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Nobuo Aoyagi

Japanese film director/producer (1903-1976) · Japan · On the map · Directors · Died at 73

Nobuo Aoyagi was a Japanese film director and film producer. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, he attended Meiji University but left before graduating. He worked at the Zenshinza theater troupe before joining the Toho studio in 1937.

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1976Died17 May 19761962Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-tenFilm, Director1961Sazae-san Plays CupidFilm, Director1960Biting Young MasterFilm, Director1958Sazae's Engagement TripFilm, Director1957Sazae-san SequelFilm, Director1956All Sold OutFilm, Director1955Diary of the First Incredible Laughing TripFilm, Director1952Dimple of TokyoFilm, Producer1951KoibitoFilm, Producer1950Sanshiro of GinzaFilm, Producer1949Flirtation in SpringFilm, Producer1943Hyoroku's Dream TaleFilm, Director1941Yukiko and NatsuyoFilm, Director, Writer1939Flower Picking DiaryFilm, Producer1903Born27 March 1903

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He debuted as a director in 1940 and was known for a series of live action films starring the manga character Sazae-san. He also helped produce the Mito Komon series on television.

Country
Japan
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1976 · aged 73

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