Zenzō Matsuyama

Writing

Zenzō Matsuyama

Born April 3, 1925 · Kobe, Japan

Died August 27, 2016 · aged 91

Zenzō Matsuyama (松山 善三 Matsuyama Zenzō, 3 April 1925 - 27 August 2016) was a Japanese script writer and film director. He was born in Kobe and grew up in Yokohama. After leaving school, he began training to become a doctor but dropped out of medical school to take up a career in films. In 1948 he became an assistant director at Shochiku studios. With the support of Keisuke Kinoshita, he also began…

Known For

The Human Condition II: Road to EternityThe Human Condition II: Road to Eternity · 1959
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
8.21959
MovieWarDrama
Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against a fellow recruit. He also sees his friend Shinjô defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
The Human Condition I: No Greater LoveThe Human Condition I: No Greater Love · 1959
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
8.11959
MovieWarDrama
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's PrayerThe Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer · 1961
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
8.41961
MovieWarDrama
After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.
Proof of the ManProof of the Man · 1977
Proof of the Man
7.81977
MovieDramaCrime
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
YouthYouth · 1955
Youth
1955
Movie
Beautiful DaysBeautiful Days · 1955
Beautiful Days
6.91955
MovieDramaRomance
A romantic drama depicting the lives of two generations of a family who run a Tokyo florist shop.
I Will Buy YouI Will Buy You · 1956
I Will Buy You
7.11956
MovieDrama
A talent scout moves sharply, dead-set on signing a promising baseball player to The Toyko Flowers.
The Dangerous KissThe Dangerous Kiss · 1960
The Dangerous Kiss
10.01960
Movie
Starring Akira Takarada as a lightweight boxing champion.

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