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Born January 15, 1957 · Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan
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.

The Box Man
2024

Almost People
2023

Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
2023

Punk Samurai Slash Down
2018

Bitter Honey
2016

That's It
2015

Flower of Shanidar
2013

Isn't Anyone Alive?
2012

60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
2011

Your Order! The History of the Stalin
2006

Mirrored Mind
2005

A Day of the GOD Island
2005

Jeonju Digital Project 2004
2004

Dead End Run
2003

Skirt
2001

Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
2001

Electric Dragon 80000V
2001

Labyrinth of Dreams
1997

August in the Water
1995

Angel Dust
1994

Tokyo Blood
1993
Private 8mm Film Live Diary 81-86
1989

The Master of Shiatsu
1989

1/2 Man
1986

The Crazy Family
1984

Asia Strikes Back
1983

Burst City
1982
Norikoto-Toriaezu no Taiwa No. 1
1982

Shuffle
1981

Crazy Thunder Road
1980
Run
1979

Panic in High School
1978

Charge! Hooligans of Hakata
1978

Solitude of One Divided by 880,000
1977

Panic High School
1976