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	STARmeter SEE RANK Up 12,792 this week View rank on IMDbPro » Desmond Nakano Writer \| Director \| Soundtrack Desmond Nakano was born in 1953. He is a writer and director, known for American Pastime (2007), White Man's Burden (1995) and Heartbreak Ridge (1986). See full bio » Born: 1953

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Known For

American Pastime

American Pastime Writer

(2007)

White Man's Burden

White Man's Burden Writer

(1995)

Heartbreak Ridge

Heartbreak Ridge Soundtrack

(1986)

American Me

American Me Writer

(1992)

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Writer (8 credits)

2018 Three Days in the Hole (Short) (co-writer) (post-production)

2007 American Pastime (screenplay - as Desmond L. Nakano) / (story - as Desmond L. Nakano)

1995 White Man's Burden (written by)

1992 American Me (screenplay)

1989 Last Exit to Brooklyn (screenplay)

1986 Black Moon Rising (screenplay)

1984 Body Rock (screenplay) / (story)

1979 Boulevard Nights (written by)

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Director (2 credits)

2007 American Pastime

1995 White Man's Burden

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Soundtrack (2 credits)

2007 American Pastime (writer: "At The Dance")

1986 Heartbreak Ridge (music: "I Love You But I Ain't Stupid")

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

1984 Body Rock (associate director)

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Thanks (1 credit)

1988 Tokyo Pop (thanks - as Desmondo Nakano)

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Self (2 credits)

2017 Betty: They Say I'm Different (Documentary)
Himself

2005 Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow (Documentary)
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Alternate Names:

Desmond L. Nakano | Desmondo Nakano

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