Kihachi Okamoto
Born: 1924-02-17
Birthplace: Yonago, Tottori, Japan
Biography
Kihachi Okamoto (岡本 喜八 Okamoto Kihachi) was a Japanese film director who worked in several different genres, most memorably in action genres such as jidaigeki and war films.
Known For
Shin Godzilla
The Sword of Doom
Coo of the Far Seas
Floating Clouds
The Battle of Okinawa
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Samurai Assassin
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Warring Clans
Kill!
Top Movie Credits
Shin Godzilla
Dr. Goro Maki (photograph)
The Sword of Doom
Director
Coo of the Far Seas
Screenplay
Floating Clouds
Assistant Director
The Battle of Okinawa
Director
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Screenplay
Samurai Assassin
Director
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
First Assistant Director
Warring Clans
Writer
Kill!
Director