Gakuryu Ishii
Born: 1957-01-15
Birthplace: Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan
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
Bitter Honey
Burst City
Labyrinth of Dreams
The Crazy Family
Punk Samurai Slash Down
August in the Water
Panic in High School
The Box Man
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
That's It
Top Movie Credits
Bitter Honey
Director
Burst City
Editor
Labyrinth of Dreams
Writer
The Crazy Family
Screenplay
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Director
August in the Water
Writer
Panic in High School
Story
The Box Man
Director
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
Director
That's It
Director