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Kenji Misumi

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kenji Misumi (三隅研次 Misumi Kenji) (2 March 1921, Kyoto, Japan - 24 September 1975) was a notable Japanese film director. He created films such as Lone Wolf and Cub and the initial film in the long-running Zatoichi (座頭市, Zatōichi) series

Born: Wed, Mar 02 1921

Birthplace: Kyoto, Japan

Death: Wed, Sep 24 1975

Kenji Misumi is 54 years old

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Poster of Shogun Assassin

Shogun Assassin

Kenji Misumi would have been no older than 54 in Shogun Assassin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1980

Poster of The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai

Kenji Misumi was 53 in The Last Samurai as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1974

Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons

Kenji Misumi was 52 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1973

Poster of Internal Sleuth

Internal Sleuth

Kenji Misumi was 52 in Internal Sleuth as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1973

Poster of Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Kenji Misumi was 51 in Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1972

Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

Kenji Misumi was 51 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972

Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx

Kenji Misumi was 51 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1972

Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Kenji Misumi was 50 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972

Poster of The Gift of the Fox

The Gift of the Fox

Kenji Misumi was 50 in The Gift of the Fox as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1971

Poster of The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule

The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule

Kenji Misumi was 49 in The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1971

Poster of Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival

Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival

Kenji Misumi was 49 in Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970

Poster of The Angry Sword

The Angry Sword

Kenji Misumi was 49 in The Angry Sword as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1970

Poster of The Magoichi Saga

The Magoichi Saga

Kenji Misumi was 48 in The Magoichi Saga as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1969

Poster of Devil's Temple

Kenji Misumi was 48 in Devil's Temple as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1969

Poster of Samaritan Zatoichi

Samaritan Zatoichi

Kenji Misumi was 47 in Samaritan Zatoichi as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1968

Poster of The Funeral Racket

The Funeral Racket

Kenji Misumi was 47 in The Funeral Racket as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968

Poster of The Two Bodyguards

The Two Bodyguards

Kenji Misumi was 47 in The Two Bodyguards as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1968

Poster of Zatoichi Challenged

Zatoichi Challenged

Kenji Misumi was 46 in Zatoichi Challenged as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1967

Poster of The Homely Sister

The Homely Sister

Kenji Misumi was 46 in The Homely Sister as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1967

Poster of The Sisters and I

The Sisters and I

Kenji Misumi was 46 in The Sisters and I as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1967

Poster of Shroud of Snow

Kenji Misumi was 45 in Shroud of Snow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1967

Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy

Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy

Kenji Misumi was 45 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1966

Poster of Return of Giant Majin

Return of Giant Majin

Kenji Misumi was 45 in Return of Giant Majin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1966

Poster of Dynamite Doctor

Dynamite Doctor

Kenji Misumi was 45 in Dynamite Doctor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1966

Poster of The Virgin Witness

The Virgin Witness

Kenji Misumi was 44 in The Virgin Witness as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1966

Poster of Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Kenji Misumi was 44 in Zatoichi and the Chess Expert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1965

Poster of Sword Devil

Kenji Misumi was 44 in Sword Devil as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1965

Poster of Life of Matsu the Untamed

Life of Matsu the Untamed

Kenji Misumi was 44 in Life of Matsu the Untamed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965

Poster of Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi

Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi

Kenji Misumi was 44 in Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965

Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire

Kenji Misumi was 43 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1965

Poster of Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Kenji Misumi was 43 in Fight, Zatoichi, Fight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1964

Poster of On the Road Forever

On the Road Forever

Kenji Misumi was 43 in On the Road Forever as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1964

Poster of Ken

Kenji Misumi was 43 in Ken as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1964

Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure

Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure

Kenji Misumi was 42 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1964

Poster of Ōkuma Shigenobu the great

Ōkuma Shigenobu the great

Kenji Misumi was 42 in Ōkuma Shigenobu the great as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1963

