Kihachi OKAMOTO

岡本喜八


Kihachi OKAMOTO, born in 1923, studied at the renowned Meiji University before founding his own film company. As a director, he shot in diverse genres, especially anti-war and samurai films as well as modern comedies. He died in 2005.

Films shown at Nippon Connection

Killer’s Age, Japan 1967 (Script) NC26
Kill!, Japan 1968 (Director) NC26
Kill!, Japan 1968 (Script) NC26
Killer’s Age, Japan 1967 (Director) NC26
Sword of Doom, Japan 1966 (Director) NC18
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo, Japan 1970 (Director) NC06
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo, Japan 1970 (Script) NC06

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