Gakuryu Ishii

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: Directing

Birthday: 1957-01-15

Place of Birth: Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

Also Known As: Sogo Ishii, 石井 聰互, 石井 岳龍, Sougo Ishii, Gakuryuu Ishii, 石井聰亙, Satoshi Ishii , Gakuryû Ishii, Gakuryū Ishii, Sōgo Ishii, Sôgo Ishii, 石井總亙