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Desmond Nakano

Desmond Nakano was born in 1953. He is a writer and director, known for American Pastime (2007), Heartbreak Ridge (1986) and White Man's Burden (1995). See full bio »

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Known For

American Pastime
American Pastime Writer
(2007)
Heartbreak Ridge
Heartbreak Ridge Soundtrack
(1986)
White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden Writer
(1995)
Black Moon Rising
Black Moon Rising Writer
(1986)
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 2018 Three Days in the Hole (Short) (co-writer)
 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 by)
 1984 Body Rock (screenplay) / (story)
 1979 Boulevard Nights (written by)
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 2007 American Pastime (writer: "At The Dance")
 1986 Heartbreak Ridge (music: "I Love You But I Ain't Stupid")
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 1984 Body Rock (associate director)
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 1988 Tokyo Pop (thanks - as Desmondo Nakano)
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 2017 Betty: They Say I'm Different (Documentary)
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 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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