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Eiichi Kudō

Director, Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Born July 17, 1929Died September 23, 2000 (71 years)
Eiichi Kudo (工藤 栄一, Kudō Eiichi, 17 July 1929 – 23 September 2000) was a Japanese film director. He directed 30 films between 1956 and 1998. His 1982 film Yaju-deka was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. One of his most famous movies is the 1963 film 13 Assassins. This movie was remade in 2010 by Takashi Miike.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
  • Shadow Warriors
  • Zankuro

Known For

  • 13 Assassins
  • Eleven Samurai
  • The Great Killing
  • Castle of Owls
  • Yokohama BJ Blues
  • The Fort of Death
  • Shadow Warriors
  • Dangerous Trade in Kobe
  • Yaju-deka
  • Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
  • Gunro no keifu
  • Bloody Passion
  • Sangyô supai
  • Zankuro
  • Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
  • The Wild Reporter
  • Seishi Yokomizo
  • The Catch
  • Sure Death 3
  • Shadow Warriors
  • Hibari torimonocho: Kanzashi koban
  • Fûfu tabi nikki: Saraba rônin
  • Shinsengumi Keppuroku
  • Hanzo: The Razor

Eiichi Kudō Filmography

1998
Gunro no keifu · as Pachinko Player
1986
1985
Love Letter · as Man In Detention
1985
Fire Festival · as Driver
1983
The Catch · as Bar Owner

1958
The Wild Reporter · as Assistant Director
1958
Hibari torimonocho: Kanzashi koban · as Assistant Director

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