Jōji Ohara

Jōji Ohara

Director

Tokyo, Japan
September 27, 1902

Biography

Jōji Ohara (September 27, 1902 – June 24, 1990) was a Japanese cinematographer, famous for his collaborations with director Heinosuke Gosho. In the silent era, Ohara was one of the key figures in establishing a cinematographic style characteristic of Shochiku films.

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Jōji Ohara 1

Representative Works

The Cock Crows Twice
The Cock Crows Twice
6.5
/ Japanese
Women in Prison
Women in Prison
4.0
/ Japanese
Portrait of Madame Yuki
Portrait of Madame Yuki
6.8
/ Japanese
The Third President
The Third President
10.0
/ Japanese
Assistant President
Assistant President
10.0
/ Japanese
The Munekata Sisters
The Munekata Sisters
7.1
/ Japanese
Onsen Geisha
Onsen Geisha
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese
The Most Beautiful
The Most Beautiful
5.6
/ Japanese
Muchana Yakko
Muchana Yakko
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese
Kisses
Kisses
6.8
/ Japanese
Engagement Ring
Engagement Ring
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese
Various Flowers
Various Flowers
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Cock Crows Twice
1954Nominee

Best Director

The Cock Crows Twice

Women in Prison
1956Nominee

Best Director

Women in Prison

Portrait of Madame Yuki
1950Nominee

Best Director

Portrait of Madame Yuki

Career Highlights

The Third President
1958Highlight

Best Director

The Third President

Assistant President
1958Highlight

Best Director

Assistant President

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