Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada (born 1931) is a Japanese director and screenwriter, one of the most prolific figures in the history of Japanese cinema. He has directed nearly fifty Tora-san features in his famous long-running series, alongside many other features. His acclaimed films include the Tora-san series (It's Tough Being a Man), The Yellow Handkerchief, A Class to Remember, The Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor, About Her Brother, Tokyo Family, and What a Wonderful Family!.