Toshirō Ishidō
Toshirō Ishidō (石堂淑朗; born July 16, 1932 - Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese screenwriter known for his work with Yoshishige Yoshida (A Story Written with Water, Affair in the Snow and Woman of the Lake).
He usually goes by the name of Ishido Yoshi Akira.
His screenplay for the 1983 film "Antarctica" received an American adaptation under the name of "Eight Below" directed by Frank Marshall, which had a theatrical release in 2006.
| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.6596 |
| Birthday | 1932-07-17 |
| Place of Birth | Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Also Known As | Toshio Iwado, Ishido Yoshi Akira, Toshiro Ishido, |
1997
The Eel
6.9/128
A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no on...
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The Eel
1968
Death by Hanging
7.416/107
A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.
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Death by Hanging
2010
The Oshima Gang
0/0
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The Oshima Gang
1979
Vengeance Is Mine
7.555/155
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
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Vengeance Is Mine
1984
Sure Death
6.545/11
A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassins in Edo are being killed they...
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Sure Death
1961
The Catch
6.5/13
Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await official instructions as to how to p...
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