Suzuki became well-known as a director under contract with Nikkatsu, introducing various actors including Akira KOBAYASHI, Hideki TAKAHASHI (an actor) and Jo SHISHIDO to perform the leading roles in his films.
日活の専属監督として名を馳せ、小林旭、高橋英樹(俳優)、宍戸錠らを主演に迎えた。