Tai Katō

Director

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.

Filmography (43)

The Ondekoza (1981)
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Flames of Blood (1981)
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A Scream from Nowhere (1977)
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The Blossom and the Sword (1973)
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Miyamoto Musashi (1973)
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Flower and Dragon (1973)
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Theater Of Life (1972)
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Modern Lady Gambler (1972)
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Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You (1971)
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Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return (1970)
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Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969)
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I, the Executioner (1968)
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Eighteen Years in Prison (1967)
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Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge! (1966)
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Nothing But Bones (1966)
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Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (1966)
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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him (1966)
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Blood of Revenge (1965)
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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964)
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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man (1964)
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Warrior of the Wind (1964)
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Sasuke and His Comedians (1963)
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Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon (1962)
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In Search of Mother (1962)
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961)
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Way of Morning Mist (1961)
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Castle of Flames (1960)
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Road Warriors (1960)
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The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo (1960)
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Mission to Hell (1959)
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