Director
Banmei Takahashi
77 years · Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan · 111 films
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).
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Filmography 109
Euthanasia Special Zone
2026 · Director
I Am Kirishima
2025 · Director
No Place to Go
2022 · Director
Peaceful Death
2020 · Director
God in Jail
2016 · Director
Red Ball
2015 · Director, Screenplay
Living Rights
2015 · Screenplay
Miroku
2013 · Producer
Kamihate Store
2012 · Producer
The Way: Man of the White Porcelain
2012 · Director
Made in Japan: Kora!
2011 · Director
Box: The Hakamada Case
2010 · Director, Screenplay
Zen
2009 · Director, Screenplay
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Oka wo koete
2008 · Director
Hibi
2005 · Director, Screenplay
Pink Ribbon
2004 · Self
Rain of Light
2001 · Director
Ooinaru kan bonno
1998 · Screenplay, Director
Assault Rakugaki Fools
1997 · Director
Jinrai: The Boss's Ransom
1996 · Director
Known As! Pissken
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Seraphim Night
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 2
1996 · Director
Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 3
1996 · Director