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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.
Also Known As
Sogo Ishii石井 聰互石井 岳龍Sougo IshiiGakuryuu Ishii石井聰亙
Movie Appearances

What's a Director?
2006

10.0
MOMENT
1981

Humoresque
2006

Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague
2015

6.5
March Comes In Like a Lion
as Ramen Deliveryman
1991

Never Mind a Little Rain
as Himself
1984

6.9
Instant Swamp
as Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
2009

Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
2023

The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City
2020
