Eiichi Kudō

Eiichi Kudo (工藤 栄一, Kudō Eiichi, 17 July 1929 – 23 September 2000) was a Japanese film director. He directed 30 films between 1956 and 1998. His 1982 film Yaju-deka was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. One of his most famous movies is the 1963 film 13 Assassins. This movie was remade in 2010 by Takashi Miike.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1929-07-17 · Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan
- Died
- 2000-09-23
Known for
- 13 Assassins (1963) — Director
- Eleven Samurai (1967) — Director
- The Great Killing (1964) — Director
- Castle of Owls (1963) — Director
- Fire Festival (1985) — Driver
- The Fort of Death (1969) — Director
- The Catch (1983) — Bar Owner
- Love Letter (1985) — Man in Detention
- Yokohama BJ Blues (1981) — Director
- The Dropout (1982) — Director
- A Homance (1986)
- Roughneck From Asama (1958) — Assistant Director
- Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1979) — Director
- Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997) — Director
- Dangerous Trade in Kobe (1973) — Director
- Shadow Warriors (1980) — Director