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Tokuzō Tanaka

Bio: Tokuzō Tanaka (田中徳三, Tanaka Tokuzō, September 15, 1920 – December 20, 2007) was a Japanese film director. He is well known for directing Zatoichi series and Nemuri Kyōshirō series films
Born: Tue, Sep 15 1925
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

Death: Thu, Dec 20 2007
Tokuzō Tanaka is 82 years old
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Poster of Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit
Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit
Tokuzō Tanaka was
65 in Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Tokuzō Tanaka was
63 in Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 22 1989
Poster of Nemuri Kyōshirō
Nemuri Kyōshirō
Tokuzō Tanaka was
63 in Nemuri Kyōshirō
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 22 1989
Poster of Ronin on a Mission
Ronin on a Mission
Tokuzō Tanaka was
62 in Ronin on a Mission
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 17 1987
Poster of Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi
Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi
Tokuzō Tanaka was
61 in Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 13 1987
Poster of Kyoto Yokai Map 4: The 400-Year-Old Adulterous Female doctor Living in Kawaramachi
Kyoto Yokai Map 4: The 400-Year-Old Adulterous Female doctor Living in Kawaramachi
Tokuzō Tanaka was
60 in Kyoto Yokai Map 4: The 400-Year-Old Adulterous Female doctor Living in Kawaramachi
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 16 1986
Poster of Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun
Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun
Tokuzō Tanaka was
57 in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jul 10 1983
Poster of Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records
Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records
Tokuzō Tanaka was
56 in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jul 10 1982
Poster of Kyoto Yokai Map 2: A 400-Year-Old Ice Woman Living on Kirara Slope
Kyoto Yokai Map 2: A 400-Year-Old Ice Woman Living on Kirara Slope
Tokuzō Tanaka was
55 in Kyoto Yokai Map 2: A 400-Year-Old Ice Woman Living on Kirara Slope
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 15 1981
Poster of The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge
The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge
Tokuzō Tanaka was
55 in The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of Kyoto Yokai Map 1: A 900-Year-Old New Bride Living in Sagano
Kyoto Yokai Map 1: A 900-Year-Old New Bride Living in Sagano
Tokuzō Tanaka was
54 in Kyoto Yokai Map 1: A 900-Year-Old New Bride Living in Sagano
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 17 1980
Poster of Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tone no Watashi
Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tone no Watashi
Tokuzō Tanaka was
53 in Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tone no Watashi
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 25 1979
Poster of Haunted Castle
Haunted Castle
Tokuzō Tanaka was
44 in Haunted Castle
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Girl with Bamboo Leaves
Girl with Bamboo Leaves
Tokuzō Tanaka was
43 in Girl with Bamboo Leaves
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 26 1969
Poster of Secrets of a Woman's Temple
Secrets of a Woman's Temple
Tokuzō Tanaka was
43 in Secrets of a Woman's Temple
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 25 1969
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging
Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging
Tokuzō Tanaka was
43 in Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 05 1968
Poster of The Snow Woman
The Snow Woman
Tokuzō Tanaka was
42 in The Snow Woman
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 20 1968
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman
Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman
Tokuzō Tanaka was
42 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 1968
Poster of The Last Loyalty Offering
The Last Loyalty Offering
Tokuzō Tanaka was
42 in The Last Loyalty Offering
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
Tokuzō Tanaka was
42 in Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Five Star Private
Five Star Private
Tokuzō Tanaka was
41 in Five Star Private
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 25 1967
Poster of Assignment Dragon No. 3
Assignment Dragon No. 3
Tokuzō Tanaka was
41 in Assignment Dragon No. 3
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 03 1967
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
Tokuzō Tanaka was
41 in Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 09 1966
Poster of A Drop of Grease
A Drop of Grease
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in A Drop of Grease
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 03 1966
Poster of The Betrayal
The Betrayal
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in The Betrayal
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 02 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Vengeance
Zatoichi's Vengeance
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in Zatoichi's Vengeance
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 03 1966
Poster of Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms
Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 12 1966
Poster of The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again
The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 03 1966
Poster of Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men
Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men
Tokuzō Tanaka was
40 in Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.
Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.
