Gakuryu Ishii — Director (28)

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Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle (2001)
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other title: Gojoe - La leggenda / 五条霊戦記/GOJOE …
Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as the demons. Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.

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Charge! Hooligans of Hakata (1978)
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Gakuryu Ishii actor: Masayoshi Shimizu / Tomio Yatani …
other title: 突撃!博多愚連隊 / Attack! Hakata Street Gang
Known for his striking visuals and outlandish subject matter, maverick director Sogo Ishii is considered to be the master of Japanese punk cinema. In ‘Attack!’, biker gangs meet the Japanese punk scene. Continuation of the filming of "High School Panic" after a stoppage by the production company. Awarded at the 1978 Pia FIlm Festival.

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1/2 Man (1986)
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Gakuryu Ishii actor: Mark Chung / FM Einheit …
other title: 1/2 Mensch
A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.

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Punk Samurai Slash Down (2018)
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other title: パンク侍、斬られて候 / 庞克武士(台) …
Junoshin Kake is a ronin. To get hired by the Kurokaze Han, he lies and tells them that a religious group is trying to destroy them. He gets hired by the Kurokaze Han, but they learn that Junoshin Kake lied. Junoshin Kake is given the death sentence and he must think of an escape plan.

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The Crazy Family (1984)
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other title: Die Familie mit dem umgekehrten Düsenantrieb / The crazy family …
Shortly after moving to the suburbs, the Kobayashis start to come undone. Convinced a family curse is at the root of their erratic behavior, the man of the house takes it upon himself to course-correct before it takes the last of their sanity.