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Kyū Sazanka was a Japanese actor active in the film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. Born on April 1, 1914 in Osaka, Sazanka appeared in a range of supporting roles, often portraying figures of authority or bureaucratic presence. Their filmography includes appearances in works by notable Japanese directors, with credits spanning genres from crime dramas to comedies.
Sazanka’s roles frequently involved authoritative or administrative characters, such as creditors, presidents, or head clerks. In High and Low (1963), Sazanka appeared as the First Creditor, while in Playboy President: Part II (1961), they took on the role of President Oyamada. Their presence in A Comedy in Front of the Station: Manga (1966) as President Iyami and in A Comedy in Front of the Station: Landlady (1964) furthe…
