Gakuryu Ishii
Biography
Gakuryu Ishii is a Japanese filmmaker known for directing. Born on January 15, 1957, in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan, he is also known by the name Sogo Ishii. His known credits total 52. He is recognized for his stylistic punk films that helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. Additionally, a number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited his films as an influence.
Career overview
Gakuryu Ishii is a Japanese filmmaker who is known for directing. Born on January 15, 1957, in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan, Ishii has accumulated fifty-two known credits in the industry. He has also been known by the name Sogo Ishii.
Ishii is recognized for his stylistic punk films that helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. His work has left a notable mark on the film industry, with a number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, citing his movies as an influence.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- The Box Man (2024) Writer
- The Box Man (2024) Director
- Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle (2023)
- Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle (2023) Director
- Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle (2023) Writer
- Almost People (2023) Director
- The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City (2020)
- Future Imaginations (2019) Producer
- Punk Samurai Slash Down (2018) Director
- Bitter Honey (2016) Editor
- Bitter Honey (2016) Director
- That's It (2015) Director
- Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague (2015)
- Neo Ultra Q (2013) Director
- Flower of Shanidar (2013) Director
- Flower of Shanidar (2013) Editor
- Flower of Shanidar (2013) Screenplay
- Isn't Anyone Alive? (2012) Director
- Isn't Anyone Alive? (2012) Editor
- 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero (2011) Director
- Instant Swamp (2009) as Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
- What's a Director? (2006)
- Your Order! The History of the Stalin (2006) Director
- Humoresque (2006)
- Mirrored Mind (2005) Director
- Mirrored Mind (2005) Writer
- Mirrored Mind (2005) Producer
- Mirrored Mind (2005) Director of Photography
- A Day of the GOD Island (2005) Director
- A Day of the GOD Island (2005) Screenplay
- A Day of the GOD Island (2005) Director of Photography
- A Day of the GOD Island (2005) Editor
- A Day of the GOD Island (2005) Producer
- Jeonju Digital Project 2004 (2004) Writer
- Jeonju Digital Project 2004 (2004) Director of Photography
- Jeonju Digital Project 2004 (2004) Director
- Dead End Run (2003) Director
- Dead End Run (2003) Editor
- Dead End Run (2003) Idea
- Dead End Run (2003) Writer
- Dead End Run (2003) Story
- Dead End Run (2003) Screenplay
- The Private Detective Mike (2002) Director
- Electric Dragon 80000V (2001) Director
- Electric Dragon 80000V (2001) Writer
- Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle (2001) Director
- Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle (2001) Screenplay
- Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle (2001) Original Concept
- Skirt (2001) Director
- Skirt (2001) Editor
- Skirt (2001) Story
- Labyrinth of Dreams (1997) Director
- Labyrinth of Dreams (1997) Writer
- Lonely Planet (1996) Executive Producer
- Lonely Planet (1996) Editor
- August in the Water (1995) Director
- August in the Water (1995) Writer
- Angel Dust (1994) Director
- Angel Dust (1994) Writer
- Angel Dust (1994) Editor
- Tokyo Blood (1993) Director
- Tokyo Blood (1993) Screenplay
- Wild Side (1993) General Manager
- Korosiya Ami (1993) General Manager
- Kitakoto no aru hajimete no michi (1993) General Manager
- March Comes In Like a Lion (1991) as Ramen Deliveryman
- The Master of Shiatsu (1989) Director
- Private 8mm Film Live Diary 81-86 (1989) Director
- 1/2 Man (1986) Director
- 1/2 Man (1986) Screenplay
- The Crazy Family (1984) Director
- The Crazy Family (1984) Screenplay
- Never Mind a Little Rain (1984) as Himself
- Asia Strikes Back (1983) Director
- Asia Strikes Back (1983) Producer
- Burst City (1982) Director
- Burst City (1982) Music Director
- Burst City (1982) Screenplay
- Burst City (1982) Editor
- Norikoto-Toriaezu no Taiwa No. 1 (1982) Director
- Shuffle (1981) Director
- Shuffle (1981) Screenplay
- MOMENT (1981)
- Crazy Thunder Road (1980) Director
- Crazy Thunder Road (1980) Screenplay
- Tokyo Cabbageman K (1980) Director of Photography
- Rusty Empty Can (1979) Director of Photography
- Rusty Empty Can (1979) Editor
- Run (1979) Director
- Run (1979) Producer
- Kami no ochite kita hi (1979) Action Director
- Panic in High School (1978) Director
- Panic in High School (1978) Story
- Charge! Hooligans of Hakata (1978) Director
- Charge! Hooligans of Hakata (1978) Screenplay
- Solitude of One Divided by 880,000 (1977) Director
- Panic High School (1976) Director
- Panic High School (1976) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gakuryu Ishii best known for?
Gakuryu Ishii is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Isn't Anyone Alive? (2012), Isn't Anyone Alive? (2012), Lord of Lords Ryu Knight (1994), Lord of Lords Ryu Knight (1994).
When and where was Gakuryu Ishii born?
Gakuryu Ishii was born on January 15, 1957 in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Gakuryu Ishii have?
Gakuryu Ishii has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2024.
What is Gakuryu Ishii's background in cinema and television?
Gakuryu Ishii is a Japanese filmmaker known for directing. Born on January 15, 1957, in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan, he is also known by the name Sogo Ishii. His known credits total 52. He is recognized for his stylistic punk films that helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. Additionally, a number of contemporary fil...
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