Mamoru Watanabe was a Japanese film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the pink film genre.
10 Facts About Mamoru Watanabe
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Mamoru Watanabe's father owned a neighborhood movie theater, giving the young Watanabe an early interest in and a familiarity with the cinema.
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The family lived near the Daito Eiga studios, and Mamoru Watanabe would go to watch the filming of jidaigeki.
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Mamoru Watanabe's older brother, born about 1919, was a film enthusiast.
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When he died of tuberculosis in 1941, Mamoru Watanabe inherited his older brother's large collection of movie memorabilia, including film scripts and magazines.
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Mamoru Watanabe entered Waseda University in 1950 majoring in drama and graduated with honors in 1954.
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Mamoru Watanabe became known for his intricate plotting in the pink genre, as well as for his ability to spot new talent.
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Mamoru Watanabe gave future pink and Roman Porno star Naomi Tani her first starring role in the film Bed of Violent Desires.
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Mamoru Watanabe began working as a freelance director occasionally at Nikkatsu, making his first film there in 1982.
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Also in 1982, with director Chusei Sone, Mamoru Watanabe started the Film Workers Production Company as an outlet for more mainstream projects.