Banmei Takahashi

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Banmei Takahashi

Directing 77 May 10, 1949

Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Director, screenwriter, and producer. Began his career in the world of pinku-eiga, directing and collaborating with established directors such as Mamoru Watanabe and Koji Wakamats…

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Door

Door

6.1 1988 Movie
Door II: Tokyo Diary

Door II: Tokyo Diary

6.2 1991 Movie
Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet

Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet

6.0 1991 Movie
A New Love in Tokyo

A New Love in Tokyo

5.7 1994 Movie
Zen

Zen

7.1 2009 Movie
The Crazy Family

The Crazy Family

7.1 1984 Movie
Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet

Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet

6.5 1990 Movie
Women Prison: Vigilante Justice

Women Prison: Vigilante Justice

2.0 1978 Movie
Box: The Hakamada Case

Box: The Hakamada Case

8.0 2010 Movie
Peaceful Death

Peaceful Death

6.4 2020 Movie
Holy Virgin Bondage

Holy Virgin Bondage

3.0 1979 Movie
No Place to Go

No Place to Go

6.0 2022 Movie

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Director, screenwriter, and producer. Began his career in the world of pinku-eiga, directing and collaborating with established directors such as Mamoru Watanabe and Koji Wakamatsu. Along with the aforementioned directors, Takahashi helped to develop the talents of actors such as Ren Osugi and Shiro Shimomoto. He also worked as a writer on a couple episodes of the 'Lupin the 3rd' television series. With films such as 'Tattoo Ari' he also broke into more mainstream endeavors. Married to Keiko Takahashi (née Sekine).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Euthanasia Special Zone

    Movie Director

  2. 2025
    I Am Kirishima

    Movie Director

  3. 2022
    No Place to Go

    Movie Director

  4. 2020
    Peaceful Death

    Movie Director

  5. 2016
    God in Jail

    Movie Director

  6. 2015
    Red Ball

    Movie Director

  7. 2015
    Living Rights

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 2013
    Miroku

    Movie Producer

  9. 2012
    Kamihate Store

    Movie Producer

  10. 2012
    The Way: Man of the White Porcelain

    Movie Director

  11. 2011
    Made in Japan: Kora!

    Movie Director

  12. 2010
    Box: The Hakamada Case

    Movie Director

  13. 2009
    Zen

    Movie Director

  14. 2008
    Oka wo koete

    Movie Director

  15. 2007
    The Graduates

    Movie Production Supervisor

  16. 2005
    Hibi

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 2004
    Pink Ribbon

    Movie Self

  2. 2001
    Rain of Light

    Movie Director

  3. 1998
    Ooinaru kan bonno

    Movie Director

  4. 1997
    Assault Rakugaki Fools

    Movie Director

  5. 1996
    Jinrai: The Boss's Ransom

    Movie Director

  6. 1996
    Known As! Pissken

    Movie Director

  7. 1996
    Seraphim Night

    Movie Director

  8. 1996
    Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 3

    Movie Director

  9. 1996
    Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 2

    Movie Director

  10. 1994
    A New Love in Tokyo

    Movie Director

  11. 1994
    Emperor of Evil

    Movie Director

  12. 1994
    Can you collect it? Complete

    Movie Director

  13. 1993
    Can you collect it? 2

    Movie Director

  14. 1993
    Human Scramble: Delinquent

    Movie Director

  15. 1993
    Death of the Lion Kings

    Movie Director

  16. 1992
    Can You Collect It?

    Movie Director

  17. 1992
    Dioxin from Fish!

    Movie Story

  18. 1991
    Russian Roulette: The Last Bet

    Movie Director

  19. 1991
    Door II: Tokyo Diary

    Movie Director

  20. 1991
    Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet

    Movie Director

  21. 1991
    Cockroach Trading Company's Hilarious Tale: The Five Hundred Million Yen Blues of Love

    Movie Producer

  22. 1991
    Summer of the Lion Kings

    Movie Director

  23. 1990
    Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet

    Movie Director

  24. 1989
    Dangerous Stories

    Movie Director