In 1961, Fukasaku debuts as a director with the movie "Furaibo Tantei - Akaitani no Sangeki" ("Wandering Detective - Tragedy in Red Valley") (Starring JJ Sonny CHIBA).
1961年、『風来坊探偵・赤い谷の惨劇』（JJサニー千葉主演）で監督デビュー。