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

Coo of the Far Seas

The Sword of Doom

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

The Battle of Okinawa

Rainbow Kids

Japan's Longest Day

Floating Clouds

The Three Musketeers of Japan: Adieu, Tokyo!

Kidnapping Blues

Top Movie Credits

Shin Godzilla Dr. Goro Maki (photograph)

Coo of the Far Seas Screenplay

The Sword of Doom Director

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Screenplay

The Battle of Okinawa Director

Rainbow Kids Screenplay

Japan's Longest Day Director

Floating Clouds Assistant Director

The Three Musketeers of Japan: Adieu, Tokyo! Screenplay

Kidnapping Blues Izakaya Guest