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Jūzō Itami

Jūzō Itami

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Full name
池内 義弘.
Born
1933. · Kyoto.
Died
1997. · Tokyo.
Nationality
["Japan" and "Empire of Japan"].
Occupation
["actor", "essayist", "graphic designer", "illustrator", "screenwriter" and "director"].
Known for
["The Funeral", "A Taxing Woman", "Minbo", "Supermarket Woman" and "Woman in Witness Protection"].
Honours
["Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay", "Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director" and "Mainichi Film Award for Best Director"].
Languages
["Japanese"].

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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