Masaki Kobayashi (1916-1996) went to work for Shochiku Studios in 1941 as an assistant director. His career was interrupted when he was drafted into the army during World War II. Mr. Kobayashi was taken prisoner of war. After the war's end, Mr. Kobayashi worked as an assistant to Keisuke Kinoshita. His own films often dealt with corruption and social problems.

Masaki Kobayashi Filmography

Masaki Kobayashi directed the following movies:

Samurai Rebellion (1967)

Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Yoko Tsukasa

Kwaidan (1964)

Starring: Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama

Harakiri (1962)

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Shima Iwashita

The Human Condition: A Soldier's Prayer (1961)

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama

The Human Condition: Road to Eternity (1959)

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama

The Human Condition: No Greater Love (1958)

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama

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