Directing
Tai Katō
Born August 25, 1916 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.
Directed Films
7.3
The Ondekoza
1981·Documentary
8.0
Flames of Blood
1981·Action
6.7
A Scream from Nowhere
1977·Thriller
7.7
The Blossom and the Sword
1973·Action
7.3
Miyamoto Musashi
1973·Drama
10.0
Flower and Dragon
1973·Action
10.0
Theater Of Life
1972·Drama
7.0
Modern Lady Gambler
1972·Drama
7.8
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
1971·Drama
6.4
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
1970·Action
7.3
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
1969·Action
7.4
I, the Executioner
1968·Thriller
8.3
Eighteen Years in Prison
1967·Drama
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Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
1966·War
10.0
Nothing But Bones
1966·Drama
7.2
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
1966·Action
8.5
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
1966·Crime
6.7
Blood of Revenge
1965·Action
6.8
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
1964·Drama
7.5
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
1964·Comedy
7.1
Warrior of the Wind
1964·History
6.6
Sasuke and His Comedians
1963·Fantasy
7.8
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
1962·Drama
6.6
In Search of Mother
1962·Drama