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Shinji Sōmai

Japanese film director (1948-2001)

  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum4.3
  • Japan rank#226
Source-basedRising
  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum4.3
  • Japan rank#226
  • Wikipedia6K
Lived 1948–2001, aged 53Japan
Japan flagJapanDirectorsMovie Director
  • Wikipedia
    12 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in Japan
    #226
    Directors
  • Era
    1948–2001
    Aged 53
  • Known for
    Typhoon Club
    1985
Summary
Updated 2026-06-09

Shinji Sōmai was a Japanese film director. He directed 13 films between 1980 and 2000 and was noted for his work within seishun-eiga, which include films such as the successful Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981) and critically acclaimed Typhoon Club (1985).

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Profile type
Movie Director
Category
Directors
Country
Japan
Country rank
#226
Last updated
2026-06-09
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Source confidence65.0
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  • 相米慎二
    wikipedia · zh.wikipedia.org
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  • شينچى سوماى
    wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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  • Shinji Sōmai
    wikipedia · de.wikipedia.org
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Category
Directors
Profile type
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Status
deceased
Born
January 13, 1948
Died
September 9, 2001
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Last updated
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