Kenji Misumi

Kenji Misumi

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Kenji Misumi (三隅 研次 Misumi Kenji) (2 March 1921, Kyoto, Japan – 24 September 1975) was a notable Japanese film director. He created films such as Lone Wolf and Cub and the initial film in the long-running Zatoichi (座頭市, Zatōichi) series.

He died at age 53.

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Kenji Misumi Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Kenji Misumi. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Kenji Misumi films ranked by score.

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)

Action Adventure Drama
Ogami Itto, the wandering assassin, finds himself caught between warring factions when the Yagyu clan deploys their deadliest weapon: a squadron of female ninja trained to kill without mercy. As...
Score 7.4
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)

Action Adventure Drama
A disgraced executioner becomes an outlaw after being falsely accused of betraying the Shogunate. Now branded a traitor by the powerful Yagyu clan, Ogami Itto transforms himself into a hired...
Score 7.4

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Kenji Misumi are Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx and Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles directed by Kenji Misumi, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Kenji Misumi maintains a strong average user rating of 7.4 out of 10 across all tracked titles.