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Ryûzô Kikushima(1914-1989)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Ryûzô Kikushima was born on 28 January 1914 in Japan. He was a writer and producer, known for High and Low (1963), Yojimbo (1961) and Sanjuro (1962). He died on 18 March 1989 in Japan.
BornJanuary 28, 1914
DiedMarch 18, 1989(75)
BornJanuary 28, 1914
DiedMarch 18, 1989(75)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Toshirô Mifune, Kenjirô Ishiyama, Kyôko Kagawa, and Tatsuya Nakadai in High and Low (1963)
High and Low
8.4
  • Writer
  • 1963
Toshirô Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai in Yojimbo (1961)
Yojimbo
8.2
  • Writer
  • 1961
Toshirô Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai in Sanjuro (1962)
Sanjuro
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1962
Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest (2025)
Highest 2 Lowest
5.6
  • Writer(as Ryuzo Kikushima)
  • 2025

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Writer



  • Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest (2025)
    Highest 2 Lowest
    5.6
    • based on Akira Kurosawa's film "High and Low" written by (as Ryuzo Kikushima)
    • 2025
  • The Black Slope
    TV Movie
    • original story
    • 2016
  • Stray Dog
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • based on a script by
    • 2013
  • Hidden Fortress: The Last Princess (2008)
    Hidden Fortress: The Last Princess
    5.8
    • based on an original screenplay by
    • 2008
  • Tsubaki Sanjûrô (2007)
    Tsubaki Sanjûrô
    5.7
    • screenplay
    • 2007
  • High and Low (2007)
    High and Low
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • based on screenplay by
    • 2007
  • Bruce Willis in Last Man Standing (1996)
    Last Man Standing
    6.4
    • story
    • 1996
  • Onna nezumi kozô: Nerawareta Karakurijô shijô saiaku no dai hâdo
    TV Movie
    • story
    • 1995
  • Haru kuru oni (1989)
    Haru kuru oni
    6.9
    • writer
    • 1989
  • My Phoenix (1989)
    My Phoenix
    • writer
    • 1989
  • Princess from the Moon (1987)
    Princess from the Moon
    6.3
    • screenplay
    • 1987
  • Kokushi muso (1986)
    Kokushi muso
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 1986
  • Rebecca De Mornay, Eric Roberts, and Jon Voight in Runaway Train (1985)
    Runaway Train
    7.2
    • story (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • Kuro no kairô
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1984
  • The Warrior and the Sorceress (1984)
    The Warrior and the Sorceress
    4.2
    • screenplay "Yojimbo"
    • 1984

Producer



  • Chichi to ko
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Toshirô Mifune and Yûzô Kayama in Red Beard (1965)
    Red Beard
    8.3
    • producer
    • 1965
  • Toshirô Mifune, Kenjirô Ishiyama, Kyôko Kagawa, and Tatsuya Nakadai in High and Low (1963)
    High and Low
    8.4
    • producer
    • 1963
  • Toshirô Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai in Sanjuro (1962)
    Sanjuro
    8.0
    • producer
    • 1962
  • Toshirô Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai in Yojimbo (1961)
    Yojimbo
    8.2
    • produced by (as Ryuzo Kikushima)
    • 1961
  • Chikûho no kodomotachi
    • producer
    • 1960
  • When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960)
    When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
    8.0
    • producer
    • 1960

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Ryuzo Kikushima
  • Born
    • January 28, 1914
    • Japan
  • Died
    • March 18, 1989
    • Japan(undisclosed)

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  • Trivia
    In the wake of Akira Kurosawa's bizarre behavior during production, and after his removal from "Tora! Tora! Tora!" (1970), Kikushima and others resigned from their executive positions with [Akira] Kurosawa Productions.

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