Portrait of Yasushi Sasaki

Yasushi Sasaki

Bio: Yasushi Sasaki (佐々木 康) (25 January 1908 – 13 September 1993), aka Kō Sasaki, was a Japanese film director. He directed films from the 1920s to the 1960s
Born: Sat, Jan 25 1908
Birthplace: Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan

Death: Mon, Sep 13 1993
Yasushi Sasaki is 85 years old
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Poster of Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Yasushi Sasaki was 80 in Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1988
Poster of The Lord's spy
The Lord's spy
Yasushi Sasaki was 56 in The Lord's spy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1964
Poster of River Washes Away the Moon
River Washes Away the Moon
Yasushi Sasaki was 55 in River Washes Away the Moon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1963
Poster of A Prisoner in Search of Daughter
A Prisoner in Search of Daughter
Yasushi Sasaki was 55 in A Prisoner in Search of Daughter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1963
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Yasushi Sasaki was 55 in The Big Boss as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1963
Poster of Street of Wandering Men
Street of Wandering Men
Yasushi Sasaki was 55 in Street of Wandering Men as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1963
Poster of The Mysterious Cape
The Mysterious Cape
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in The Mysterious Cape as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1963
Poster of Tengu Priest
Tengu Priest
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in Tengu Priest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of Tekka Wakashū
Tekka Wakashū
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in Tekka Wakashū as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of Keepers of Order
Keepers of Order
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in Keepers of Order as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1962
Poster of Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa
Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1962
Poster of Kisaragi Sword
Kisaragi Sword
Yasushi Sasaki was 54 in Kisaragi Sword as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 1962
Poster of Rascals! Go to Hell
Rascals! Go to Hell
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in Rascals! Go to Hell as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1961
Poster of Hibari is Fashion Crazy
Hibari is Fashion Crazy
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in Hibari is Fashion Crazy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of Law in Ghost Island
Law in Ghost Island
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in Law in Ghost Island as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of The Cave of the Vampire Bats
The Cave of the Vampire Bats
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in The Cave of the Vampire Bats as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Kirimaru Kirigakure
Kirimaru Kirigakure
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in Kirimaru Kirigakure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1961
Poster of An Edo Magistrate
An Edo Magistrate
Yasushi Sasaki was 53 in An Edo Magistrate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1961
Poster of Case of a Young Lord 8
Case of a Young Lord 8
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in Case of a Young Lord 8 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1960
Poster of Sword of Destiny
Sword of Destiny
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in Sword of Destiny as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1960
Poster of Cases of Hanshichi
Cases of Hanshichi
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in Cases of Hanshichi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1960
Poster of The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in The Swordsman In The Golden Valley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1960
Poster of The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1960
Poster of Hibari’s Favorite 2
Hibari’s Favorite 2
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in Hibari’s Favorite 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1960
Poster of Official with a Tattoo
Official with a Tattoo
Yasushi Sasaki was 52 in Official with a Tattoo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1960
Poster of Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1960
Poster of Benten Kozo
Benten Kozo
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in Benten Kozo as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of Blooded Spear
Blooded Spear
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in Blooded Spear as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1959
Poster of A Sword Against Intrigue
A Sword Against Intrigue
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in A Sword Against Intrigue as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of The Medicine Case
The Medicine Case
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in The Medicine Case as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of A Spectacular Showdown
A Spectacular Showdown
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in A Spectacular Showdown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1959
