Portrait of Keisuke Kinoshita

Keisuke Kinoshita

Bio: Keisuke Kinoshita (木下 惠介, Kinoshita Keisuke, December 5, 1912 – December 30, 1998) was a Japanese film director. Hugely popular in his home country of Japan, Keisuke Kinoshita worked tirelessly as a director for nearly half a century, making lyrical, sentimental films that often center on the inherent goodness of people, especially in times of distress
Born: Tue, Dec 03 1912
Birthplace: Shizuoka, Japan

Death: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Keisuke Kinoshita is 86 years old
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Poster of カルメン故郷に帰る
カルメン故郷に帰る
Keisuke Kinoshita would have been no older than 86 in カルメン故郷に帰る as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 2024
Poster of Dora-heita
Dora-heita
Keisuke Kinoshita would have been no older than 86 in Dora-heita as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 2000
Poster of Father
Father
Keisuke Kinoshita was 75 in Father as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Children on the Island
Children on the Island
Keisuke Kinoshita was 74 in Children on the Island as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Big Joys, Small Sorrows
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
Keisuke Kinoshita was 73 in Big Joys, Small Sorrows as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1986
Poster of Children of Nagasaki
Children of Nagasaki
Keisuke Kinoshita was 70 in Children of Nagasaki as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of The Young Rebels
The Young Rebels
Keisuke Kinoshita was 67 in The Young Rebels as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1980
Poster of Oh, My Son!
Oh, My Son!
Keisuke Kinoshita was 66 in Oh, My Son! as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1979
Poster of Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Keisuke Kinoshita was 63 in Love and Separation in Sri Lanka as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Dodes'ka-den
Dodes'ka-den
Keisuke Kinoshita was 57 in Dodes'ka-den as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of Green Light to Joy
Green Light to Joy
Keisuke Kinoshita was 55 in Green Light to Joy as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1967
Poster of Eyes, the Sea and a Ball
Eyes, the Sea and a Ball
Keisuke Kinoshita was 54 in Eyes, the Sea and a Ball as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1967
Poster of Once a Rainy Day
Once a Rainy Day
Keisuke Kinoshita was 53 in Once a Rainy Day as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of While Yet a Wife
While Yet a Wife
Keisuke Kinoshita was 52 in While Yet a Wife as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Scent of Incense
The Scent of Incense
Keisuke Kinoshita was 51 in The Scent of Incense as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1964
Poster of A Legend, or Was It?
A Legend, or Was It?
Keisuke Kinoshita was 50 in A Legend, or Was It? as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1963
Poster of Sing, Young People
Sing, Young People
Keisuke Kinoshita was 50 in Sing, Young People as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1963
Poster of Children of Izu
Children of Izu
Keisuke Kinoshita was 49 in Children of Izu as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1962
Poster of Ballad of a Workman
Ballad of a Workman
Keisuke Kinoshita was 49 in Ballad of a Workman as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1962
Poster of Kiriko no unmei
Kiriko no unmei
Keisuke Kinoshita was 49 in Kiriko no unmei as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1962
Poster of Dolls floating down the river
Dolls floating down the river
Keisuke Kinoshita was 49 in Dolls floating down the river as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1962
Poster of This Year's Love
This Year's Love
Keisuke Kinoshita was 49 in This Year's Love as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of Immortal Love
Immortal Love
Keisuke Kinoshita was 48 in Immortal Love as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Don't Ever Die, Mama!
Don't Ever Die, Mama!
Keisuke Kinoshita was 48 in Don't Ever Die, Mama! as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1961
Poster of The River Fuefuki
The River Fuefuki
Keisuke Kinoshita was 47 in The River Fuefuki as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1960
Poster of Spring Dreams
Spring Dreams
Keisuke Kinoshita was 47 in Spring Dreams as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of Thus Another Day
Thus Another Day
Keisuke Kinoshita was 46 in Thus Another Day as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1959
Poster of Farewell to Spring
Farewell to Spring
Keisuke Kinoshita was 46 in Farewell to Spring as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1959
Poster of The Snow Flurry
The Snow Flurry
Keisuke Kinoshita was 46 in The Snow Flurry as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of The Eternal Rainbow
The Eternal Rainbow
Keisuke Kinoshita was 45 in The Eternal Rainbow as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1958
Poster of The Ballad of Narayama
The Ballad of Narayama
Keisuke Kinoshita was 45 in The Ballad of Narayama as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1958
Poster of Danger Stalks Near
Danger Stalks Near
Keisuke Kinoshita was 44 in Danger Stalks Near as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Times of Joy and Sorrow
Times of Joy and Sorrow
Keisuke Kinoshita was 44 in Times of Joy and Sorrow as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of The Rose on His Arm
The Rose on His Arm
Keisuke Kinoshita was 43 in The Rose on His Arm as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1956
Poster of Farewell to Dream
Farewell to Dream
Keisuke Kinoshita was 43 in Farewell to Dream as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1956
Poster of Ai to chie no wa
Ai to chie no wa
Keisuke Kinoshita was 43 in Ai to chie no wa as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1956
Poster of She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum
She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum
Keisuke Kinoshita was 42 in She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1955
Poster of The Tattered Wings
The Tattered Wings
Keisuke Kinoshita was 42 in The Tattered Wings as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of Twenty-Four Eyes
