Gakuryu Ishii

Gakuryu Ishii (68)

1957-01-15 | Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

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.

On Movies

  • Instant Swamp
  • Humoresque
  • March Comes In Like a Lion
  • MOMENT

Series as Director

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