Tulips in October
2022 · 6.0/10
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Kazuo Ikehiro
Director · born 25 October 1929 · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Kazuo Ikehiro got his start as an assistant working for directors like Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa. He always had a strong preference for working in jidai-geki and says that he only did a number of modern-day yakuza films because of studio demands. Ikehiro developed a gritty, unconventional style that made him an excellent match for Zatoichi and the antihero screen personae of Raizo Ichikawa.
Possibly his greatest achievement came with Raizo, when he played an instrumental part in the Nemuri Kyoshiro series. The first three movies had been fairly straightforward chambara adventures, but with 1964's Sword of Seduction, Ikehiro steered the series into the surreal and stylistically outrageous extremes that made the Son of the Black Mass so legendary.
Where to start: Tulips in October (2022).
As director 54
Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age
2021
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Koya no Shomei
2019
NewDetective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
2017
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Murder Credit - Final Destination Series
2016 · 7.0/10
NewDetective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
2016
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Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill
2015 · 1.0/10
NewDetective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
2008 · 6.0/10
NewDestination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
2001
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Castle of Sand
1991
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The Mysterious Lightning Beauty
1990
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The Beauty with the Enchanting Melody
1986
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Make-Up
1984 · 10.0/10
NewSatsujin Kou Oku no Hosomichi
Satsujin Kou Oku no Hosomichi
1983
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Goyou Sen Enjou
1982
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Lowly Ronin
1981 · 8.0/10
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Slaughter in the Snow
1973 · 6.7/10
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The Fearless Avenger
1972 · 7.1/10
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The Trail of Blood
1972 · 6.7/10
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Kataashi no ēsu
1971
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Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life
1970 · 9.0/10
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Live My Share, Mother
1970 · 7.0/10
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Naked Ambition
1970 · 7.7/10
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay
1969 · 5.1/10
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Prison Break
1969 · 7.0/10
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Broken Swords
1969 · 8.0/10
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie
1969 · 5.0/10
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Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint
1968 · 6.0/10
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The Daring Nun
1968 · 8.0/10
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Lone Wolf Isazo
1968 · 6.8/10
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Young Boss: Leader's Flesh
1967 · 9.0/10
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Escape Man
1967
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
1967 · 6.1/10
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Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies
1966 · 6.2/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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Wild Geese
1966 · 6.7/10
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The Thieves' Who's Who
1966 · 8.5/10
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Young Boss: Invitation to Fight
1966
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Young Boss: Prison Release
1965 · 4.8/10
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Young Boss
1965 · 7.5/10
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Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
1964 · 6.5/10
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
1964 · 5.8/10
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
1964 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Rabble Tactics
1963 · 9.5/10
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Cut the Shadow
1963 · 8.0/10
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Hell's Assassin
1962
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Seven Miles to Nakayama
1962 · 7.0/10
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Flowers of Chivalry
1961 · 10.0/10
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The Phantom Samurai
1961 · 10.0/10
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Kodachi o tsukau onna
1961
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The Gambler's Code
1961 · 7.2/10
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Tenka ayatsuri-gumi
1961 · 9.0/10
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Bara daimyo
1960
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Kazuo Ikehiro movie?
By viewer score, Tulips in October (2022) at 6.0/10.
What are Kazuo Ikehiro’s most popular movies?
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage.
How many movies has Kazuo Ikehiro made?
54 films on TMDB, 54 as director.