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Banmei Takahashi
Born
10 May 1949
Place
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Directing

Banmei Takahashi

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).

As director

Euthanasia Special Zone

Euthanasia Special Zone

2026 · Director
I Am Kirishima

I Am Kirishima

2025 · Director
No Place to Go

No Place to Go

2022 · Director
Peaceful Death

Peaceful Death

2020 · Director
God in Jail

God in Jail

2016 · Director
Red Ball

Red Ball

2015 · Director
The Way: Man of the White Porcelain

The Way: Man of the White Porcelain

2012 · Director
Made in Japan: Kora!

Made in Japan: Kora!

2011 · Director
Box: The Hakamada Case

Box: The Hakamada Case

2010 · Director
Zen

Zen

2009 · Director
Oka wo koete

Oka wo koete

2008 · Director
Hibi

Hibi

2005 · Director
Rain of Light

Rain of Light

2001 · Director
Ooinaru kan bonno

Ooinaru kan bonno

1998 · Director
Assault Rakugaki Fools

Assault Rakugaki Fools

1997 · Director
Seraphim Night

Seraphim Night

1996 · Director
Known As! Pissken

Known As! Pissken

1996 · Director
Jinrai: The Boss's Ransom

Jinrai: The Boss's Ransom

1996 · Director
Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 2

Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 2

1996 · Director
Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 3

Mahjong Legend: Crying Dragon 3

1996 · Director
A New Love in Tokyo

A New Love in Tokyo

1994 · Director
Can you collect it? Complete

Can you collect it? Complete

1994 · Director
Emperor of Evil

Emperor of Evil

1994 · Director
Can you collect it? 2

Can you collect it? 2

1993 · Director
Human Scramble: Delinquent

Human Scramble: Delinquent

1993 · Director
Death of the Lion Kings

Death of the Lion Kings

1993 · Director
Can You Collect It?

Can You Collect It?

1992 · Director
Summer of the Lion Kings

Summer of the Lion Kings

1991 · Director
Door II: Tokyo Diary

Door II: Tokyo Diary

1991 · Director
Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet

Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet

1991 · Director

As actor

Pink Ribbon

Pink Ribbon

2004 · Self
Harlem Valentines Day: Blood Is Sex

Harlem Valentines Day: Blood Is Sex

1982 · Film crew
Shinjuku Maria

Shinjuku Maria

1975