Tokuzō Tanaka was
39 in Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 14 1965
Poster of Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again
Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again
Tokuzō Tanaka was
39 in Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of Bloody Shuriken
Bloody Shuriken
Tokuzō Tanaka was
39 in Bloody Shuriken
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 20 1965
Poster of Kojiki taishō
Kojiki taishō
Tokuzō Tanaka was
39 in Kojiki taishō
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 28 1964
Poster of The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
Tokuzō Tanaka was
39 in The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege
Tokuzō Tanaka was
38 in Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 10 1964
Poster of Homeless Dog
Homeless Dog
Tokuzō Tanaka was
38 in Homeless Dog
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 02 1964
Poster of Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo
Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo
Tokuzō Tanaka was
38 in Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1963
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade
Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade
Tokuzō Tanaka was
38 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 02 1963
Poster of Zatoichi the Fugitive
Zatoichi the Fugitive
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in Zatoichi the Fugitive
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 09 1963
Poster of A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 29 1963
Poster of New Tale of Zatoichi
New Tale of Zatoichi
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in New Tale of Zatoichi
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 15 1963
Poster of Bad Reputation of the Big Three
Bad Reputation of the Big Three
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in Bad Reputation of the Big Three
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 03 1963
Poster of New Bad Reputation Continues
New Bad Reputation Continues
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in New Bad Reputation Continues
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 03 1962
Poster of Ken ni kakeru
Ken ni kakeru
Tokuzō Tanaka was
37 in Ken ni kakeru
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 16 1962
Poster of The Whale God
The Whale God
Tokuzō Tanaka was
36 in The Whale God
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 15 1962
Poster of Sabakareru Echizen no kami
Sabakareru Echizen no kami
Tokuzō Tanaka was
36 in Sabakareru Echizen no kami
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 06 1962
Poster of 誘拐
誘拐
Tokuzō Tanaka was
36 in 誘拐
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 04 1962
Poster of Bad Reputation Returns
Bad Reputation Returns
Tokuzō Tanaka was
36 in Bad Reputation Returns
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1961
Poster of Tough Guy
Tough Guy
Tokuzō Tanaka was
36 in Tough Guy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 30 1961
Poster of Koina no Ginpei
Koina no Ginpei
Tokuzō Tanaka was
35 in Koina no Ginpei
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 27 1961
Poster of Nuregami botan
Nuregami botan
Tokuzō Tanaka was
35 in Nuregami botan
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 08 1961
Poster of Vagabonds from Badgerville
Vagabonds from Badgerville
Tokuzō Tanaka was
35 in Vagabonds from Badgerville
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of Scars of Honor
Scars of Honor
Tokuzō Tanaka was
35 in Scars of Honor
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 20 1960
Poster of The Demon of Mount Oe
The Demon of Mount Oe
Tokuzō Tanaka was
34 in The Demon of Mount Oe
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 27 1960
Poster of The Princess Says No
The Princess Says No
Tokuzō Tanaka was
34 in The Princess Says No
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 08 1959
Poster of The Lord and the Gambler
The Lord and the Gambler
Tokuzō Tanaka was
33 in The Lord and the Gambler
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of Ojo-kichiza
Ojo-kichiza
Tokuzō Tanaka was
33 in Ojo-kichiza
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 21 1959
Poster of Bakeneko goyō da
Bakeneko goyō da
Tokuzō Tanaka was
33 in Bakeneko goyō da
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 21 1958
Poster of Bakeneko Goyōda
Bakeneko Goyōda
Tokuzō Tanaka was
33 in Bakeneko Goyōda
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 21 1958
Poster of Conflagration
Conflagration
Tokuzō Tanaka was
33 in Conflagration
as 'Assistant Director'.
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Tokuzō Tanaka was
32 in Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of The Crucified Lovers
The Crucified Lovers
Tokuzō Tanaka was
29 in The Crucified Lovers
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Nov 23 1954
Poster of The Great White Tiger Platoon
The Great White Tiger Platoon
Tokuzō Tanaka was
28 in The Great White Tiger Platoon
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Aug 25 1954
Poster of Sansho the Bailiff
Sansho the Bailiff
Tokuzō Tanaka was
28 in Sansho the Bailiff
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Mar 31 1954
Poster of Ugetsu
Ugetsu
Tokuzō Tanaka was
27 in Ugetsu
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Mar 26 1953
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Tokuzō Tanaka was
24 in Rashomon
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Tokuzō Tanaka was
57+ in 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Japanese Masterpiece Ghost Story Theatre
Japanese Masterpiece Ghost Story Theatre
Tokuzō Tanaka was
53+ in Japanese Masterpiece Ghost Story Theatre
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 1979
Poster of Hissatsu Shigotonin
Hissatsu Shigotonin
Tokuzō Tanaka was
53+ in Hissatsu Shigotonin
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 18 1979
Poster of The 47 Ronins of Ako
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Tokuzō Tanaka was
53+ in The 47 Ronins of Ako
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1979
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub
Lone Wolf and Cub
Tokuzō Tanaka was
47+ in Lone Wolf and Cub
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1973
Poster of Hayato is Coming
Hayato is Coming
Tokuzō Tanaka was
47+ in Hayato is Coming
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 1972
Poster of Crescent Scarred Hatamoto
Crescent Scarred Hatamoto
Tokuzō Tanaka was
45+ in Crescent Scarred Hatamoto
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1970