| Eiichi Kudo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
17 July 1929 Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Died | 23 September 2000 (aged 71) Kyoto, Japan |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1956-1998 |
Eiichi Kudo (工藤 栄一 Kudō Eiichi?, 17 July 1929 – 23 September 2000) was a Japanese film director. He directed 30 films between 1956 and 1998. His 1982 film Yaju-deka was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. His 1963 film 13 Assassins was the basis for the 2010 remake by Takashi Miike.