Twenty-Four Eyes
Keisuke Kinoshita was 41 in Twenty-Four Eyes as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1954
Poster of The Garden of Women
The Garden of Women
Keisuke Kinoshita was 41 in The Garden of Women as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Keisuke Kinoshita was 41 in Love Letter as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1953
Poster of A Japanese Tragedy
A Japanese Tragedy
Keisuke Kinoshita was 40 in A Japanese Tragedy as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1953
Poster of Sincere Heart
Sincere Heart
Keisuke Kinoshita was 40 in Sincere Heart as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1953
Poster of Carmen's Innocent Love
Carmen's Innocent Love
Keisuke Kinoshita was 39 in Carmen's Innocent Love as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1952
Poster of Fireworks Over the Sea
Fireworks Over the Sea
Keisuke Kinoshita was 38 in Fireworks Over the Sea as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Boyhood
Boyhood
Keisuke Kinoshita was 38 in Boyhood as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1951
Poster of Carmen Comes Home
Carmen Comes Home
Keisuke Kinoshita was 38 in Carmen Comes Home as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1951
Poster of The Good Fairy
The Good Fairy
Keisuke Kinoshita was 38 in The Good Fairy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1951
Poster of Wedding Ring
Wedding Ring
Keisuke Kinoshita was 37 in Wedding Ring as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950
Poster of Broken Drum
Broken Drum
Keisuke Kinoshita was 36 in Broken Drum as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1949
Poster of Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 2
Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 2
Keisuke Kinoshita was 36 in Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1949
Poster of Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 1
Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 1
Keisuke Kinoshita was 36 in Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1949
Poster of Here's to the Young Lady
Here's to the Young Lady
Keisuke Kinoshita was 36 in Here's to the Young Lady as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1949
Poster of Apostasy
Apostasy
Keisuke Kinoshita was 35 in Apostasy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1948
Poster of The Portrait
The Portrait
Keisuke Kinoshita was 35 in The Portrait as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1948
Poster of Woman
Woman
Keisuke Kinoshita was 35 in Woman as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1948
Poster of Phoenix
Phoenix
Keisuke Kinoshita was 35 in Phoenix as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1947
Poster of Marriage
Marriage
Keisuke Kinoshita was 34 in Marriage as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1947
Poster of The Girl I Loved
The Girl I Loved
Keisuke Kinoshita was 33 in The Girl I Loved as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of Morning for the Osone Family
Morning for the Osone Family
Keisuke Kinoshita was 33 in Morning for the Osone Family as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1946
Poster of Army
Army
Keisuke Kinoshita was 32 in Army as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1944
Poster of Jubilation Street
Jubilation Street
Keisuke Kinoshita was 31 in Jubilation Street as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1944
Poster of The Living Magoroku
The Living Magoroku
Keisuke Kinoshita was 30 in The Living Magoroku as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943
Poster of Port of Flowers
Port of Flowers
Keisuke Kinoshita was 30 in Port of Flowers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943
Poster of Otoko no iki
Otoko no iki
Keisuke Kinoshita was 29 in Otoko no iki as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1942
Poster of The Spy Has Not Died Yet
The Spy Has Not Died Yet
Keisuke Kinoshita was 29 in The Spy Has Not Died Yet as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1942
Poster of Five Siblings
Five Siblings
Keisuke Kinoshita was 26 in Five Siblings as 'Idea, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939
Poster of The Lights of Asakusa
The Lights of Asakusa
Keisuke Kinoshita was 24 in The Lights of Asakusa as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1937
Poster of Okoto and Sasuke
Okoto and Sasuke
Keisuke Kinoshita was 22 in Okoto and Sasuke as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ
日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ
Keisuke Kinoshita was 66+ in 日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1979
Poster of Wagako wa Tanin
Wagako wa Tanin
Keisuke Kinoshita was 61+ in Wagako wa Tanin as 'Creator, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1974
Poster of Omoi Bashi
Omoi Bashi
Keisuke Kinoshita was 60+ in Omoi Bashi as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 1973
Poster of Kōfuku Sōdan
Kōfuku Sōdan
Keisuke Kinoshita was 59+ in Kōfuku Sōdan as 'Creator, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 1972
Poster of Taiyō no Namida
Taiyō no Namida
Keisuke Kinoshita was 59+ in Taiyō no Namida as 'Creator, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 07 1971
Poster of Mom’s Shoulders
Mom’s Shoulders
Keisuke Kinoshita was 58+ in Mom’s Shoulders as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 01 1971
Poster of World of Two
World of Two
Keisuke Kinoshita was 57+ in World of Two as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1970
Poster of Story of Yakuza in Naniwa
Story of Yakuza in Naniwa
Keisuke Kinoshita was 57+ in Story of Yakuza in Naniwa as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 1970
Poster of Ashita Kara no Koi
Ashita Kara no Koi
Keisuke Kinoshita was 57+ in Ashita Kara no Koi as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1970
Poster of Brother
Brother
Keisuke Kinoshita was 56+ in Brother as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1969
Poster of Family of Three
Family of Three
Keisuke Kinoshita was 55+ in Family of Three as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 1968
Poster of Oyaji Daiko
Oyaji Daiko
Keisuke Kinoshita was 55+ in Oyaji Daiko as 'Creator, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 1968