Kon Ichikawa
Biography: Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. His work displays a vast range in genre and style, from the anti-war films The Burmese Harp and Fires on the Plain, to the documentary Tokyo Olympiad, which won two BAFTA Film Awards, and the 19th-century revenge drama An Actor's Revenge.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 20, 1915
Deathday: February 13, 2008
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The Magic Hour
2008-06-07
The Magic Hour
Overview: A hustler who gets in trouble with a gang boss in the port town of Sukago agrees to make good with the don by putting him in contact with a mysterious hitman — an assassin the hustler has no idea how to contact. Instead, he hires an actor to play the role, though the thespian has no idea what he's getting into.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-07
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The Kon Ichikawa Story
2006-12-09
The Kon Ichikawa Story
Overview: The life of iconic Japanese director Kon Ichikawa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-12-09
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Kurosawa
2000-12-24
Kurosawa
Overview: Documentary on film maker Akira Kurosawa
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-24
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Visions of Eight
1973-10-06
Visions of Eight
Overview: Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-06
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Kon Ichikawa: My Life in Cinema
1999-01-01
Kon Ichikawa: My Life in Cinema
Overview: Interview with Japanese film director, conducted by film critic Yuki Mori for the Directors Guild of Japan in 1999.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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