Akira Kobayashi
Hasebe recalled a trusting relationship with his father, whom he considered the biggest influence on his life. In the post-war years, Hasebe was influenced strongly by American and French films, particularly American "B" movies, and the films of John Huston and Samuel Fuller. After studying French literature at Waseda University, he began working at Nikkatsu studios in 1958. For eight years he worked as an assistant director, including a lengthy apprenticeship under Seijun Suzuki. He was given his first chance to direct in 1966 with "Black Tight Killers". He directed more action genre films in the 1960s including the fourth film in the "Singing Gunman" series, starring Akira Kobayashi, and " Massacre Gun" with Jo Shishido.