Yoshitarō Nomura

Born in Kyoto, Japan on April 23, 1919 — died April 8, 2005 (aged 85)

Yoshitarō Nomura was a prolific Japanese film director, film producer, and screenwriter. His first accredited film, Pigeon, was released in 1953; his last, Kikenna Onna-tachi, in 1985. He has received several awards during his career, including the Japanese Academy Award for "Best Director" for his 1978 film The Demon.