Kaneto Shindō

Directing

Born April 22, 1912 — Died May 29, 2012

From Hiroshima, Japan

Also known as Канэто Синдо, 新藤兼人, Kaneto Shindou

Biography

Kaneto Shindo (新藤兼人, Shindō Kaneto, April 22, 1912 – May 29, 2012) was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, film producer, and author. He was married to actress Nobuko Otowa (1925–1994), who appeared in several of his films. He directed 48 films and wrote scripts for 238. His best known films as...