was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing five entries in the
''Godzilla'' series starting with ''
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep'' (1966) as well as the
spy films
The spy film, also known as the spy thriller, is a genre of film that deals with the subject of fictional espionage, either in a realistic way (such as the adaptations of John le Carré) or as a basis for fantasy (such as many James Bond fil ...
''
Ironfinger'' (1965) and ''Golden Eyes'' (1968) starring
Akira Takarada.
Selected filmography
References
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1923 births
2000 deaths
Japanese film directors
Deaths from lung cancer in Japan
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