Shunichi Kajima

Shunichi Kajima
Born (1944-01-02) January 2, 1944
OccupationFilm director

Shunichi Kajima (梶間俊一, Kajima Shun'ichi) is a Japanese film director. After working for a publishing company, he joined Toei in 1970. He studied under Shunya Itō, Kinji Fukasaku, and Junya Sato, and was also involved in labor union activities. In 1983, he made his directorial debut with Praying Mantis.

Kajima won the award for Best Director at the 9th Yokohama Film Festival for Chōchin.