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
WritingBirthday
July 17, 1932Deathday
November 1, 2011Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
31Place of birth
Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, JapanAlso known as
石堂淑朗, Toshio Iwado, Ishido Yoshi Akira, Toshiro IshidoCast credits
Crew credits
The Christian Revolt
WriterPoem
WriterNight and Fog in Japan
WriterHiroshima
WriterWoman of the Lake
WriterAntarctica
WriterDark Room
ScreenplayMandala
WriterA Story Written with Water
ScreenplayBad Girl
ScreenplayThe Sea of Genkai
ScreenplayHouse of Sleeping Beauties
ScreenplayCruel Story of Youth
Assistant DirectorAffair in the Snow
ScreenplayThe Abalone Gals
ScreenplayThe Catch
ScreenplayClosed Ward
ScreenplayEight Below
Original StoryThis Transient Life
ScreenplayJazz Daimyo
WriterSazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Screenplay