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

Floating Clouds

The Battle of Okinawa

The Sword of Doom

Coo of the Far Seas

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Japan's Longest Day

Big Shots Die at Dawn

Samurai Assassin

Warring Clans

Top Movie Credits

Shin Godzilla Dr. Goro Maki (photograph)

Floating Clouds Assistant Director

The Battle of Okinawa Director

The Sword of Doom Director

Coo of the Far Seas Screenplay

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Screenplay

Japan's Longest Day Director

Big Shots Die at Dawn Director

Samurai Assassin Director

Warring Clans Writer