Sadao Nakajima
Directing · Adaptation · Original Story · Director
Born Aug 8, 1934 · Togane, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Active 1964–2023 · Awards: Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his work in yakuza films and jidaigeki.
Filmography
Shogun's Shadow (1989) — WriterYakuza Vassal (1966) — Director · Screenplay映画村殺人事件 (1980) — Screenplay · DirectorThe Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers (1974) — Screenplay · DirectorThe Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats (1972) — DirectorThe Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers (1974) — DirectorThe Three Ginza Rascals (1976) — Director · ScreenplayJun (1980) — ProducerFlower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves (1966) — WriterTakeda Shingen (1991) — DirectorPostwar Secrets (1970) — Director · ScreenplayThe Great Okinawa Yakuza War (1976) — DirectorJeans Blues: No Future (1974) — Director · ScreenplayUzumasa Limelight (2014) — Sadao Nakajima1750 Days of Turbulence (1990) — Director · ScreenplayThe Man Who Shot the Don (1994) — DirectorTokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle (1973) — Director · ScreenplayTheater Of Life (1983) — Director · ScreenplayA Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers (1971) — DirectorThe Viper Brothers and the Young General (1975) — DirectorShadow Warriors (1980) — DirectorFemale Ninja Magic (1964) — Director · WriterJapanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) — DirectorWithered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro (1972) — Director · Screenplay