Kazuo Ikehiro

Director

Born: October 25, 1929 (age 96)
From: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Kazuo Ikehiro got his start as an assistant working for directors like Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa. He always had a strong preference for working in jidai-geki and says that he only did a number of modern-day yakuza films because of studio demands. Ikehiro developed a gritty, unconventional style that made him an excellent match for Zatoichi and the antihero screen personae of Raizo…

Filmography (53)

Tulips in October (2022)
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Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age (2021)
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Koya no Shomei (2019)
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Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family (2017)
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Murder Credit - Final Destination Series (2016)
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Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors (2016)
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Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill (2015)
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Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station (2008)
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Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment (2001)
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Castle of Sand (1991)
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The Mysterious Lightning Beauty (1990)
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The Beauty with the Enchanting Melody (1986)
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Make-Up (1984)
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Satsujin Kou Oku no Hosomichi
Satsujin Kou Oku no Hosomichi (1983)
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Goyou Sen Enjou (1982)
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Lowly Ronin (1981)
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Slaughter in the Snow (1973)
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The Fearless Avenger (1972)
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The Trail of Blood (1972)
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Kataashi no ēsu (1971)
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Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life (1970)
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Live My Share, Mother
Live My Share, Mother (1970)
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Naked Ambition (1970)
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay (1969)
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Prison Break (1969)
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Broken Swords (1969)
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie (1969)
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Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint (1968)
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The Daring Nun (1968)
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Lone Wolf Isazo (1968)
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