Kenji Tanigaki

Crew

October 13, 1970 (55 years)

Nara, Japan

Biography

Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expanded his career in Japanese cinema and Hollywood.

Filmography

6.6

Blade II

Moscow Vampire Attacking Blade (uncredited)

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

7.5

Fist of Legend

Japanese Fighter

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

6.5

Sakra

Qiao Feng is the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists. After he is wrongfully accused of murder and subsequently exiled, Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story—and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.

6.4

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Yakuza with Eye Patch

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

6.9

Flash Point

Tony's Underling #1

Detective Sergeant Ma Jun, known for dispensing his own brand of justice during arrests, teams up with an undercover cop, Wilson, to try and bring down three merciless Vietnamese brothers running a smuggling ring in the months before mainland China's takeover of Hong Kong. Jun pursues the gang tirelessly, sometimes ignoring police protocols. A showdown is inevitable!

6.9

SPL: Kill Zone

Wong Po's Bodyguard

Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

6.9

So Close

Hitman

A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.

6.8

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

6.9

Dragon

Xiao Ge Zi

A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.

6.7

Ghost Lantern

A down-on-his-luck street hustler is cursed with eternal misfortune by a ruthless crime boss who murdered him and his lover in a past life. The hustler reunites with his ghostly lover, trapped in a human-skin lantern by the same man. Together, they must confront the crime boss, break the curse, and free her soul so she can finally pass to the afterlife.

5.4

Gen-X Cops

Four young officers of the Hong Kong Police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law… Their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a shipload of explosives.

5.7

Once Upon a Time in China V

After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.

6.5

Time and Tide

Little Rat

A streetwise young man becomes a bodyguard to score quick cash. He befriends a disillusioned mercenary determined to begin life anew. They find themselves working together to foil an assassination attempt, but their partnership ultimately can't last.

5.4

Legend of the Wolf

Forest fighter

Wolf is a war veteran who recounts the tale of his legendary youth to a young upstart killer. Flashback to a post-World War 2 time when the young Wolf is wandering the Chinese countryside in search of his missing memories. He only knows to meet someone at an abandoned temple. He ends up hooking up with a local villager, who intends to guide the Wolf to his destination. On the way, they find Wai-Yee, who’s been waiting for Wolf for quite some time. However, Wolf still can’t remember anything, until the bad guys come to find him, and they bear the terrible secret of the Wolf's past.

6.6

Legendary Couple

Policeman (uncredited)

When an honest company employee is falsely accused of being an accomplice to a robbery, and his wife dies through police incompetence, he seeks revenge by launching a one-man crime spree, starting with the abduction of his former boss's spoiled daughter. But she soon begins to understand his motives, and becomes his lover and willing accomplice.

6.6

Goodbye, Mr. Cool

Lok

Ekin Cheng stars in this gritty triad action drama as Dragon, a talented former hitman who has reformed and is now a waiter at a blue collar cafe. However, when his ex-girlfriend becomes the queen of the Underworld, she becomes determined to entice him back to a life of crime. Resistant at first, Dragon gets pulled back into the crime world as a violent gang war erupts.

6.6

Fatal Contact

A young man learns the fighting techniques of Sanda from a coach. The two become best friends as the young man prepares to enter an underground tournament, competing against some of the top fighters of the world.

5.8

Modern Romance

Story 1: A superstitious girl who would only marry her 29th boyfriend. The 29th boyfriend is impotent. Story 2: A promisurous girl whose husband is in jail comes home one day. Story 3: A lesbian refusing to become straight Story 4: A beautiful woman who only likes men that belong to others for the challenge. Until she falls in love.

6.4

Once Upon a Time in Triad Society

Brother Kwan (Francis Ng) is a triad boss gunned down outside his home and rushed to the hospital where he recounts his life story and how he became such a horrible person. And then, after he's gained our sympathy, he tells us the real story.

4.6

Ballistic Kiss

Cat is a killer-for-hire intends on finding his nemesis wesley for revenge. When cat finally meets his long-awaited opponent a chain of events led to cat holding a policewoman hostage. They gradually begina a precarious relationship that may or may not affect cats ultimate mission to take wesleys life.