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Hatsuo Yamaya

Actor

Hatsuo Yamaya

December 19, 1933 – October 31, 2019

Actor and musical artist.

Birthplace: Senboku, Akita, Japan
In the catalog: 6 films · 5 streaming
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Actor

6 films · 5 streaming

Poster for Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

1980

Poster for Demon Pond

Demon Pond

1979 • Japan

Poster for The Demon

The Demon

1978 • Japan

Poster for Ballad of Orin

Ballad of Orin

1977 • Japan

Poster for The Castle of Sand

The Castle of Sand

1974 • Japan

Poster for Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

1972 • Japan

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