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Known for his social realist films, the Japanese director Tadashi Imai was mostly interested in depicting the tragedies of human life. Often described as 'nakanai realism', or 'a realism without tears', Imai's films show the hard struggles of the poor. Among his most appreciated films are Nigorie (1953), focusing on women in the Meiji era, Night Drum (1958), co-scripted by Kaneto Shindô, and Bushido (1963), the latter two condemning the Samurai honor codex. Having similar choices of subject matter, Imai admired his contemporary Keisuke Kinoshita. Although lauded for his directorial skills, film historians criticize Imai's lack of a consistent style, and his tendency to focus more on consequences than analysis of his themes. Still, Imai remains a highly celebrated exponent of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.- Brian Straub was born on 26 July 1959 in Bay City, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Twin Peaks (1990), Medium Straight (1988) and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). He died on 22 November 1991 in Bay City, Michigan, USA.
- Irène Jeanning was born on 10 June 1903 in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. She was an actress, known for La marraine du régiment (1938), La tour de Nesle (1937) and Mercadet (1936). She died on 22 November 1991 in Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France.
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Rex Cramphorne was born on 10 January 1941 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a costume designer, known for Shirley Thompson Versus the Aliens (1972) and Jesus Christ Superstar (1972). He died on 22 November 1991 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.