Portrait of Nobuhiko Obayashi

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Bio: Nobuhiko Obayashi (January 9, 1938 – April 10, 2020) was a Japanese director, screenwriter and editor of films and television advertisements who is well known for his surreal visual style. He began his career as a pioneering figure in Japanese experimental film during the 1960s before transitioning to directing more mainstream works such as television and feature films
Born: Sun, Jan 09 1938
Birthplace: Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Death: Fri, Apr 10 2020
Nobuhiko Obayashi is 82 years old
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Poster of Labyrinth of Cinema
Labyrinth of Cinema
Nobuhiko Obayashi would have been no older than
82 in Labyrinth of Cinema
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Fri, Jul 31 2020
Poster of Hanagatami
Hanagatami
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
79 in Hanagatami
as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 16 2017
Poster of Seven Weeks
Seven Weeks
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
76 in Seven Weeks
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Sat, May 17 2014
Poster of Casting Blossoms to the Sky: A Movie Document
Casting Blossoms to the Sky: A Movie Document
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
76 in Casting Blossoms to the Sky: A Movie Document
as 'Director, Editor'.
Tue, Apr 08 2014
Poster of Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
74 in Casting Blossoms to the Sky
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 12 2012
Poster of Scenery to Remember
Scenery to Remember
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
70 in Scenery to Remember
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Song of Goodbye
Song of Goodbye
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
69 in Song of Goodbye
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Aug 18 2007
Poster of Switching – Goodbye Me
Switching – Goodbye Me
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
69 in Switching – Goodbye Me
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Sat, Jun 23 2007
Poster of The Motive
The Motive
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
66 in The Motive
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Dec 18 2004
Poster of The Last Snow
The Last Snow
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
64 in The Last Snow
as 'Writer, Editor, Director'.
Sat, Apr 27 2002
Poster of Farewell
Farewell
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
63 in Farewell
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jul 14 2001
Poster of From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Stupid Teacher
The Stupid Teacher
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in The Stupid Teacher
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Sat, Sep 30 2000
Poster of Shinobugawa
Shinobugawa
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in Shinobugawa
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 08 2000
Poster of The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe
The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
61 in The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Sun, Nov 07 1999
Poster of One Summer's Day
One Summer's Day
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
61 in One Summer's Day
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jul 03 1999
Poster of Legend of the Cat Monster
Legend of the Cat Monster
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
60 in Legend of the Cat Monster
as 'Director, Editor, Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Aug 16 1998
Poster of I Want to Hear the Wind's Song
I Want to Hear the Wind's Song
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
60 in I Want to Hear the Wind's Song
as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Sada
Sada
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
60 in Sada
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
60 in Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 21 1998
Poster of Time Leap
Time Leap
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
59 in Time Leap
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Tom Cat Holmes' Deduction
Tom Cat Holmes' Deduction
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
58 in Tom Cat Holmes' Deduction
as 'Editor, Director'.
Mon, Sep 23 1996
Poster of Goodbye for Tomorrow
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
57 in Goodbye for Tomorrow
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Turning Point
Turning Point
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
56 in Turning Point
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 18 1994
Poster of Samurai Kids
Samurai Kids
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
55 in Samurai Kids
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Jul 17 1993
Poster of Haruka, Nostalgia
Haruka, Nostalgia
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
55 in Haruka, Nostalgia
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Sat, Feb 20 1993
Poster of Russian Lullabies
Russian Lullabies
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
54 in Russian Lullabies
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Rocking Horsemen
The Rocking Horsemen
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
54 in The Rocking Horsemen
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of Chizuko's Younger Sister
Chizuko's Younger Sister
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
53 in Chizuko's Younger Sister
as 'Director, Editor, Theme Song Performance'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Why She Won't Marry
Why She Won't Marry
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
52 in Why She Won't Marry
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 26 1990
Poster of Making of 'Dreams'
Making of 'Dreams'
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
52 in Making of 'Dreams'
as 'Editor, Director'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Beijing Watermelon
Beijing Watermelon
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
51 in Beijing Watermelon
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 18 1989
Poster of My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
50 in My Heart Belongs to Daddy
as 'Director, Editor'.
Wed, Nov 30 1988
Poster of The Discarnates
The Discarnates
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
50 in The Discarnates
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 15 1988
Poster of The Strange Pair
The Strange Pair
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
50 in The Strange Pair
as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director'.
Tue, Mar 29 1988
Poster of The Drifting Classroom
The Drifting Classroom
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
49 in The Drifting Classroom
as 'Director, Adaptation, Editor'.
Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast
Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
48 in Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Editor'.
Sat, Oct 04 1986
Poster of April Fish
April Fish
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
48 in April Fish
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Sat, May 31 1986
Poster of His Motorbike, Her Island
His Motorbike, Her Island
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
48 in His Motorbike, Her Island
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of Four Sisters
Four Sisters
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
47 in Four Sisters
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 21 1985
Poster of Miss Lonely
Miss Lonely
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
47 in Miss Lonely
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of The Island Closest to Heaven
The Island Closest to Heaven
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
46 in The Island Closest to Heaven
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Kenya Boy
Kenya Boy
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
46 in Kenya Boy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 10 1984
Poster of The Deserted City
The Deserted City
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
45 in The Deserted City
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Jan 02 1984
Poster of Aiko 16-sai
Aiko 16-sai
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
45 in Aiko 16-sai
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Dec 17 1983
Poster of Lover, Come Back to Me
Lover, Come Back to Me
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
45 in Lover, Come Back to Me
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of The Little Girl Who Conquered Time
The Little Girl Who Conquered Time
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
45 in The Little Girl Who Conquered Time
as 'Director, Editor, Dialogue'.
Sat, Jul 16 1983
Poster of Cute Devil
Cute Devil
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
44 in Cute Devil
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 10 1982
Poster of I Are You, You Am Me
I Are You, You Am Me
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
44 in I Are You, You Am Me
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 17 1982
Poster of School in the Crosshairs
School in the Crosshairs
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
43 in School in the Crosshairs
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 11 1981
Poster of Temptation of Angel
Temptation of Angel
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
41 in Temptation of Angel
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
41 in The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 14 1979
Poster of Take Me Away!
Take Me Away!
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
40 in Take Me Away!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of The Visitor in the Eye
The Visitor in the Eye
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
39 in The Visitor in the Eye
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 26 1977
Poster of The Mouse and His Child
The Mouse and His Child
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
39 in The Mouse and His Child
as 'Lyricist'.
Fri, Nov 18 1977
Poster of House
House
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
39 in House
as 'Director, Special Effects, Producer'.
Fri, Aug 26 1977
Poster of Death at an Old Mansion
Death at an Old Mansion
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
37 in Death at an Old Mansion
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 27 1975
Poster of Stampede Country
Stampede Country
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
33 in Stampede Country
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Happy Dinosaur's Album
Happy Dinosaur's Album
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
33 in Happy Dinosaur's Album
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Orere orara
Orere orara
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
32 in Orere orara
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Evil Spirits of Japan
Evil Spirits of Japan
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
32 in Evil Spirits of Japan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 26 1970
Poster of Memories of the Sea = Sabishinbo, Introduction
Memories of the Sea = Sabishinbo, Introduction
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
31 in Memories of the Sea = Sabishinbo, Introduction
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Cheers in the Palm!
Cheers in the Palm!
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
30 in Cheers in the Palm!
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
30 in Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 18 1968
Poster of Confession
Confession
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
29 in Confession
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Japanese Erotica: Five Films on Love and Sex from the Japanese Underground of the Experimental Cinema
Japanese Erotica: Five Films on Love and Sex from the Japanese Underground of the Experimental Cinema
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
29 in Japanese Erotica: Five Films on Love and Sex from the Japanese Underground of the Experimental Cinema
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 19 1967
Poster of Emotion
Emotion
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
27 in Emotion
as 'Camera Operator, Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Complexe
Complexe
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
26 in Complexe
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Editor'.
Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of An Eater
An Eater
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
25 in An Eater
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 30 1963
Poster of Nakasendo
Nakasendo
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
25 in Nakasendo
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jun 24 1963
Poster of Onomichi
Onomichi
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
25 in Onomichi
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 24 1963
Poster of Remembrance
Remembrance
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
25 in Remembrance
as 'Director, Editor, Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Jun 24 1963
Poster of T-shi no gogo
T-shi no gogo
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
23 in T-shi no gogo
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Thursday
Thursday
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
23 in Thursday
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 24 1961
Poster of The Girl in the Picture
The Girl in the Picture
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
19 in The Girl in the Picture
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Youth・Cloud
Youth・Cloud
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
18 in Youth・Cloud
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Dandanko
Dandanko
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
18 in Dandanko
as 'Director, Editor'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
13 in King Kong
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Stupid Teacher
The Stupid Teacher
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
6 in The Stupid Teacher
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of Popeye's Treasure Island
Popeye's Treasure Island
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
5 in Popeye's Treasure Island
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944

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