Portrait of Teruo Ishii

Teruo Ishii

Bio: Teruo Ishii was a Japanese film director best known in the West for his early films in the Super Giant series, and for his films in the Ero guro subgenre of pinku eiga such as Shogun's Joy of Torture. He also directed the 1965 film, Abashiri Prison, which helped to make Ken Takakura a major star in Japan
Born: Tue, Jan 01 1924
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Fri, Aug 12 2005
Teruo Ishii is 81 years old
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Poster of Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer
Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer
Teruo Ishii was
77 in Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 24 2001
Poster of Japanese Hell
Japanese Hell
Teruo Ishii was
75 in Japanese Hell
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 20 1999
Poster of Screwed
Screwed
Teruo Ishii was
74 in Screwed
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 17 1998
Poster of Villain Field
Villain Field
Teruo Ishii was
71 in Villain Field
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Mon, May 29 1995
Poster of Gensen-Kan Inn
Gensen-Kan Inn
Teruo Ishii was
69 in Gensen-Kan Inn
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 24 1993
Poster of The Hitman Blood Smells Like Roses
The Hitman Blood Smells Like Roses
Teruo Ishii was
67 in The Hitman Blood Smells Like Roses
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jun 14 1991
Poster of The Legend of Kentauros
The Legend of Kentauros
Teruo Ishii was
63 in The Legend of Kentauros
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of Violent Fighters
Violent Fighters
Teruo Ishii was
55 in Violent Fighters
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
Teruo Ishii was
53 in Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 17 1977
Poster of The Runaway Season
The Runaway Season
Teruo Ishii was
52 in The Runaway Season
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 01 1976
Poster of Hobo General
Hobo General
Teruo Ishii was
52 in Hobo General
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Apr 24 1976
Poster of Detonation! Violent Games
Detonation! Violent Games
Teruo Ishii was
52 in Detonation! Violent Games
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 15 1976
Poster of 300 Million Thief Immune to Charges Begins
300 Million Thief Immune to Charges Begins
Teruo Ishii was
51 in 300 Million Thief Immune to Charges Begins
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 22 1975
Poster of Detonation: Violent Riders
Detonation: Violent Riders
Teruo Ishii was
51 in Detonation: Violent Riders
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Sep 20 1975
Poster of Great Jailbreak
Great Jailbreak
Teruo Ishii was
51 in Great Jailbreak
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
Teruo Ishii was
50 in The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 28 1974
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Teruo Ishii was
50 in The Executioner
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 10 1974
Poster of Military Comfort Woman
Military Comfort Woman
Teruo Ishii was
50 in Military Comfort Woman
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Jul 17 1974
Poster of Yokosuka Navy Prison
Yokosuka Navy Prison
Teruo Ishii was
49 in Yokosuka Navy Prison
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 17 1973
Poster of Yakuza of the Present
Yakuza of the Present
Teruo Ishii was
49 in Yakuza of the Present
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of Female Yakuza Tale
Female Yakuza Tale
Teruo Ishii was
49 in Female Yakuza Tale
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Jun 06 1973
Poster of Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight
Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight
Teruo Ishii was
49 in Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 03 1973
Poster of The Red Silk Gambler
The Red Silk Gambler
Teruo Ishii was
48 in The Red Silk Gambler
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 6 - The Woman's Grudge Spirit Boat
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 6 - The Woman's Grudge Spirit Boat
Teruo Ishii was
47 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 6 - The Woman's Grudge Spirit Boat
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 08 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 2
Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 2
Teruo Ishii was
47 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 2
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 01 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Teruo Ishii was
47 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 11 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Teruo Ishii was
47 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 04 1971
Poster of Blind Woman's Curse
Blind Woman's Curse
Teruo Ishii was
46 in Blind Woman's Curse
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 20 1970
Poster of Prison Tales
Prison Tales
Teruo Ishii was
46 in Prison Tales
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 10 1970
Poster of Killer's Hit List
Killer's Hit List
Teruo Ishii was
46 in Killer's Hit List
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jan 31 1970
Poster of Horrors of Malformed Men
Horrors of Malformed Men
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Horrors of Malformed Men
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Oct 31 1969
