Yoshiyuki Kuroda
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 4, 1928 in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- January 22, 2015
- Active Years
- 1956–1999 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Yoshiyuki Kuroda was a Japanese filmmaker and special effects director born on March 4, 1928, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Throughout his career, he was responsible for numerous Japanese science-fiction films and television shows. His professional credits include work as both a director and an assistant director. Among his known projects are the television series Mirrorman, released in 1971, as well as the films Tabiwa Oiroke from 1961 and Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell from 1974. Kuroda held 33 known credits during his career. He passed away on January 22, 2015, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Yoshiyuki Kuroda was a Japanese filmmaker and special effects director who contributed to numerous science-fiction films and television programs. Born on March 4, 1928, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, he maintained a career that included work as both a director and an assistant director. Over the course of his professional life, he was credited with 33 known projects.
His directorial work spanned a variety of genres and formats. Among his notable credits are the 1971 television series Mirrorman, the 1961 film Tabiwa Oiroke, and the 1974 production Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell. Kuroda remained active in the Japanese film and television industry until his death on January 22, 2015, at the age of 86.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Zankyo (1999) Writer
- When We See Again (1996) Director
- Goblin & "Yuki-Usagi" (Snow-Hare) (1995) Screenplay
- A Legend of Turmoil (1992) Screenplay
- Masked Blade (1983) Director
- The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado (1983) Director
- Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head (1983) Director
- The Shogun's Vault III (1983) Director
- The Shogun's Vault II (1982) Director
- Evil Spirit Princess Sakurako (1982) Director
- Samurai of Hachiman (1981) Director
- Samurai of Hachiman (1981) Screenplay
- Shadow Warriors (1980) Director
- Tokugawa no Onnatachi (1980) Director
- Monkey (1978) Director
- Zatoichi Monogatari (1974) Director
- Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974) Director
- Jumborg Ace (1973) Director
- Mute Samurai (1973) Director
- Kaihei shi-gō seito (1971) Director
- The Invisible Swordsman (1970) Director
- Ā dokushin (1970) Director
- Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (1969) Director
- Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968) Director
- Wrath of Daimajin (1966) Special Effects
- Daimajin (1966) Special Effects Supervisor
- Return of Giant Majin (1966) Special Effects
- New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel (1965) Director
- Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing (1964) Assistant Director
- Buddha (1961) Assistant Director
- Tabiwa Oiroke (1961) Director
- Oniisan to oneesan (1961) Director
- Yûrei koban (1960) Assistant Director
- Fighting Birds (1956) Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoshiyuki Kuroda best known for?
Yoshiyuki Kuroda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death in Venice (1971), Monkey (1978), Zatoichi Monogatari (1974), Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974).
When and where was Yoshiyuki Kuroda born?
Yoshiyuki Kuroda was born on March 4, 1928 in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on January 22, 2015.
How many credits does Yoshiyuki Kuroda have?
Yoshiyuki Kuroda has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1999.
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Yoshiyuki Kuroda was a Japanese filmmaker and special effects director born on March 4, 1928, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Throughout his career, he was responsible for numerous Japanese science-fiction films and television shows. His professional credits include work as both a director and an assistant direc...
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