Yoji Yamada

Yōji Yamada

Yōji Yamada — Japanese film director and screenwriter (1931-)

Yoji Yamada is a Japanese filmmaker best known for his film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo and the Samurai Trilogy. He has directed 91 films, and is well regarded by critics around the world. His Tora-san series holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running film series starring the same actor.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 3 films (1967–1976) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1976 Tora's Pure Love Yoji Yamada 103 min Color
1974 Castle of Sand Nomura, YoshitarōYoshitarō Nomura
1967 Kyu-chan no Dekkai Yume Yamada, YojiYoji Yamada