Poster of Maiko and the Assassin

Maiko and the Assassin

Kenji Misumi was 42 in Maiko and the Assassin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1963

Poster of The Third Will

Kenji Misumi was 42 in The Third Will as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1963

Poster of Shinsengumi Chronicles

Shinsengumi Chronicles

Kenji Misumi was 41 in Shinsengumi Chronicles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1963

Poster of The Demon of Sendai's Castle

The Demon of Sendai's Castle

Kenji Misumi was 41 in The Demon of Sendai's Castle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962

Poster of Destiny's Son

Kenji Misumi was 41 in Destiny's Son as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1962

Poster of The Tale of Zatoichi

The Tale of Zatoichi

Kenji Misumi was 41 in The Tale of Zatoichi as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1962

Poster of Her Hidden Past

Her Hidden Past

Kenji Misumi was 40 in Her Hidden Past as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1962

Poster of The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark

The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark

Kenji Misumi was 40 in The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1961

Poster of Buddha

Kenji Misumi was 40 in Buddha as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1961

Poster of Satan's Sword: The Dragon God

Satan's Sword: The Dragon God

Kenji Misumi was 39 in Satan's Sword: The Dragon God as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1960

Poster of Satan's Sword

Kenji Misumi was 39 in Satan's Sword as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1960

Poster of What Price Love?

What Price Love?

Kenji Misumi was 39 in What Price Love? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1960

Poster of Patterns of Love

Patterns of Love

Kenji Misumi was 39 in Patterns of Love as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1960

Poster of Princess Sen in Edo

Princess Sen in Edo

Kenji Misumi was 38 in Princess Sen in Edo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1960

Poster of The Lord Pretends

The Lord Pretends

Kenji Misumi was 38 in The Lord Pretends as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1959

Poster of The Ghost of Yotsuya

The Ghost of Yotsuya

Kenji Misumi was 38 in The Ghost of Yotsuya as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959

Poster of A Thousand Flying Cranes

A Thousand Flying Cranes

Kenji Misumi was 38 in A Thousand Flying Cranes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1959

Poster of Gambler and the Princess

Gambler and the Princess

Kenji Misumi was 37 in Gambler and the Princess as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959

Poster of Travels of Lord Mito

Travels of Lord Mito

Kenji Misumi was 37 in Travels of Lord Mito as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1958

Poster of Obsessive Snake

Obsessive Snake

Kenji Misumi was 37 in Obsessive Snake as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1958

Poster of The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

Kenji Misumi was 37 in The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1958

Poster of Freelance Samurai

Freelance Samurai

Kenji Misumi was 36 in Freelance Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1957

Poster of Gonpachi

Kenji Misumi was 35 in Gonpachi as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1956

Poster of The Fiery Magistrate

The Fiery Magistrate

Kenji Misumi was 35 in The Fiery Magistrate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1956

Poster of Flowery Brothers

Flowery Brothers

Kenji Misumi was 35 in Flowery Brothers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1956

Poster of Asataro the Crow

Asataro the Crow

Kenji Misumi was 35 in Asataro the Crow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1956

Poster of Sazen Tange: The Monkey Pot

Sazen Tange: The Monkey Pot

Kenji Misumi was 33 in Sazen Tange: The Monkey Pot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1954

Poster of The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

Kenji Misumi was 30 in The Tale of Genji as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1951

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Priest of Darkness

Priest of Darkness

Kenji Misumi would have been no older than 54 in Priest of Darkness as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975

Poster of Bounty Hunter

Kenji Misumi was 54+ in Bounty Hunter as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 1975

Poster of Zatoichi monogatari

Zatoichi monogatari

Kenji Misumi was 53+ in Zatoichi monogatari as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974

Poster of Mute Samurai

Kenji Misumi was 52+ in Mute Samurai as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973

Poster of Professional Killers

Professional Killers

Kenji Misumi was 51+ in Professional Killers as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1972

Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro

Kogarashi Monjiro

Kenji Misumi was 50+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972