- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1915-11-20
- Date of death
- 2008-02-13
- Hometown
- Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1936, 2008
Kon Ichikawa
市川崑
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A director mainly known for his live-action films.
Ichikawa's work displays a vast range in genre and style, from the anti-war films The Burmese Harp (1956) and Fires on the Plain (1959), to the documentary Tokyo Olympiad (1965), which won two BAFTA Film Awards, and the 19th-century revenge drama An Actor's Revenge (1963). His film Odd Obsession (1959) won the Jury Prize at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.
Signature works
Career timeline
1
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19792000
Genre preference
- Action25%
- Adventure13%
- Comedy13%
- Drama13%
- Fantasy13%
- Mecha13%
- Sci-Fi13%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Kon Ichikawa's name in other languages?
Kon Ichikawa is also known as 市川崑.
When is Kon Ichikawa's birthday?
Kon Ichikawa was born on November 20, 1915.
How old is Kon Ichikawa?
Kon Ichikawa is 92 years old.
When did Kon Ichikawa die?
Kon Ichikawa passed away on February 13, 2008.
What is Kon Ichikawa's gender?
Kon Ichikawa is male.
What does Kon Ichikawa do?
Kon Ichikawa works as Director.
What language does Kon Ichikawa voice in?
Kon Ichikawa performs in Japanese.
Where is Kon Ichikawa from?
Kon Ichikawa is from Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
