Kihachi Okamoto
Born: 1924-02-17
Birthplace: Yonago, Tottori, Japan
Biography
Kihachi Okamoto (岡本 喜八 Okamoto Kihachi) was a Japanese film director who worked in several different genres, most memorably in action genres such as jidaigeki and war films.
Known For
Shin Godzilla
Mother and Son
Procurer of Hell
The Battle of Okinawa
Japan's Longest Day
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The Sword of Doom
Floating Clouds
The Three Musketeers of Japan: Adieu, Tokyo!
East Meets West
Top Movie Credits
Shin Godzilla
Dr. Goro Maki (photograph)
Mother and Son
Assistant Director
Procurer of Hell
Director
The Battle of Okinawa
Director
Japan's Longest Day
Director
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
First Assistant Director
The Sword of Doom
Director
Floating Clouds
Assistant Director
East Meets West
Writer