SABU

Director

Born: November 18, 1964 (age 61)
From: Wakayama, Japan

Sabu (サブ, Sabu, born November 18, 1964) is the pseudonym of Japanese actor and director Hiroyuki Tanaka. Born in Wakayama Prefecture, Sabu studied at an Osaka fashion school before deciding to go to Tokyo to become a professional musician. It was suggested he try acting and in 1986 he made his film debut in Sorobanzuku. He earned his first starring role in the 1991 World Apartment Horror, a…

Filmography (42)

Under Your Bed (2023)
Director
Redder Than Yesterday, Bluer Than Tomorrow: Cinema Fighters Project (2021)
Director
My Blood and Bones in a Flowing Galaxy (2021)
Director
Dancing Mary (2019)
Director
Jam (2018)
Director
Mr. Long (2017)
Director
Happiness (2017)
Director
Silence (2016)
Samurai #1
Chasuke's Journey (2015)
Director
Miss ZOMBIE (2013)
Director
Ichi the Killer - Making Of (2013)
Self
Ichi the Killer - Behind the Scenes (2013)
Self
Bunny Drop (2011)
Director
Kanikôsen (2009)
Director
Sakuran (2006)
Patron
Dead Run (2005)
Director
Hold Up Down (2005)
Director
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003)
Patron
A1012K (2003)
Director
Hard Luck Hero (2003)
Director
Blessing Bell (2002)
Director
Drive (2002)
Director
Ichi the Killer (2001)
Kaneko
Monday (2000)
Director
Unlucky Monkey (1998)
Director
Postman Blues (1997)
Director
Dangan Runner (1996)
Director
Don't Look Up (1996)
Sekikawa
(Ura) Tôsatsu nanpa-dô (1996)
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Gamble (1996)