Gakuryu Ishii
Biography
Gakuryu Ishii (石井 岳龍 Ishii Gakuryū, born January 15, 1957), formerly known as Sogo Ishii (石井 聰互 Ishii Sōgo), is a Japanese filmmaker known for his stylistic punk films, which helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. A number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited Ishii's films as an influence.
Known For
The Private Detective Mike
Neo Ultra Q
Isn't Anyone Alive?
Labyrinth of Dreams
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
August in the Water
Rusty Empty Can
The Crazy Family
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
Bitter Honey
Electric Dragon 80000V
Angel Dust
Instant Swamp
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Crazy Thunder Road
The Box Man
Burst City
Panic in High School