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Kenji Misumi

Kenji Misumi

Director·1921–1975·Kyoto, Japan

4 horror credits

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Kenji Misumi (三隅 研次 Misumi Kenji) (2 March 1921, Kyoto, Japan - 24 September 1975) was a notable Japanese film director. He created films such as Lone Wolf and Cub and the initial film in the long-running Zatoichi (座頭市, Zatōichi) series.

He died at age 53.

Director4 films

Return of Giant Majin

Return of Giant Majin

Director

1966
The Ghost of Yotsuya

The Ghost of Yotsuya

Director

1959
Obsessive Snake

Obsessive Snake

Director

1958
The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

Director

1958