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Tai Katō

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Tai Katō

Known for: Directing
Born: August 25, 1916
Died: June 15, 1985 · age 68
From: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kato was the nephew of the film director Sadao Yamanaka. He entered the Toho studio in 1937 and first began by working on documentaries. He worked as an assistant director to Akira Kurosawa in Rashomon. After World War II he switched to making jidaigeki.

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§ Known for

I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968 · Director

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961 · Director

Eighteen Years in Prison

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967 · Director

Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi

1973 · Director

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971 · Director

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969 · Director

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962 · Director

Warrior of the Wind

Warrior of the Wind

1964 · Director

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966 · Director

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

1966 · Director

Flames of Blood

Flames of Blood

1981

A Scream from Nowhere

A Scream from Nowhere

1977

Flower and Dragon

Flower and Dragon

1973

Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi

1973

The Blossom and the Sword

The Blossom and the Sword

1973

Modern Lady Gambler

Modern Lady Gambler

1972

Theater of Life

Theater of Life

1972

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

1970

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969

I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968

Eighteen Years in Prison

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967