Actor

Gakuryu Ishii

1981–presentb. 1957DramaDocumentaryComedyMusic

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 35 films ↗Also wrote 22 screenplays ↗

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Filmography

2023Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle 2020The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City 2015Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague 2009Instant SwampShop Costumer / Nail Buyer6.9 2006What's a Director?2006Humoresque 1991March Comes In Like a LionRamen Deliveryman6.5 1984

About

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.

As Director

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2001Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle 1982Norikoto-Toriaezu no Taiwa No. 1 1979Run 1989Private 8mm Film Live Diary 81-86 2001Electric Dragon 80000V 1982Burst City

As Screenwriter

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2001Electric Dragon 80000V 2004Jeonju Digital Project 2004 1994Angel Dust 2005Mirrored Mind 1978Panic in High School 2001Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle

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