- Born
- Died
- Kinji Fukasaku was born on July 3, 1930 in Mito, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Battle Royale (2000), Fall Guy (1982) and Crest of Betrayal (1994). He was married to Sanae Nakahara. He died on January 12, 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.
- SpouseSanae Nakahara(19?? - January 12, 2003) (his death, 1 child)
- Frequently casts Shin'ichi Chiba
- Title cards announcing onscreen deaths or death tolls
- Handheld camera work during chaotic action sequences
- When told he had terminal cancer and only a few months to live, doctors recommended that he remain in the hospital so he could get treatment. Instead, he ignored their warnings because of his passion for filmmaking and proceeded to begin directing Battle Royale II (Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)).
- In 1997, he was awarded the government's Medal with Purple Ribbon for his accomplishments in film.
- Headed the Director's Guild of Japan since 1996.
- Father of Kenta Fukasaku.
- Tribute at PiFan, Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.
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