Kinji Fukasaku

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Jul 03, 1930 (94 years old)
Death date
Jan 12, 2003

Kinji Fukasaku

Known For

Miwa: A Japanese Icon
1h 5m
Movie 2013

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.

What's a Director?
1h 28m
Movie 2006

What's a Director?

Works commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Japan mapping Supervision Association

Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
0h 52m
Movie 2004

Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!

Documentary about the Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, where we see him attend film festivals, personal influences and of course the study of his main films, apart from the opinions about him by other filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano or Kinji Fukasaku.

Making of Clock Tower 3 ~How Kinji Fukasaku Changed the Game~
1h 0m
Movie 2003

Making of Clock Tower 3 ~How Kinji Fukasaku Changed the Game~

A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Clock Tower 3, focusing on legendary film director Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale) and his first foray into the world of video games. Given as a pre-order bonus for 'Clock Tower 3' on PlayStation 2, exclusively in Japan.

The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
1h 35m
Movie 2003

The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II

Prolific director Kinji Fukasaku died suddenly during the production of Battle Royale 2. His son and screenwriter Kenta took over as director and completed the film.

Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem
1h 20m
Movie 2003

Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem

Behind the scenes of Battle Royale II

Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE
3h 43m
Movie 2001

Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE

The late Kinji Fukasaku directed "Battle Royale" - his 60th movie - at the age of 70. This film follows the shooting of the film.

Making of 'Battle Royale'
0h 52m
Movie 2000

Making of 'Battle Royale'

An abundance of footage from the shooting of Battle Royale and cast and crew discussions.

Biography

Kinji Fukasaku (July 3, 1930 – January 12, 2003) was a Japanese film actor, screenwriter, and best known as a celebrated and innovative filmmaker. He was born in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, and died in Tokyo, from prostate cancer. He is best known in the west for directing the Japanese portion of the Hollywood film Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) and Battle Royale (2000).

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