Akinori Matsuo
November 5, 1928 · 97 years old
Akinori Matsuo was born on November 5, 1928 in Japan. Akinori was a director and assistant director, known for Yakuza sensei (1960), Meiji keppûroku: Taka to ôkami (1968) and Tekka no hanamichi (1968). Akinori died on July 12, 2010. Originally named Matsuo Akinori, Ma was one of the Japanese direct…
Known For
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Okinawa jû-nen sensô
After World War II when Okinawa was under control of the US, the local Yakuza prospered. But when the island was returned to Japan, the mainland Yakuza tries to take over and the locals tries to compete.
Otoko no monshô
A more original story than usual for a ninkyô yakuza film.
Fight of Gamblers
After killing a man in self defense, Ryuji goes searching for peace. But when he finds that his elderly mother, Kiyo, is being harassed by a rival family, Ryuji has no choice but to choose the fate of the sword.