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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.

Acting (3 movies)

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The Catch

1983

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Love Letter

1985

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A Homance

1986

Directing (57 movies)

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Tonga Adventure Family

1982

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Eleven Samurai

1967

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Castle of Owls

1963

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Shi no dangai

1982

7.4

13 Assassins

1963

7.5

The Great Killing

1964

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Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo

1980

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Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity

1979

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Assassination Orders

1984

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The Fort of Death

1969

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Yokohama BJ Blues

1981

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Yakuza Princess of Edo

1961

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Catch Up

1992

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Betrayal tomorrow

1990

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Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf

1996

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Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2

1998

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Water Moon

1989

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Industrial Spy

1968

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A Fishwife's Tale

1961

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Chronicle of the Town Magistrate

1992

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Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern

1961

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Heavenly Dragon

1960

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The Dropout

1982

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Hanzo: The Razor

1984

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A History of the Japanese Underworld - The Bloody Resistance

1967

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A History of the Japanese Underworld

1968

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Sure Death! 3

1986

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The Eccentric Shinza

1987

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Secrets of Fuji

1959

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Saito Dosan: Rage of Power

1991

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Secrets of Fuji 2

1959

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba

1960

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Lair of the Snakegod

1960

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Samurai Knights

1961

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Paper Crane Palanquin

1960

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass

1960

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Holy Mountain

1960

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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road

1960

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Revenge for His Lover

1962

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Yakuza G-Men

1965

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Nakibokuro

1991

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Nogare no machi

1983

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Convicted Woman

1966

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Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface

1997

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Passion

1992

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Flowers on the Road

1961

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Travels of Gonkuro

1961

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The Mysterious Purple Hood

1963

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Dangerous Trade in Kobe

1973

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Taira no Kiyomori

1992

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Shimmering Sword

1962

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Chivalrous Nature

1965

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The Princess and the Bearded Lord

1962

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The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges

1974

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Ring! Ring! Ring! The Champion Belt of Tears

1993

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Young Master Yakuza: Edoite Goblin

1963

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Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda

1996

Title	Year	Job
Sky Scraper!	1969	Screenplay
Nogare no machi	1983	Screenplay
Nakibokuro	1991	Screenplay
Catch Up	1992	Screenplay
Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf	1996	Screenplay
Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface	1997	Screenplay
Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2	1998	Screenplay