Takashi Nomura (野村孝) (February 18, 1927 – May 5, 2015) was a Japanese film director for studios includingNikkatsu.[1][2] TheCriterion Collection described him as a "prominent, stylistically daring director".[2]
In 1955, he joined Nikkatsu Film company and he made his director debut withTokusōhan Gogō in 1960.[3] Nomura directed such films asItsudemo Yume wo andQuick Draw Joe (1961).[4][1]
He is perhaps best known forA Colt Is My Passport (1967), influenced byFrench New Wave filmmakers such asJean-Pierre Melville, and bySergio Leone-styleWesterns.[5][6] Nomura's use of still shots in the opening sequence has been compared to manga art techniques.[7]
| Title | Romanization | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Draw Joe 早射ち野郎 | Hayauchi Yarō | 1961 | [8] |
| A Torrent of Life 激流に生きる男 1962 | Gekiryu ni Ikiru Otoko 1962 | 1962 | [8] |
| Itusdemo Yume wo いつでも夢を | 1963 | [8] | |
| Yaruka Yarareruka 殺るかやられるか | 1966 | [8] | |
| A Colt Is My Passport 拳銃(コルト)は俺のパスポート | Coruto wa Ore no Passport | 1967 | [8] |
| Burning Clouds 燃える雲 | Moeru Kumo | 1967 | [8] |
| Women Smell of Night ネオン警察 女は夜の匂い | Neon Keisatsu Onna wa Yoru no Nioi | 1970 | [8] |
| Blood Vendetta 逆縁三つ盃 | Gyakuen Mitsusakazuki | 1971 | [9][8] |
| Chijo Saikyo no Karate 地上最強のカラテ | 1976 | [8] | |
| Ame no Meguriai 雨のめぐり逢い | 1977 | [8] |
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