Directing

Yoshiro Edamasa

Born September 22, 1888 · Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Died September 8, 1944 · aged 55

Yoshirō Edamasa was a Japanese film director best known for Sakamoto Ryoma and The Great Buddha Arrival. He was an early pioneer of Japanese cinema who trained many outstanding directors and cinematographers including Eiji Tsuburaya.