Poster of Love and Crime
Love and Crime
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Love and Crime
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Aug 27 1969
Poster of Yakuza Law
Yakuza Law
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Yakuza Law
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 27 1969
Poster of Inferno of Torture
Inferno of Torture
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Inferno of Torture
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, May 02 1969
Poster of Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 29 1969
Poster of Shameless: Abnormal and Abusive Love
Shameless: Abnormal and Abusive Love
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Shameless: Abnormal and Abusive Love
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Feb 21 1969
Poster of Orgies of Edo
Orgies of Edo
Teruo Ishii was
45 in Orgies of Edo
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 09 1969
Poster of Shogun's Joy of Torture
Shogun's Joy of Torture
Teruo Ishii was
44 in Shogun's Joy of Torture
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Sep 28 1968
Poster of Hot Springs Geisha
Hot Springs Geisha
Teruo Ishii was
44 in Hot Springs Geisha
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 28 1968
Poster of Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy
Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy
Teruo Ishii was
44 in Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, May 19 1968
Poster of Once and For All Pt.２
Once and For All Pt.２
Teruo Ishii was
44 in Once and For All Pt.２
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 30 1968
Poster of A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm
A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm
Teruo Ishii was
43 in A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
Teruo Ishii was
43 in Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 12 1967
Poster of Once and For All
Once and For All
Teruo Ishii was
43 in Once and For All
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, May 20 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
Teruo Ishii was
43 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
Teruo Ishii was
42 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
as 'Editor, Director'.
Sat, Dec 31 1966
Poster of Secret Agent 101
Secret Agent 101
Teruo Ishii was
42 in Secret Agent 101
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Teruo Ishii was
42 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 13 1966
Poster of The Bullet and the Horse
The Bullet and the Horse
Teruo Ishii was
42 in The Bullet and the Horse
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 23 1966
Poster of Evil Brain from Outer Space
Evil Brain from Outer Space
Teruo Ishii was
42 in Evil Brain from Outer Space
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 21 1966
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Oct 31 1965
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 10 1965
Poster of Invaders from Space
Invaders from Space
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Invaders from Space
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 31 1965
Poster of Abashiri Prison
Abashiri Prison
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Abashiri Prison
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Apr 18 1965
Poster of Atomic Rulers
Atomic Rulers
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Atomic Rulers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 10 1965
Poster of Attack from Space
Attack from Space
Teruo Ishii was
41 in Attack from Space
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 06 1965
Poster of The Boss
The Boss
Teruo Ishii was
41 in The Boss
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Sun, Jan 03 1965
Poster of Storm Party
Storm Party
Teruo Ishii was
40 in Storm Party
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Oct 21 1964
Poster of The Shogun's Vault
The Shogun's Vault
Teruo Ishii was
40 in The Shogun's Vault
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Aug 13 1964
Poster of An Outlaw
An Outlaw
Teruo Ishii was
40 in An Outlaw
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Apr 05 1964
Poster of Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
Teruo Ishii was
40 in Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Legends of Honor
Legends of Honor
Teruo Ishii was
39 in Legends of Honor
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Oct 05 1963
Poster of Gang and G-Men Part 2
Gang and G-Men Part 2
Teruo Ishii was
39 in Gang and G-Men Part 2
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Feb 24 1963
Poster of Eleven Gangsters
Eleven Gangsters
Teruo Ishii was
39 in Eleven Gangsters
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Jan 15 1963
Poster of Gang vs. Gang
Gang vs. Gang
Teruo Ishii was
38 in Gang vs. Gang
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jul 13 1962
Poster of G-Men in the Pacific
G-Men in the Pacific
Teruo Ishii was
38 in G-Men in the Pacific
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Apr 22 1962
Poster of All Rascals
All Rascals
Teruo Ishii was
38 in All Rascals
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Yellow Climate
The Yellow Climate
Teruo Ishii was
37 in The Yellow Climate
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 23 1961
Poster of Mist and Shadows
Mist and Shadows
