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 95 years old
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Poster of Tulips in October
Tulips in October
Kazuo Ikehiro was 93 in Tulips in October as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age
Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age
Kazuo Ikehiro was 91 in Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Koya no Shomei
Koya no Shomei
Kazuo Ikehiro was 89 in Koya no Shomei as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 2019
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 2001
Poster of Castle of Sand
Castle of Sand
Kazuo Ikehiro was 61 in Castle of Sand as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Make-Up
Make-Up
Kazuo Ikehiro was 54 in Make-Up as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of Goyou Sen Enjou
Goyou Sen Enjou
Kazuo Ikehiro was 52 in Goyou Sen Enjou as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Lowly Ronin
Lowly Ronin
Kazuo Ikehiro was 52 in Lowly Ronin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1973
Poster of The Fearless Avenger
The Fearless Avenger
Kazuo Ikehiro was 42 in The Fearless Avenger as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1972
Poster of Kataashi no ēsu
Kataashi no ēsu
Kazuo Ikehiro was 41 in Kataashi no ēsu as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Naked Ambition
Naked Ambition
Kazuo Ikehiro was 40 in Naked Ambition as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Kazuo Ikehiro was 39 in Prison Break as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1969
Poster of Broken Swords
Broken Swords
Kazuo Ikehiro was 39 in Broken Swords as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of The Daring Nun
The Daring Nun
Kazuo Ikehiro was 38 in The Daring Nun as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1968
Poster of Lone Wolf Isazo
Lone Wolf Isazo
Kazuo Ikehiro was 38 in Lone Wolf Isazo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Kazuo Ikehiro was 36 in Zatoichi's Pilgrimage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1966
Poster of Wild Geese
Wild Geese
Kazuo Ikehiro was 36 in Wild Geese as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1965
Poster of Young Boss
Young Boss
Kazuo Ikehiro was 35 in Young Boss as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1964
Poster of Rabble Tactics
Rabble Tactics
Kazuo Ikehiro was 33 in Rabble Tactics as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Cut the Shadow
Cut the Shadow
Kazuo Ikehiro was 33 in Cut the Shadow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Hell's Assassin
Hell's Assassin
Kazuo Ikehiro was 33 in Hell's Assassin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1962
Poster of Flowers of Chivalry
Flowers of Chivalry
Kazuo Ikehiro was 32 in Flowers of Chivalry as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1961
Poster of The Phantom Samurai
The Phantom Samurai
Kazuo Ikehiro was 32 in The Phantom Samurai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Bara daimyo
Bara daimyo
Kazuo Ikehiro was 31 in Bara daimyo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1960
Poster of Bonchi
Bonchi
Kazuo Ikehiro was 30 in Bonchi as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1956

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 30 1980
Poster of Monkey
Monkey
Kazuo Ikehiro was 48+ in Monkey as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro
Kogarashi Monjiro
Kazuo Ikehiro was 42+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972