Takao Saitō
Camera
- Born
- March 5, 1929 · Kyoto, Japan
- Died
- December 6, 2014 (age 85)
Takao Saito (斎藤 孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).
Known for
Behind the camera30
- 2000After the Rain Additional Director of Photography
- 1993Rainbow Bridge Director of Photography
- 1993Madadayo Director of Photography
- 1991Rhapsody in August Director of Photography
- 1990Dreams Director of Photography
- 1988Oración Director of Photography
- 1988Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident Director of Photography
- 1985Ran Director of Photography
- 1982Lake of Illusions Director of Photography
- 1980