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

Samurai Assassin

The Battle of Okinawa

Japan's Longest Day

The Sword of Doom

Floating Clouds

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Coo of the Far Seas

Big Shots Die at Dawn

Boy's Choir

Top Movie Credits

Shin Godzilla Dr. Goro Maki (photograph)

Samurai Assassin Director

The Battle of Okinawa Director

Japan's Longest Day Director

The Sword of Doom Director

Floating Clouds Assistant Director

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman First Assistant Director

Coo of the Far Seas Screenplay

Big Shots Die at Dawn Director

Boy's Choir School Head