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Saburo Date was born on March 27, 1924 in Osaka, Japan. Active during the mid-20th century, Date appeared in several Japanese films, contributing to the era’s cinematic landscape. In 1953, Date took a supporting role in A Geisha as Imanishi, a character embedded within the film’s narrative framework. The film’s production and release occurred within a period when Japanese cinema was expanding both domestically and internationally, and Date’s presence contributed to the film’s cast.
Date’s later work included appearances in The Blind Menace from 1960, a film that reflects the period’s genre-driven storytelling. By 1968, Date appeared in Sleepy Eyes of Death 11: In the Spider’s Lair, part of a long-running series, indicating a presence in Japan’s film industry during a time when period and …









