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Portrait of Kon Ichikawa

Kon Ichikawa

Bio: Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. His work displays a vast range in genre and style, from the anti-war films The Burmese Harp and Fires on the Plain, to the documentary Tokyo Olympiad, which won two BAFTA Film Awards, and the 19th-century revenge drama An Actor's Revenge

Born: Sat, Nov 20 1915

Birthplace: Mie, Japan

Death: Wed, Feb 13 2008

Kon Ichikawa is 92 years old

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Poster of Ten Nights of Dreams

Ten Nights of Dreams

Kon Ichikawa was 91 in Ten Nights of Dreams as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 2007

Poster of Enlightenment: A Second Night of Dreams

Enlightenment: A Second Night of Dreams

Kon Ichikawa was 91 in Enlightenment: A Second Night of Dreams as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

Poster of Murder of the Inugami Clan

Murder of the Inugami Clan

Kon Ichikawa was 91 in Murder of the Inugami Clan as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2006

Poster of Musume no kekkon

Musume no kekkon

Kon Ichikawa was 88 in Musume no kekkon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 2003

Poster of Kah-chan

Kon Ichikawa was 85 in Kah-chan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2001

Poster of Dora-heita

Kon Ichikawa was 84 in Dora-heita as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 13 2000

Poster of Shinsengumi

Kon Ichikawa was 84 in Shinsengumi as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 2000

Poster of The 8-Tomb Village

The 8-Tomb Village

Kon Ichikawa was 80 in The 8-Tomb Village as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1996

Poster of 47 Ronin

Kon Ichikawa was 78 in 47 Ronin as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994

Poster of Kogarashi Monjirō Returns

Kogarashi Monjirō Returns

Kon Ichikawa was 78 in Kogarashi Monjirō Returns as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1993

Poster of Fusa

Kon Ichikawa was 77 in Fusa as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1993

Poster of Noh Mask Murders

Noh Mask Murders

Kon Ichikawa was 75 in Noh Mask Murders as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Poster of Crane

Kon Ichikawa was 72 in Crane as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1988

Poster of Princess from the Moon

Princess from the Moon

Kon Ichikawa was 71 in Princess from the Moon as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1987

Poster of Actress

Kon Ichikawa was 71 in Actress as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1987

Poster of The Hall of the Crying Deer

The Hall of the Crying Deer

Kon Ichikawa was 70 in The Hall of the Crying Deer as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1986

Poster of The Adventures of Milo and Otis

The Adventures of Milo and Otis

Kon Ichikawa was 70 in The Adventures of Milo and Otis as 'Co-Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986

Poster of The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp

Kon Ichikawa was 69 in The Burmese Harp as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1985

Poster of Ohan

Kon Ichikawa was 68 in Ohan as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1984

Poster of The Makioka Sisters

The Makioka Sisters

Kon Ichikawa was 67 in The Makioka Sisters as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1983

Poster of Lonely Heart

Kon Ichikawa was 65 in Lonely Heart as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1981

Poster of Koto: The Ancient City

Koto: The Ancient City

Kon Ichikawa was 65 in Koto: The Ancient City as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1980

Poster of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

Kon Ichikawa was 63 in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1979

Poster of The House of Hanging

The House of Hanging

Kon Ichikawa was 63 in The House of Hanging as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1979

Poster of The Phoenix

Kon Ichikawa was 62 in The Phoenix as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1978

Poster of Queen Bee

Kon Ichikawa was 62 in Queen Bee as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1978

Poster of Island of Hell

Kon Ichikawa was 61 in Island of Hell as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1977

Poster of Lullaby to Kill

Lullaby to Kill

Kon Ichikawa was 61 in Lullaby to Kill as 'Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1977

Poster of The Inugami Family

The Inugami Family

Kon Ichikawa was 60 in The Inugami Family as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1976

Poster of Tsuma to onna no aida

Tsuma to onna no aida

Kon Ichikawa was 60 in Tsuma to onna no aida as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1976

Poster of I Am a Cat

Kon Ichikawa was 59 in I Am a Cat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1975

Poster of Visions of Eight

Visions of Eight

Kon Ichikawa was 57 in Visions of Eight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1973

Poster of The Wanderers

Kon Ichikawa was 57 in The Wanderers as 'Director, Producer's Assistant, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1973

Poster of To Love Again

Kon Ichikawa was 55 in To Love Again as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1971

Poster of Dodes'ka-den

Kon Ichikawa was 54 in Dodes'ka-den as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970

Poster of Japan and the Japanese

Japan and the Japanese

Kon Ichikawa was 54 in Japan and the Japanese as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1970

Poster of Kyoto

Kon Ichikawa was 53 in Kyoto as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Poster of Youth: The 50th National High School Baseball Tournament

Youth: The 50th National High School Baseball Tournament

Kon Ichikawa was 52 in Youth: The 50th National High School Baseball Tournament as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1968

Poster of Topo Gigio and the Missile War

Topo Gigio and the Missile War

Kon Ichikawa was 51 in Topo Gigio and the Missile War as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1967

Poster of Tokyo Olympiad

Kon Ichikawa was 49 in Tokyo Olympiad as 'Writer, Director, Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1965

Poster of The Money Dance

The Money Dance

Kon Ichikawa was 48 in The Money Dance as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1964

Poster of Alone Across the Pacific

Alone Across the Pacific

Kon Ichikawa was 47 in Alone Across the Pacific as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1963

Poster of An Actor's Revenge

An Actor's Revenge

Kon Ichikawa was 47 in An Actor's Revenge as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1963

Poster of Being Two Isn't Easy

Being Two Isn't Easy

Kon Ichikawa was 46 in Being Two Isn't Easy as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1962

