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2 children
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Nihon University
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♉ Taurus
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猪 Pig
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Ishirō Honda is known for directing.
Born in Yamagata, Japan (died at age 81).
Ishirō Honda has 42 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (42)
Biography
Ishirō Honda (Honda Ishirō), sometimes miscredited in foreign releases as "Inoshiro Honda", (May 7, 1911, in Yamagata Prefecture – February 28, 1993) was a Japanese film director. His early film career included working as an assistant under the famed director Akira Kurosawa.
Alongside his film duties, he was drafted into the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II in China and was a prisoner there when the war ended.
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How old was Ishirō Honda?
Ishirō Honda was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Ishirō Honda born?
Ishirō Honda was born in Yamagata, Japan.
What movies or shows has Ishirō Honda been in?
Ishirō Honda has 42 credits in our database. Notable titles include Samurai Kids (1993), Dreams (1990), Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975), Zone Fighter (1973), Mirrorman (1971).
What is Ishirō Honda known for?
Ishirō Honda is primarily known as a director. Ishirō Honda (Honda Ishirō), sometimes miscredited in foreign releases as "Inoshiro Honda", (May 7, 1911, in Yamagata Prefecture – February 28, 1993) was a Japanese…
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