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Kinji Fukasaku
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In short · Directed for six decades — 67 credits, 7 Nikkan Sports Film Award wins.
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Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director
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Medal With Purple Ribbon — Medal with Purple Ribbon
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Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director
- Award win
Japan Academy Prize For Director Of The Year — Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
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Biography
Kinji Fukasaku was born on July 3, 1930, in Mito, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for *Battle Royale* (2000), *Fall Guy* (1982), and *Crest of Betrayal* (1994). He was married to Sanae Nakahara. He died on January 12, 2003, in Tokyo, Japan.
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Filmography · 66 of 66
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62 credits
Battle Royale II: Requiem(2003)
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Battle Royale(2000)
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The Geisha House(1998)
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Crest of Betrayal(1994)
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The Triple Cross(1992)
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A Chaos of Flowers(1988)
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Hissatsu 4: Urami harashimasu(1987)
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House on Fire(1986)
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Shanghai Rhapsody(1984)
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Theater of Life(1983)
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Legend of the Eight Samurai(1983)
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Fall Guy(1982)
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Lovers Lost(1982)
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Samurai Reincarnation(1981)
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The Gate of Youth(1981)
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Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga(1980)
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Virus(1980)
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The Fall of Ako Castle(1978)
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Yagyu Clan Conspiracy(1978)
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Message from Space(1978)
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Hokuriku Proxy War(1977)
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Doberman Cop(1977)
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Last Days of the Boss(1976)
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Violent Panic: The Big Crash(1976)
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Yakuza Graveyard(1976)
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Cops vs. Thugs(1975)
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Graveyard of Honor(1975)
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The Boss's Head(1975)
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Cross the Rubicon!(1975)
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Final Episode(1974)
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Awards & Nominations
7 winsNikkan Sports Film Award
- Won1999Best Director
- Won1994Best Director
Japan Academy Prize For Director Of The Year
- Won1987Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
- Won1983Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
Blue Ribbon Awards
- Won1983Best Director
- Won1976Best Director
Medal With Purple Ribbon
- Won1997Medal with Purple Ribbon
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Additional credits1Show
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- Miwa: Looking for Black LizardSelf · 2010
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