Poster of The Broken Commandment

The Broken Commandment

Kon Ichikawa was 46 in The Broken Commandment as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1962

Poster of Ten Dark Women

Kon Ichikawa was 45 in Ten Dark Women as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1961

Poster of Her Brother

Kon Ichikawa was 44 in Her Brother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960

Poster of The Woman Who Touched Legs

The Woman Who Touched Legs

Kon Ichikawa was 44 in The Woman Who Touched Legs as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1960

Poster of Bonchi

Kon Ichikawa was 44 in Bonchi as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1960

Poster of A Woman's Testament

A Woman's Testament

Kon Ichikawa was 44 in A Woman's Testament as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1960

Poster of Fires on the Plain

Fires on the Plain

Kon Ichikawa was 43 in Fires on the Plain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1959

Poster of Odd Obsession

Kon Ichikawa was 43 in Odd Obsession as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1959

Poster of Goodbye, Hello

Kon Ichikawa was 43 in Goodbye, Hello as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1959

Poster of Conflagration

Kon Ichikawa was 42 in Conflagration as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1958

Poster of Hole in One

Kon Ichikawa was 41 in Hole in One as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1957

Poster of The Crowded Train

The Crowded Train

Kon Ichikawa was 41 in The Crowded Train as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1957

Poster of Bridge of Japan

Bridge of Japan

Kon Ichikawa was 40 in Bridge of Japan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1956

Poster of Punishment Room

Punishment Room

Kon Ichikawa was 40 in Punishment Room as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1956

Poster of The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp

Kon Ichikawa was 40 in The Burmese Harp as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1956

Poster of The Heart

Kon Ichikawa was 39 in The Heart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1955

Poster of Ghost Story of Youth

Ghost Story of Youth

Kon Ichikawa was 39 in Ghost Story of Youth as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955

Poster of A Billionaire

Kon Ichikawa was 39 in A Billionaire as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1954

Poster of The Lovers

Kon Ichikawa was 37 in The Lovers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953

Poster of Youth of Heiji Senigata

Youth of Heiji Senigata

Kon Ichikawa was 37 in Youth of Heiji Senigata as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1953

Poster of The Blue Revolution

The Blue Revolution

Kon Ichikawa was 37 in The Blue Revolution as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1953

Poster of Mr. Pu

Kon Ichikawa was 37 in Mr. Pu as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1953

Poster of This Way, That Way

This Way, That Way

Kon Ichikawa was 37 in This Way, That Way as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1952

Poster of The Woman Who Touched the Legs

The Woman Who Touched the Legs

Kon Ichikawa was 36 in The Woman Who Touched the Legs as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1952

Poster of Forbidden Path

Kon Ichikawa was 36 in Forbidden Path as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1952

Poster of Mr. Lucky

Kon Ichikawa was 36 in Mr. Lucky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1952

Poster of Wedding March

Kon Ichikawa was 36 in Wedding March as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1951

Poster of Bengawan Solo

Kon Ichikawa was 35 in Bengawan Solo as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1951

Poster of Stolen Love

Kon Ichikawa was 35 in Stolen Love as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1951

Poster of The Man Without a Nationality

The Man Without a Nationality

Kon Ichikawa was 35 in The Man Without a Nationality as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1951

Poster of Koibito

Kon Ichikawa was 35 in Koibito as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1951

Poster of Nightshade Flower

Nightshade Flower

Kon Ichikawa was 35 in Nightshade Flower as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1951

Poster of Pursuit At Dawn

Pursuit At Dawn

Kon Ichikawa was 34 in Pursuit At Dawn as 'Story, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950

Poster of Heat and Mud

Kon Ichikawa was 34 in Heat and Mud as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1950

Poster of Sanshiro of Ginza

Sanshiro of Ginza

Kon Ichikawa was 34 in Sanshiro of Ginza as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1950

Poster of Endless Passion

Endless Passion

Kon Ichikawa was 33 in Endless Passion as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1949

Poster of Ningen moyo

Kon Ichikawa was 33 in Ningen moyo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 1949

Poster of 365 Nights

Kon Ichikawa was 32 in 365 Nights as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1948

Poster of A Flower Blooms

A Flower Blooms

Kon Ichikawa was 32 in A Flower Blooms as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1948

Poster of A Thousand and One Nights with Toho

A Thousand and One Nights with Toho

Kon Ichikawa was 31 in A Thousand and One Nights with Toho as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1947

Poster of A Girl At Dojo Temple

A Girl At Dojo Temple

Kon Ichikawa was 30 in A Girl At Dojo Temple as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1946

Poster of World of Love

Kon Ichikawa was 27 in World of Love as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1943

Poster of Hyoroku's Dream Tale

Hyoroku's Dream Tale

Kon Ichikawa was 27 in Hyoroku's Dream Tale as 'Production Manager'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

Poster of Enoken's Bow-Wow General

Enoken's Bow-Wow General

Kon Ichikawa was 24 in Enoken's Bow-Wow General as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1940

Poster of Old Songs

Kon Ichikawa was 23 in Old Songs as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939

Poster of Fallen Blossoms

Fallen Blossoms

Kon Ichikawa was 22 in Fallen Blossoms as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1938

Poster of Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama

Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama

Kon Ichikawa was 20 in Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1936

Poster of Cowardly samurai squad

Cowardly samurai squad

Kon Ichikawa was 20 in Cowardly samurai squad as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1935

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of The Life of Bangaku

The Life of Bangaku

Kon Ichikawa was 86+ in The Life of Bangaku as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 2002

Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro

Kogarashi Monjiro

Kon Ichikawa was 56+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.

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