Poster of Happily Tied to the Road
Happily Tied to the Road
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in Happily Tied to the Road as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 1959
Poster of The Forbidden Castle
The Forbidden Castle
Yasushi Sasaki was 51 in The Forbidden Castle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1959
Poster of A Young Rabble
A Young Rabble
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in A Young Rabble as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of The Acrobats of Death
The Acrobats of Death
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in The Acrobats of Death as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of The Lost Public Funds
The Lost Public Funds
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in The Lost Public Funds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1958
Poster of With Songs in My Heart
With Songs in My Heart
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in With Songs in My Heart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1958
Poster of Detective Duel
Detective Duel
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in Detective Duel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1958
Poster of The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi
The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1958
Poster of Her Son Came Back
Her Son Came Back
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in Her Son Came Back as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1958
Poster of 直八子供旅
直八子供旅
Yasushi Sasaki was 50 in 直八子供旅 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1958
Poster of The Mansion of Intrigue
The Mansion of Intrigue
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in The Mansion of Intrigue as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of Shadow Over Fuji
Shadow Over Fuji
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in Shadow Over Fuji as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1957
Poster of Lord Mito
Lord Mito
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in Lord Mito as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1957
Poster of The Fighting on The Trial
The Fighting on The Trial
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in The Fighting on The Trial as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1957
Poster of Lords of Oppression 2
Lords of Oppression 2
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in Lords of Oppression 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1957
Poster of Lords of Oppression
Lords of Oppression
Yasushi Sasaki was 49 in Lords of Oppression as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1957
Poster of The Seven Vows, Part 3
The Seven Vows, Part 3
Yasushi Sasaki was 48 in The Seven Vows, Part 3 as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1957
Poster of The Seven Vows, Part 2
The Seven Vows, Part 2
Yasushi Sasaki was 48 in The Seven Vows, Part 2 as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1957
Poster of The Seven Vows
The Seven Vows
Yasushi Sasaki was 48 in The Seven Vows as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1956
Poster of Avenging Father
Avenging Father
Yasushi Sasaki was 48 in Avenging Father as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of The Happy Wanderer
The Happy Wanderer
Yasushi Sasaki was 48 in The Happy Wanderer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1956
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1955
Poster of 旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in 旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1955
Poster of A Warrior's Flute
A Warrior's Flute
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in A Warrior's Flute as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1955
Poster of The Roar of The Lion
The Roar of The Lion
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in The Roar of The Lion as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1955
Poster of Hiryū musō
Hiryū musō
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in Hiryū musō as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1955
Poster of ふり袖侠艶録
ふり袖侠艶録
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in ふり袖侠艶録 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1955
Poster of 闇太郎変化
闇太郎変化
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in 闇太郎変化 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1955
Poster of The Fighting Magistrate
The Fighting Magistrate
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in The Fighting Magistrate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1955
Poster of Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo
Yasushi Sasaki was 47 in Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1955
Poster of The Swordsman and the Actress
The Swordsman and the Actress
Yasushi Sasaki was 46 in The Swordsman and the Actress as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1955
Poster of 続変化大名
続変化大名
Yasushi Sasaki was 46 in 続変化大名 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1954
Poster of 旗本退屈男　謎の百万両
旗本退屈男　謎の百万両
Yasushi Sasaki was 46 in 旗本退屈男　謎の百万両 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1954
Poster of 一本刀土俵入　
一本刀土俵入　
Yasushi Sasaki was 46 in 一本刀土俵入　 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1954
