Kenji MISUMI
Kenji MISUMI, born in 1921, joined the Nikkatsu studio after studying economics in Kyoto. He later moved to Daiei and made BUDDHA, the first Japanese 70mm film, there in 1961. He directed quite a few episodes of the well-known ZATOICHI series. His contributions to the LONE WOLF & CUB series are considered highlights of his filmmaking. He died in 1975.
Films shown at Nippon Connection
Kiru,
Japan 1962 (Director)
NC18
On the Road Forever,
Japan 1964 (Director)
NC18
Yotsuya Kwaidan,
Japan 1959 (Director)
NC16
Lone Wolf & Cub I: Das Schwert der Rache,
Japan 1972 (Director)
NC06
Lone Wolf & Cub II: Am Totenfluss,
Japan 1972 (Director)
NC06