Film director Okamoto dies at 81

Film director Okamoto dies at 81

TOKYO, Japan - Film director Kihachi Okamoto (file photo), known for his comedy and war movies, died of esophagus cancer Feb. 19 at his home in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, his family said. He was 81.

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