Portrait of Kazuo Ikehiro

Kazuo Ikehiro

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Oct 25 1929
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Kazuo Ikehiro is 94 years old
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Poster of "Tulips in October"
"Tulips in October"
Kazuo Ikehiro was
93 in "Tulips in October"
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of 森村誠一ミステリースペシャル 終着駅シリーズ37 停年のない殺意
森村誠一ミステリースペシャル 終着駅シリーズ37 停年のない殺意
Kazuo Ikehiro was
91 in 森村誠一ミステリースペシャル 終着駅シリーズ37 停年のない殺意
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Kazuo Ikehiro was
87 in Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 07 2017
Poster of Murder Credit - Final Destination Series
Murder Credit - Final Destination Series
Kazuo Ikehiro was
86 in Murder Credit - Final Destination Series
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 25 2016
Poster of Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
Kazuo Ikehiro was
86 in Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 09 2016
Poster of Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill
Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill
Kazuo Ikehiro was
85 in Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 26 2015
Poster of Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
Kazuo Ikehiro was
79 in Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 20 2008
Poster of Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
Kazuo Ikehiro was
71 in Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 2001
Poster of Castle of Sand
Castle of Sand
Kazuo Ikehiro was
61 in Castle of Sand
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Make-Up
Make-Up
Kazuo Ikehiro was
54 in Make-Up
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of Goyou Sen Enjou
Goyou Sen Enjou
Kazuo Ikehiro was
52 in Goyou Sen Enjou
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Lowly Ronin
Lowly Ronin
Kazuo Ikehiro was
52 in Lowly Ronin
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of Slaughter in the Snow
Slaughter in the Snow
Kazuo Ikehiro was
43 in Slaughter in the Snow
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jun 08 1973
Poster of The Fearless Avenger
The Fearless Avenger
Kazuo Ikehiro was
42 in The Fearless Avenger
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Oct 10 1972
Poster of The Trail of Blood
The Trail of Blood
Kazuo Ikehiro was
42 in The Trail of Blood
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 10 1972
Poster of 片足のエース
片足のエース
Kazuo Ikehiro was
41 in 片足のエース
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 02 1971
Poster of Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life
Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life
Kazuo Ikehiro was
41 in Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 14 1970
Poster of Live My Share, Mother
Live My Share, Mother
Kazuo Ikehiro was
40 in Live My Share, Mother
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Naked Ambition
Naked Ambition
Kazuo Ikehiro was
40 in Naked Ambition
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Poster of Sleepy Eyes Of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay
Sleepy Eyes Of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay
Kazuo Ikehiro was
40 in Sleepy Eyes Of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Kazuo Ikehiro was
39 in Prison Break
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 30 1969
Poster of Broken Swords
Broken Swords
Kazuo Ikehiro was
39 in Broken Swords
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 30 1969
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie
Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie
Kazuo Ikehiro was
39 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 11 1969
Poster of Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint
Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint
Kazuo Ikehiro was
39 in Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of The Daring Nun
The Daring Nun
Kazuo Ikehiro was
38 in The Daring Nun
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 05 1968
Poster of Lone Wolf Isazo
Lone Wolf Isazo
Kazuo Ikehiro was
38 in Lone Wolf Isazo
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of Young Boss: Leader's Flesh
Young Boss: Leader's Flesh
Kazuo Ikehiro was
38 in Young Boss: Leader's Flesh
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 30 1967
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Kazuo Ikehiro was
37 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 15 1967
Poster of Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies
Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies
Kazuo Ikehiro was
37 in Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 10 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Kazuo Ikehiro was
36 in Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 12 1966
Poster of Wild Geese
Wild Geese
Kazuo Ikehiro was
36 in Wild Geese
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 21 1966
Poster of The Thieves' Who's Who
The Thieves' Who's Who
Kazuo Ikehiro was
36 in The Thieves' Who's Who
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 26 1966
Poster of Young Boss: Invitation to Fight
Young Boss: Invitation to Fight
Kazuo Ikehiro was
36 in Young Boss: Invitation to Fight
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Young Boss: Prison Release
Young Boss: Prison Release
Kazuo Ikehiro was
35 in Young Boss: Prison Release
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 14 1965
Poster of Young Boss
Young Boss
Kazuo Ikehiro was
35 in Young Boss
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 13 1965
Poster of Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
Kazuo Ikehiro was
35 in Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 30 1964
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Kazuo Ikehiro was
34 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
Kazuo Ikehiro was
34 in Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 11 1964
Poster of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Kazuo Ikehiro was
34 in Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 14 1964
Poster of Rabble Tactics
Rabble Tactics
Kazuo Ikehiro was
33 in Rabble Tactics
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Cut the Shadow
Cut the Shadow
Kazuo Ikehiro was
33 in Cut the Shadow
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Hell's Assassin
Hell's Assassin
Kazuo Ikehiro was
33 in Hell's Assassin
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 03 1962
Poster of Seven Miles to Nakayama
Seven Miles to Nakayama
Kazuo Ikehiro was
32 in Seven Miles to Nakayama
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 27 1962
Poster of Flowers of Chivalry
Flowers of Chivalry
Kazuo Ikehiro was
32 in Flowers of Chivalry
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 27 1961
Poster of The Phantom Samurai
The Phantom Samurai
Kazuo Ikehiro was
32 in The Phantom Samurai
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 19 1961
Poster of The Gambler's Code
The Gambler's Code
Kazuo Ikehiro was
31 in The Gambler's Code
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Bara daimyo
Bara daimyo
Kazuo Ikehiro was
31 in Bara daimyo
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 07 1960
Poster of Bonchi
Bonchi
Kazuo Ikehiro was
30 in Bonchi
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Apr 14 1960
Poster of Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
Kazuo Ikehiro was
26 in Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Aug 14 1956

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi
Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi
Kazuo Ikehiro was
67+ in Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of 黄金の犬
黄金の犬
Kazuo Ikehiro was
50+ in 黄金の犬
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 30 1980
Poster of Monkey
Monkey
Kazuo Ikehiro was
48+ in Monkey
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro
Kogarashi Monjiro
Kazuo Ikehiro was
42+ in Kogarashi Monjiro
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972