Banmei Takahashi
Born
10 May 1949 (76)
Place of Birth
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Biography
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 Tak...
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 (40)
Euthanasia Special Zone
2026
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I Am Kirishima
2025
No Place to Go
2022
Peaceful Death
2020
God in Jail
2016
🎬 Director
Red Ball
2015
The Way: Man of the White Porcelain
2012
Made in Japan: Kora!
2011
🎬 Director
Box: The Hakamada Case
2010
Zen
2009
Oka wo koete
2008
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Hibi
2005
Pink Ribbon
2004
Rain of Light
2001
Ooinaru kan bonno
1998
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Assault Rakugaki Fools
1997
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Known As! Pissken
1996
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Seraphim Night
1996
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A New Love in Tokyo
1994
Can you collect it? Complete
1994
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Can you collect it? 2
1993
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Human Scramble: Delinquent
1993
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Death of the Lion Kings
1993
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Can You Collect It?
1992
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Door II: Tokyo Diary
1991
Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet
1991
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Summer of the Lion Kings
1991
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Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet
1990
Dangerous Stories
1989
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Door
1988
A Message for Maggie
1985
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The Rikidōzan
1983
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Harlem Valentines Day: Blood Is Sex
1982
Wolf: Running Is Sex
1982
Rope for a Uniform
1982
Tattoo
1982
Slave Virgin Eros
1982
Bondage Cell
1982
Onna kyōshi o hagu
1981
Craving Pleasure: Attack a Virgin
1981