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Akira Murao

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Akira Murao was a writer, known for The Return of Godzilla (1984), Kizu darake no jinsei - Furui yatsu de gonzansu (1972) and Kill! (1968). He died on 5 November 2008 in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan.
DiedNovember 5, 2008
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Known for

The Return of Godzilla (1984)
The Return of Godzilla
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1984
Kizu darake no jinsei - Furui yatsu de gonzansu (1972)
Kizu darake no jinsei - Furui yatsu de gonzansu
7.2
  • Writer
  • 1972
Kill! (1968)
Kill!
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1968
Ikasama bakuchi (1968)
Ikasama bakuchi
  • Writer
  • 1968

Credits

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Writer

  • Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth (1992)
    Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth
    6.2
    • story "Mosura tai Bagan"
    • 1992
  • 1750 Days of Turbulence (1990)
    1750 Days of Turbulence
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • The Last True Yakuza (1985)
    The Last True Yakuza
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Godzilla 1985 (1985)
    Godzilla 1985
    6.1
    • story "The Resurrection of Godzilla" (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • The Return of Godzilla (1984)
    The Return of Godzilla
    6.8
    • story "Gojira no Fukkatsu"
    • 1984
  • Shura no mure (1984)
    Shura no mure
    5.8
    • screenplay
    • 1984
  • Hiromi Gô in Nagareboshi Sakichi (1984)
    Nagareboshi Sakichi
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Kayô sasupensu gekijô (1981)
    Kayô sasupensu gekijô
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1981
  • Yami wo Kire (1981)
    Yami wo Kire
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Keishicho Satsujinka (1981)
    Keishicho Satsujinka
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Kareinaru houmonsha
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • Shadow Warriors (1980)
    Shadow Warriors
    8.4
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1980
  • Hanamachi no haha (1980)
    Hanamachi no haha
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy (1978)
    The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
    8.9
    TV Series
    • screenplay by
    • 1979
  • Shintarō Katsu in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1974)
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    8.0
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • Writer
    • 1976–1978

Personal details

  • Died
    • November 5, 2008
    • Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

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