The Sword of Doom
1966
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Okamoto directed almost 40 films and wrote the scripts for at least 24, in a career that spanned almost six decades. He worked in a variety of genres, but most memorably in action genres such as the jidaigeki and war films. He was known for making films with a twist.
Kihachi Okamoto began his filmic training in 1945 under such estimable teachers as directors Mikio Naruse, Senkichi Taniguchi. and Ishiro Honda. Born February 17, 1924. Died February 19, 2005 (81) Add photos, demo reels. Add to list. Awards. 6 wins & 4 nominations.
- Kihachi Okamoto
- February 19, 2005
- February 17, 1924
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All About Marriage (Kekkon no Subete)Wakai MusumetachiBoss of the Underworld (Ankokugai no Kaoyaku)Aruhi Watashi waDesperado Outpost (Dokuritsu Gurentai)The Last Gunfight (Ankokugai no Taiketsu)Daigaku no SanzokutachiWestward Desperado (Dokuritsu Gurentai Nishi-e)Ankokugai no DankonBig Shots Die at Dawn (Kaoyaku Akatsuki ni Shisu)Jigoku no KyoenOperation X (Dobunezumi Sakusen)Gekkyu DoroboWarring Clans (Sengoku Yaro)The Elegant of Life of Mr. Everyman (Ebunriman-shi no Yuga na Seikatsu)Samurai Assassin (Samurai)Fort Graveyard (Chi to Suna)The Age of Assassins (Satsujinkyo Jidai, a.k.a. Epoch of Murder Madness)Japan's Longest Day (Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi, a.k.a. The Emperor and the General)Blue ChristmasDynamite Bang Bang (Dainamaito Dondon)A retrospective of the late Japanese filmmaker who made his mark in action, war, and chanbara films. Learn about his war experience, his collaborations with Toshiro Mifune, and his eclectic output.
Kihachi Okamoto. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 17, 1924 · Yonago, Tottori, Japan. Died. February 19, 2005 · Kawasaki, Japan (esophageal cancer) Birth name. Kihachiro Okamoto. Mini Bio.
- February 17, 1924
- February 19, 2005
The Sword of Doom: Directed by Kihachi Okamoto. With Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Yûzô Kayama, Yôko Naitô. Through his unconscionable actions against others, a sociopath samurai builds a trail of vendettas that follow him closely.
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- Kihachi Okamoto
- 1966-07-01
Feb 19, 2005 · Kihachi Okamoto (岡本 喜八 Okamoto Kihachi) was a Japanese film director who worked in several different genres, most memorably in action genres such as jidaigeki and war films. Known For. The Sword of Doom. Floating Clouds. Kill! Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo. Samurai Assassin. Japan's Longest Day. Red Lion. Warring Clans. Directing. Writing. Acting.
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Jan 15, 1996 · Jan 15, 1996. Share. I f Akira Kurosawa is the John Ford of Japanese samurai dramas, then The Sword of Doom director Kihachi Okamoto is the samurai film’s Sam Fuller.
