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Kinji Fukasaku(1930-2003)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Actor
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Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku was born on 3 July 1930 in Mito, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Battle Royale (2000), Fall Guy (1982) and Crest of Betrayal (1994). He was married to Sanae Nakahara. He died on 12 January 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.
BornJuly 3, 1930
DiedJanuary 12, 2003(72)
BornJuly 3, 1930
DiedJanuary 12, 2003(72)
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  • Awards
    • 24 wins & 14 nominations total

Known for

Battle Royale (2000)
Battle Royale
7.5
  • Director
  • 2000
Fall Guy (1982)
Fall Guy
6.9
  • Director
  • 1982
Crest of Betrayal (1994)
Crest of Betrayal
6.4
  • Director
  • 1994
Virus (1980)
Virus
6.2
  • Director
  • 1980

Credits

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Director

  • Battle Royale II (2003)
    Battle Royale II
    4.6
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Clock Tower 3 (2002)
    Clock Tower 3
    7.1
    Video Game
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Battle Royale (2000)
    Battle Royale
    7.5
    • Director
    • 2000
  • The Geisha House (1998)
    The Geisha House
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1998
  • The Eaters
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1997
  • The Abe Clan (1995)
    The Abe Clan
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Crest of Betrayal (1994)
    Crest of Betrayal
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1994
  • The Triple Cross (1992)
    The Triple Cross
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1992
  • A Chaos of Flowers (1988)
    A Chaos of Flowers
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Hissatsu 4: Urami harashimasu (1987)
    Hissatsu 4: Urami harashimasu
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Kataku no hito (1986)
    Kataku no hito
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Shanhai bansukingu (1984)
    Shanhai bansukingu
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Theater of Life (1983)
    Theater of Life
    7.1
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Hiroyuki Sanada and Hiroko Yakushimaru in Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983)
    Legend of the Eight Samurai
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Fall Guy (1982)
    Fall Guy
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1982

Writer

  • Yagyû ichizoku no imbô
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • idea
    • 2008
  • Crest of Betrayal (1994)
    Crest of Betrayal
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • A Chaos of Flowers (1988)
    A Chaos of Flowers
    7.2
    • writer
    • 1988
  • Hissatsu 4: Urami harashimasu (1987)
    Hissatsu 4: Urami harashimasu
    7.2
    • Writer
    • 1987
  • Shanhai bansukingu (1984)
    Shanhai bansukingu
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Theater of Life (1983)
    Theater of Life
    7.1
    • writer
    • 1983
  • Hiroyuki Sanada and Hiroko Yakushimaru in Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983)
    Legend of the Eight Samurai
    6.4
    • writer
    • 1983
  • Lovers Lost (1982)
    Lovers Lost
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Samurai Reincarnation (1981)
    Samurai Reincarnation
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Virus (1980)
    Virus
    6.2
    • screenplay
    • 1980
  • Message from Space (1978)
    Message from Space
    4.9
    • story
    • 1978
  • Yagyu Clan Conspiracy (1978)
    Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
    7.1
    • writer
    • 1978
  • G-Men '75 (1976)
    G-Men '75
    8.7
    TV Series
    • story support
    • 1977
  • Violent Panic: The Big Crash (1976)
    Violent Panic: The Big Crash
    7.1
    • screenplay
    • 1976
  • Street Mobster (1972)
    Street Mobster
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 1972

Actor

  • Rampo (1994)
    Rampo
    6.7
    • Film Director
    • 1994
  • Proof of the Man (1977)
    Proof of the Man
    6.5
    • Shibue, Assistant Lieutenant
    • 1977

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 3, 1930
    • Mito, Japan
  • Died
    • January 12, 2003
    • Tokyo, Japan(prostate cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Sanae Nakahara19?? - January 12, 2003 (his death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    When told he had terminal cancer and only a few months to live, doctors recommended that he remain in the hospital so he could get treatment. Instead, he ignored their warnings because of his passion for filmmaking and proceeded to begin directing Battle Royale II (Battle Royale II (2003)).
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      Frequently casts Shin'ichi Chiba

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