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Masao Tamai

October 3, 1908 – May 26, 1997

Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Masao Tamai was a Japanese cinematographer know for his work on the films of Mikio Naruse and the original Godzilla.

Poster for When a Woman Ascends the Stairs

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs

1960 • Japan

Poster for Flowing

Flowing

1956 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla, King of the Monsters

Godzilla, King of the Monsters

1956 • Japan

Poster for Floating Clouds

Floating Clouds

1955 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla

Godzilla

1954 • Japan

Poster for Late Chrysanthemums

Late Chrysanthemums

1954 • Japan

Poster for Sound of the Mountain

Sound of the Mountain

1954 • Japan

Poster for Repast

Repast

1951 • Japan