Shūe Matsubayashi
Biography
Shūe Matsubayashi was a Japanese film director born on July 7, 1920, in Sakurae, Shimane, Japan. He is known for directing films in the comedy and war genres. Matsubayashi was also an ordained Shin Buddhist priest. His work as a director spanned multiple films, with a total of 55 known credits. His final work as a director was in the 1992 film Shorishatachi. Matsubayashi passed away on August 15, 2009, at the age of 89.
Career overview
Shūe Matsubayashi was a Japanese film director known for his work in the comedy and war genres. He was active in the film industry and directed a total of 55 films throughout his career. Matsubayashi's work spanned multiple genres, with a notable focus on comedy and war films.
Matsubayashi's directing career continued well into his later years, with his final work as director being in the 1992 film Shorishatachi. This film marked the culmination of his extensive experience in the film industry. Matsubayashi's contributions to Japanese cinema are significant, with his body of work providing insight into the country's film history.
As a director, Matsubayashi demonstrated a range of skills and versatility, tackling different genres and styles throughout his career. His work in the comedy and war genres is particularly notable, showcasing his ability to adapt to various themes and tones.
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Full filmography
- Golf Before Dawn (1987) Director
- Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection (1986) as Self
- Oddball Nippon (1983) Director
- The Imperial Navy (1981) Director
- Return of Ultraman (1971) Director
- Five Gents Fly to Taiwan (1970) Director
- Five Gents and a Kuniang (1970) Director
- 5 Gents Fly to Kyushu (1969) Director
- 5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Part II (1969) Director
- Five Gents and Karate Grandpa (1968) Director
- Five Gents and a Chinese Merchant (1968) Director
- Discover Japan with the 5 Gents (1967) Director
- Five Gents Prefer Geisha (1967) Director
- Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya (1967) Director
- Tenamonya Tôkaidô (1966) Director
- Five Gents on the Spot (1966) Director
- A Company President's Life Story (1966) Director
- Five Gents' Trick Book (1965) Director
- President's Ninja Trick Book Part II (1965) Director
- Money Is Most Important (1964) Director
- Hail the 3 Gents (1964) Director
- 3 Gents in the Snow Country (1964) Director
- Hello, Baby (1964) Director
- Attack Squadron (1963) Director
- 3 Gents In Hawaii (1963) Director
- Aloha 3 Gents (1963) Director
- Shimizu Port Salaryman (1962) Director
- Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II (1962) Director
- Shin kitsune to tanuki (1962) Director
- The Last War (1961) Director
- Playboy President: Part II (1961) Director
- Playboy President (1961) Director
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960) Director
- Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance (1960) Director
- Master Fencer Sees the World (1960) Director
- Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period (1959) Director
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) Director
- The Third President (1958) Director
- The College Hero (1958) Director
- Assistant President (1958) Director
- Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring (1958) Director
- The Blue Mountains Part 2 (1957) Director
- Price of Beauty (1957) Director
- The Shadow Daughter (1957) Director
- The Blue Mountains (1957) Director
- Engagement Ring (1956) Director
- A Brother and His Sister (1956) Director
- Tengoku wa doko da (1956) Director
- Troupers of Asakusa (1955) Director
- The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes (1955) Director
- Farewell, Innocence (1955) Director
- Hana to hatō (1954) Director
- Night in Hawaii (1953) Director
- Dimple of Tokyo (1952) Director