Yasuzō Ogawa

Yasuzō Ogawa was born on September 6, 1932, in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Ogawa worked in the film industry, appearing in supporting roles across Japanese cinema during the 1960s. Their presence in genre films of the era reflects a period when ensemble casts and character actors played key roles in shaping the atmosphere of period dramas and adventure narratives.

Ogawa is credited with two roles in notable Japanese films. In Atragon (1963), Ogawa appeared as a Mu henchman beside the High Priest of Mu, contributing to the film’s mythic and militaristic tone. Their performance in The Sword of Doom (1966) as Yohachi provided a minor but memorable presence in a film known for its dark, existential themes and stylized swordplay. These appearances situate Ogawa within a cinematic landsca…