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Gakuryu Ishii

Gakuryu Ishii

Directing1957Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

Biography

Gakuryu Ishii (石井 岳龍 Ishii Gakuryū, born January 15, 1957), formerly known as Sogo Ishii (石井 聰互 Ishii Sōgo), is a Japanese filmmaker known for his stylistic punk films, which helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. A number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited Ishii's films as an influence.

Acting History

2024
The Box Man
Director
2023
2019
2018
2016
Bitter Honey
Director
2015
That's It
Director
2013
2012
2011
2009
Instant Swamp
as Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
2005
Mirrored Mind
Director of Photography
A Day of the GOD Island
Director of Photography
2004
Jeonju Digital Project 2004
Director of Photography
2003
Dead End Run
Director
Dead End Run
Screenplay
2002
The Private Detective Mike
TVDirector• 1 eps
2001
Skirt
Director
Skirt
Editor
Skirt
Story
1997
1995
1994
Angel Dust
Director
1993
Korosiya Ami
General Manager
Wild Side
General Manager
Tokyo Blood
Director
Tokyo Blood
Screenplay
1991
March Comes In Like a Lion
as Ramen Deliveryman
1989
1986
1/2 Man
Director
1/2 Man
Screenplay
1984
1983
1982
Burst City
Director
Burst City
Music Director
Burst City
Screenplay
1981
Shuffle
Director
Shuffle
Screenplay
1980
Tokyo Cabbageman K
Director of Photography
1979
Rusty Empty Can
Director of Photography
1978
1977
1976

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/15/1957(69 years old)
Place of Birth
Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan