Japanese film director (1897–1945).
Born June 3rd, 1897 in Tokyo. [ref]
Died September 18th, 1945 at 48 years old in Tokyo (lung cancer). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson