Tai Katō
Known for Directing
Born August 25, 1916
Died June 15, 1985 (aged 68)
Place of Birth Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Biography
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.
Filmography
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Miyamoto Musashi
1973
Director
Modern Lady Gambler
1972
Director
A Scream from Nowhere
1977
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
1970
Director
I, the Executioner
1968
Director
Eighteen Years in Prison
1967
Director
Warrior of the Wind
1964
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
1971
Director
The Blossom and the Sword
1973
Director
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
1964
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
1969
Director
Flower and Dragon
1973
Director
Sasuke and His Comedians
1963
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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
1966
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Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
1966
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Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
1962
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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
1964
Director
Eight Views of Samurai
1958
Director
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
1961
Director
Blood of Revenge
1965
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