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Mist and Shadows
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Aug 26 1961
Poster of Flower, Storm and Gangster
Flower, Storm and Gangster
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Flower, Storm and Gangster
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 23 1961
Poster of Death on the Mountain
Death on the Mountain
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Death on the Mountain
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 17 1961
Poster of Fire Line
Fire Line
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Fire Line
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, May 24 1961
Poster of Ren'ai Zubari Kôza
Ren'ai Zubari Kôza
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Ren'ai Zubari Kôza
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 21 1961
Poster of Sexy Line
Sexy Line
Teruo Ishii was
37 in Sexy Line
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Jan 09 1961
Poster of Queen Bee and College Boy Ryu
Queen Bee and College Boy Ryu
Teruo Ishii was
36 in Queen Bee and College Boy Ryu
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Sep 01 1960
Poster of Yellow Line
Yellow Line
Teruo Ishii was
36 in Yellow Line
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Apr 29 1960
Poster of Women of Whirlpool Island
Women of Whirlpool Island
Teruo Ishii was
36 in Women of Whirlpool Island
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Feb 27 1960
Poster of Black Line
Black Line
Teruo Ishii was
36 in Black Line
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 13 1960
Poster of Fight to the Death in a Blizzard
Fight to the Death in a Blizzard
Teruo Ishii was
35 in Fight to the Death in a Blizzard
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 29 1959
Poster of Broken Blossoms
Broken Blossoms
Teruo Ishii was
35 in Broken Blossoms
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Feb 25 1959
Poster of Queen Bee's Anger
Queen Bee's Anger
Teruo Ishii was
34 in Queen Bee's Anger
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 28 1958
Poster of Secret White Line Zone
Secret White Line Zone
Teruo Ishii was
34 in Secret White Line Zone
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 21 1958
Poster of Flesh Pier
Flesh Pier
Teruo Ishii was
34 in Flesh Pier
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 12 1958
Poster of Super Giant: The Spaceship and the Clash of the Artificial Satellite
Super Giant: The Spaceship and the Clash of the Artificial Satellite
Teruo Ishii was
34 in Super Giant: The Spaceship and the Clash of the Artificial Satellite
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 03 1958
Poster of Super Giant: The Artificial Satellite and the Destruction of Humanity
Super Giant: The Artificial Satellite and the Destruction of Humanity
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Super Giant: The Artificial Satellite and the Destruction of Humanity
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of Nude Actress Murder Case: Five Criminals
Nude Actress Murder Case: Five Criminals
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Nude Actress Murder Case: Five Criminals
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 10 1957
Poster of Super Giant: Earth on the Verge of Destruction
Super Giant: Earth on the Verge of Destruction
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Super Giant: Earth on the Verge of Destruction
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 08 1957
Poster of Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle
Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of Super Giant Continues
Super Giant Continues
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Super Giant Continues
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 13 1957
Poster of Super Giant
Super Giant
Teruo Ishii was
33 in Super Giant
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of King of the Ring: The World of Glory
King of the Ring: The World of Glory
Teruo Ishii was
33 in King of the Ring: The World of Glory
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 10 1957
Poster of Omoide tsukiyo
Omoide tsukiyo
Teruo Ishii was
32 in Omoide tsukiyo
as 'Adaptation, Assistant Director'.
Thu, Jun 21 1956
Poster of The Tale of Jiro
The Tale of Jiro
Teruo Ishii was
31 in The Tale of Jiro
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Oct 25 1955
Poster of The Shiinomi School
The Shiinomi School
Teruo Ishii was
31 in The Shiinomi School
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Jun 28 1955
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Teruo Ishii was
29 in Love Letter
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sun, Dec 13 1953
Poster of Mother
Mother
Teruo Ishii was
28 in Mother
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Jun 12 1952
Poster of Ginza Cosmetics
Ginza Cosmetics
Teruo Ishii was
27 in Ginza Cosmetics
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Apr 14 1951
Poster of Oogonju
Oogonju
Teruo Ishii was
26 in Oogonju
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Nov 04 1950
Poster of A Mother's Love
A Mother's Love
Teruo Ishii was
26 in A Mother's Love
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Jun 27 1950

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 Lone Wolf and Cub
Lone Wolf and Cub
Teruo Ishii was
49+ in Lone Wolf and Cub
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1973