About Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada is a renowned director born in Osaka, Japan, with 289 credits to their name.
Yoji Yamada (山田 洋次 Yamada Yōji, born September 13, 1931 in Toyonaka City, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese film director best known for his Otoko wa Tsurai yo series of films.
He was born in Osaka. But because of the work of his father, who was an engineer for the South Manchuria Railway, from the age of 2 he was brought up in Manchuria. Following the end of World War II, he came back to Japan and subsequently...
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Portfolio Overview
Yoji Yamada has contributed to 168 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.7/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Active since 1983 — present (41 years), Yoji Yamada has built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. Yoji Yamada has worked behind the scenes on 278 productions and on 4 TV projects.
Current Popularity
Yoji Yamada has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 4.0.
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Which titles feature work by Yoji Yamada?
Yoji Yamada has contributed to acclaimed titles including The Twilight Samurai, The Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade and more. That is 289 credits in total. Primary field: director.
Yoji Yamada — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are The Twilight Samurai, The Twilight Samurai. The career now spans over 41 years.
How many titles does Yoji Yamada have?
Credited on 7 on-screen roles, 278 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 289 screen credits in total.
Yoji Yamada — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are Tokyo Taxi, Tokyo Taxi, Home Sweet Home.
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