Eiichi Kudō

Director, Actor, Writer

July 17, 1929 — 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 Monogatari
    Zatoichi Monogatari4 seasons
  • Shadow Warriors
    Shadow Warriors1 season
  • Gokenin Zankuro
    Gokenin Zankuro2 seasons

Known For

  • 13 Assassins
    13 Assassins1963
  • Eleven Samurai
    Eleven Samurai1967
  • The Great Killing
    The Great Killing1964
  • Castle of Owls
    Castle of Owls1963
  • Yokohama BJ Blues
    Yokohama BJ Blues1981
  • The Fort of Death
    The Fort of Death1969
  • Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo
    Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo1980
  • Dangerous Trade in Kobe
    Dangerous Trade in Kobe1973
  • The Dropout
    The Dropout1982
  • Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
    Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity1979
  • Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface
    Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface1998
  • Passion
    Passion1992
  • Industrial Spy
    Industrial Spy1968
  • Gokenin Zankuro
    Gokenin Zankuro5 seasons
  • Zatoichi Monogatari
    Zatoichi Monogatari4 seasons
  • Roughneck From Asama
    Roughneck From Asama1958
  • Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada
    Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada1 season
  • The Catch
    The Catch1983
  • Sure Death! 3
    Sure Death! 31986
  • Shadow Warriors
    Shadow Warriors5 seasons

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