Ryuhei Kitamura
Japanese film director and producer
Born
May 30th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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Born in 1969, this director and producer is recognized for contributions to the Japanese film industry. He gained acclaim for his unique filmmaking style and genre-blending techniques. Directorial debut occurred with the film 'Down to Hell' in 1997. The 2000 film 'Versus' gained a cult following and showcased innovative action sequences and narrative structure. Other notable works include 'Azumi' released in 2003, which adapted a popular manga series, and 'The Midnight Meat Train' in 2008, based on a story by Clive Barker. The director has frequently collaborated with notable talent and has been influential in the realm of horror and action cinema.
Directed 'Versus'
Directed 'Azumi'
Directed 'The Midnight Meat Train'
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