was a Japanese cinematographer born in Hyōgo Prefecture, best known for his work with Akira Kurosawa. In 1950, he won the Mainichi Film Award for Best Cinematography for Stray Dog. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on the film Ran (1985), being the oldest nominee ever in that category.
Selected filmography 1943: The Song Lantern 1946: No Regrets for Our Youth 1947: One Wonderful Sunday 1949: Stray Dog 1952: Ikiru 1954: Seven Samurai 1955: I Live in Fear 1957: Throne of Blood 1961: The End of Summer 1963: High and Low 1965: Red Beard 1975: Dersu Uzala 1985: Ran
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