Poster of 疾風愛憎峠
疾風愛憎峠
Yasushi Sasaki was 46 in 疾風愛憎峠 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1954
Poster of Bannai Tarao Series Demon King of Kyokumadan
Bannai Tarao Series Demon King of Kyokumadan
Yasushi Sasaki was 45 in Bannai Tarao Series Demon King of Kyokumadan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of 憧れの星座　
憧れの星座　
Yasushi Sasaki was 45 in 憧れの星座　 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1953
Poster of One-Eyed Detective
One-Eyed Detective
Yasushi Sasaki was 45 in One-Eyed Detective as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1953
Poster of 47 Vendettas
47 Vendettas
Yasushi Sasaki was 45 in 47 Vendettas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1953
Poster of 旗本退屈男　八百八丁罷り通る
旗本退屈男　八百八丁罷り通る
Yasushi Sasaki was 44 in 旗本退屈男　八百八丁罷り通る as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1953
Poster of 紺屋高尾
紺屋高尾
Yasushi Sasaki was 44 in 紺屋高尾 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of Merry Migratory Birds
Merry Migratory Birds
Yasushi Sasaki was 43 in Merry Migratory Birds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1952
Poster of Rumba of Passion
Rumba of Passion
Yasushi Sasaki was 42 in Rumba of Passion as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1950
Poster of Omoide no borero
Omoide no borero
Yasushi Sasaki was 42 in Omoide no borero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1950
Poster of Odoru ryûgûjô
Odoru ryûgûjô
Yasushi Sasaki was 41 in Odoru ryûgûjô as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Twenty-Year-Old Youth
Twenty-Year-Old Youth
Yasushi Sasaki was 38 in Twenty-Year-Old Youth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1946
Poster of 新風
新風
Yasushi Sasaki was 37 in 新風 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1945
Poster of Soyokaze
Soyokaze
Yasushi Sasaki was 37 in Soyokaze as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1945
Poster of Otome no iru kichi
Otome no iru kichi
Yasushi Sasaki was 37 in Otome no iru kichi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1945
Poster of Gekimetsu no uta
Gekimetsu no uta
Yasushi Sasaki was 37 in Gekimetsu no uta as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1945
Poster of Our Planes Fly South
Our Planes Fly South
Yasushi Sasaki was 35 in Our Planes Fly South as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1943
Poster of Winter Jasmine
Winter Jasmine
Yasushi Sasaki was 34 in Winter Jasmine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1942
Poster of Seisen aiba fu: Akatsuki ni inoru
Seisen aiba fu: Akatsuki ni inoru
Yasushi Sasaki was 32 in Seisen aiba fu: Akatsuki ni inoru as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1940
Poster of Lovers' Duet
Lovers' Duet
Yasushi Sasaki was 31 in Lovers' Duet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of New Woman Question and Answer
New Woman Question and Answer
Yasushi Sasaki was 31 in New Woman Question and Answer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1939
Poster of Women at War
Women at War
Yasushi Sasaki was 31 in Women at War as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939
Poster of Hotaru no hikari
Hotaru no hikari
Yasushi Sasaki was 30 in Hotaru no hikari as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1938
Poster of Queen of the Wind
Queen of the Wind
Yasushi Sasaki was 30 in Queen of the Wind as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1938
Poster of Marching Song
Marching Song
Yasushi Sasaki was 29 in Marching Song as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1937
Poster of Boy Aviation Pilots
Boy Aviation Pilots
Yasushi Sasaki was 28 in Boy Aviation Pilots as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1936
Poster of Mr. Thank You
Mr. Thank You
Yasushi Sasaki was 28 in Mr. Thank You as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1936
Poster of Japanese Girls at the Harbor
Japanese Girls at the Harbor
Yasushi Sasaki was 25 in Japanese Girls at the Harbor as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1933
Poster of Rikugun Daikoshin
Rikugun Daikoshin
Yasushi Sasaki was 24 in Rikugun Daikoshin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1932
Poster of The Lady and the Beard
The Lady and the Beard
Yasushi Sasaki was 23 in The Lady and the Beard as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1931
Poster of That Night's Wife
That Night's Wife
Yasushi Sasaki was 22 in That Night's Wife as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1930
Poster of I Flunked, But...
I Flunked, But...
Yasushi Sasaki was 22 in I Flunked, But... as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1930
Poster of The Blacksmith of the Forest
The Blacksmith of the Forest
Yasushi Sasaki was 20 in The Blacksmith of the Forest as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1929

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Bored Samurai
The Bored Samurai
Yasushi Sasaki was 65+ in The Bored Samurai as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of The Samurai's Justice
The Samurai's Justice
Yasushi Sasaki was 63+ in The Samurai's Justice as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 1971
Poster of Heiji, the Detective
Heiji, the Detective
Yasushi Sasaki was 58+ in Heiji, the Detective as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 04 1966