Gakuryu Ishii
Filmography

Gakuryu Ishii

DirectorBorn Jan 15, 1957Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan49 titles

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.

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August in the Water
August in the Water
1995 · 7.2
Director, Writer
Burst City
Burst City
1982 · 6.4
Director, Music Director
The Crazy Family
The Crazy Family
1984 · 7.1
Director, Screenplay
Labyrinth of Dreams
Labyrinth of Dreams
1997 · 7.0
Director, Writer
Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp
2009 · 6.7
Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
Angel Dust
Angel Dust
1994 · 6.7
Editor, Writer
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Punk Samurai Slash Down
2018 · 5.8
Director
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
2001 · 6.8
Director, Screenplay
The Box Man
The Box Man
2024 · 6.8
Writer, Director
Electric Dragon 80000V
Electric Dragon 80000V
2001 · 6.9
Writer, Director