About Kazuo Ikehiro
Lived 1929 – 2025 (aged 95). Kazuo Ikehiro was a Japanese director, film director, screenwriter, writer and child actor, known for Nemuri Kyōshirō, Onna Gokuakuchō and Zatoichi.
was a Japanese film director. He is known for directing Zatoichi series and the highly acclaimed film Onna Gokuakuchō.
In 1950, he joined the Daiei Film and started working as an assistant director under Kenji Mizoguchi etc.
Selected filmography Film Bara Daimyo (1960) Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964) Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo (1964) Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction (1964) Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: A Trail of Traps (1967) Lone Wolf Isazo ひとり狼 hitori ookami (1968) Broken Swords (1969) Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie (1969) Nemuri Kyōshirō manji giri (1969) Onna Gokuakuchō (1970) Kesho (1984)
Television Nemuri Kyōshirō (TV series) (1972) Episode8,11 Kogarashi Monjirō (1972) Episode5,9 Amigasa Jūbei (1974-7) Episode9,10 Monkey (TV series) (1978) Episode15,16,25,26 Shūchakueki Series (1990-2022) Episode1-38
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Who was Kazuo Ikehiro?
Japanese writer and director
When was Kazuo Ikehiro born?
Kazuo Ikehiro was born on 25 October 1929 in Tokyo Prefecture.
When did Kazuo Ikehiro die?
Kazuo Ikehiro died on 15 October 2025 in Kawasaki.
What was Kazuo Ikehiro's occupation?
Kazuo Ikehiro was a director, film director, screenwriter, writer and child actor.
What was Kazuo Ikehiro known for?
Kazuo Ikehiro was known for Nemuri Kyōshirō, Onna Gokuakuchō and Zatoichi.
What nationality was Kazuo Ikehiro?
Kazuo Ikehiro was Japanese.
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