Tai Katō
Directing
- Born
- August 25, 1916 · Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Died
- June 15, 1985 (age 68)
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.
Known for
Rashomon
August 26, 1950
I, the Executioner
April 13, 1968
Amagi Pass
February 19, 1983
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
March 5, 1970
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
July 2, 1961
Miyamoto Musashi
July 13, 1973
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
February 1, 1969
Warrior of the Wind
January 15, 1964
The Blazing Sword
November 12, 1966
Blood of Revenge
September 18, 1965
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
June 1, 1971
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
December 12, 1964
Behind the camera64
- 1984The Street of Desire Writer
- 1983Amagi Pass Screenplay
- 1981The Ondekoza Director
- 1981Flames of Blood Director, Screenplay
- 1977A Scream from Nowhere Screenplay, Director
- 1975The Story of Yumeji Takehisa: In Love Screenplay
- 1973The Blossom and the Sword Director, Screenplay
- 1973Miyamoto Musashi Director
- 1973Flower and Dragon Director, Screenplay
- 1972Theater of Life