Tai Katō

Tai Katō

Born 25 August 1916 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Died 15 June 1985 (aged 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.

Director

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Sealed
1950
Rashomon Assistant Director
Sealed
1968
I, the Executioner Director
Sealed
1970
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return Director
Sealed
1973
Miyamoto Musashi Director

Writer

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Sealed
1968
I, the Executioner Writer
Sealed
1983
Amagi Pass Screenplay
Sealed
1970
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return Screenplay
Sealed
1961
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Screenplay