Masaki Kobayashi
Masaki Kobayashi

Masaki Kobayashi

Director
February 14, 1916 - October 4, 1996
Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan
46 credits

Discover Masaki Kobayashi, acclaimed director known for Harakiri, Kwaidan. A career spanning over 31 years. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Masaki Kobayashi

Also known as:Масаки Кобаяси小林正树고바야시 마사키

Masaki Kobayashi is a renowned director born in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan, with 46 credits to their name.

Masaki Kobayashi (小林 正樹, Kobayashi Masaki; February 14, 1916 – October 4, 1996) was a Japanese filmmaker. He is best remembered for directing the epic war trilogy The Human Condition (1959–1961), the samurai films Harakiri (1962) and Samurai Rebellion (1967), and the horror anthology epic Kwaidan (1964). Senses of Cinema described him as "one of the finest depicters of Japanese society in the...

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Complete Filmography

35 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Masaki Kobayashi has contributed to 35 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.2/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

Active since 1993 — present (31 years), Masaki Kobayashi has built a legendary body of work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for director. Masaki Kobayashi has worked behind the scenes on 41 productions and on 3 TV projects.

Current Popularity

Masaki Kobayashi has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 1.7.

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Which titles feature work by Masaki Kobayashi?

Masaki Kobayashi has contributed to acclaimed titles including Harakiri, Kwaidan, The Human Condition I: No Greater Love and more. That is 46 credits in total. Primary field: director.

Masaki Kobayashi — what are they known for?

Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Harakiri, Kwaidan. The career now spans over 31 years.

How many titles does Masaki Kobayashi have?

Credited on 2 on-screen roles, 41 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 46 screen credits in total.

Masaki Kobayashi — what are the latest titles?

The most recent projects are Unification of Japan 62.

Where can I watch titles with Masaki Kobayashi?

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Masaki Kobayashi — Harakiri
Masaki Kobayashi — Kwaidan
Masaki Kobayashi — The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

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