Gakuryu Ishii

1 titleSince 2001

January 15, 1957 · Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

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.

Filmography (1)

Electric Dragon 80000V

2001 · Director

January 15, 1957 · Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

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.