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Tai Katō
Born
25 August 1916
Died
15 June 1985
Place
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Directing

Tai Katō

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.

As director

Flames of Blood

Flames of Blood

1981 · Director
The Ondekoza

The Ondekoza

1981 · Director
A Scream from Nowhere

A Scream from Nowhere

1977 · Director
Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi

1973 · Director
The Blossom and the Sword

The Blossom and the Sword

1973 · Director
Flower and Dragon

Flower and Dragon

1973 · Director
Modern Lady Gambler

Modern Lady Gambler

1972 · Director
Theater Of Life

Theater Of Life

1972 · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971 · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

1970 · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969 · Director
I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968 · Director
Eighteen Years in Prison

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967 · Director
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

1966 · Director
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966 · Director
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

1966 · Director
Nothing But Bones

Nothing But Bones

1966 · Director
Blood of Revenge

Blood of Revenge

1965 · Director
Warrior of the Wind

Warrior of the Wind

1964 · Director
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

1964 · Director
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

1964 · Director
Sasuke and His Comedians

Sasuke and His Comedians

1963 · Director
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962 · Director
In Search of Mother

In Search of Mother

1962 · Director
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961 · Director
Way of Morning Mist

Way of Morning Mist

1961 · Director
Castle of Flames

Castle of Flames

1960 · Director
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

1960 · Director
Road Warriors

Road Warriors

1960 · Director
Mission to Hell

Mission to Hell

1959 · Director