Kenji Misumi
Japanese film director / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kenji Misumi?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Kenji Misumi (三隅 研次, Misumi Kenji) (2 March 1921 – 24 September 1975) was a Japanese film director. He created film series such as Lone Wolf and Cub and the initial film in the long-running Zatoichi series, and also directed Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice, starring Shintaro Katsu.[1] He died at age 54.[2]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Kenji Misumi | |
---|---|
Born | (1921-03-02)2 March 1921 |
Died | 24 September 1975(1975-09-24) (aged 54) |
Occupation | Film director |
Close
In 2012, his 1973 film Sakura no Daimon was voted by Makoto Shinozaki at the BFI The Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time.[3]