of Ginza
Tales of Ginza
Shōhei Imamura was
28 in Tales of Ginza
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Till We Meet Again
Till We Meet Again
Shōhei Imamura was
28 in Till We Meet Again
as 'First Assistant Director'.
Sun, May 29 1955
Poster of Burden of Love
Burden of Love
Shōhei Imamura was
28 in Burden of Love
as 'First Assistant Director'.
Fri, Mar 18 1955
Poster of The Moon Has Risen
The Moon Has Risen
Shōhei Imamura was
28 in The Moon Has Risen
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Jan 08 1955
Poster of Tokyo Story
Tokyo Story
Shōhei Imamura was
27 in Tokyo Story
as 'Second Assistant Director'.
Tue, Nov 03 1953
Poster of The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice
The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice
Shōhei Imamura was
26 in The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Early Summer
Early Summer
Shōhei Imamura was
25 in Early Summer
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Oct 03 1951

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