Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
January 15, 1957 (69 years old)
Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan
Also Known As
- Sogo Ishii
- 石井 聰互
- 石井 岳龍
- Sougo Ishii
- Gakuryuu Ishii
Gakuryu Ishii
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
Directing
That's It
Director
2015
Mirrored Mind
Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
2005
Dead End Run
Director, Editor, Idea, Writer, Story, Screenplay
2003
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
Director, Screenplay
2001
Electric Dragon 80000V
Writer, Director
2001
Labyrinth of Dreams
Director, Writer
1997
August in the Water
Director, Writer
1995
Angel Dust
Editor, Writer, Director
1994
The Crazy Family
Director, Screenplay
1984
Burst City
Director, Music Director, Screenplay, Editor
1982
Shuffle
Director, Screenplay
1981
Crazy Thunder Road
Director, Screenplay
1980