(December 13, 1932) is a Japanese film actor famous for the wide variety of characters he has portrayed and many collaborations with famous Japanese film directors.
He was featured in 11 films directed by Masaki Kobayashi, including The Human Condition trilogy, wherein he starred as the lead character Kaji, plus Harakiri, Samurai Rebellion and Kwaidan.
Nakadai worked with a number of Japan's best-known filmmakers—starring or co-starring in five films directed by Akira Kurosawa, as well as being cast in significant films directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara (The Face of Another), Mikio Naruse (When a Woman Ascends the Stairs), Kihachi Okamoto (Kill! and The Sword of Doom), Hideo Gosha (Goyokin), Shirō Toyoda (Portrait of Hell) and Kon Ichikawa (Enjō and Odd Obsession).
“The Human Condition: A Soldier’s Prayer” (人間の條件 完結篇), Original Japanese STB Tatekan Movie Poster 1961, Shochiku First Release, Tatekan Size (c.51 × 146 cm) O95
“The Human Condition: A Soldier’s Prayer” (人間の條件 完結篇), Original Japanese STB Tatekan Movie Poster 1961, Shochiku First Release, Tatekan Size (c.51 × 146 cm) O95
“The Sword of Doom” (大菩薩峠), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B1×3 “Three‑Sheet” Theatrical Billboard — 1965 Toho First Release — approx. 86 × 40 in (218 × 103 cm)
“The Sword of Doom” (大菩薩峠), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B1×3 “Three‑Sheet” Theatrical Billboard — 1965 Toho First Release — approx. 86 × 40 in (218 × 103 cm)
